Hanoi has unveiled a plan to drive technological innovation across its key economic sectors through 2035, positioning science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as strategic breakthroughs for the capital’s next growth phase.
The plan, approved by the municipal People’s Committee on March 16, identifies technology innovation linked to the digital economy as a primary growth engine, with strong spillover effects across major industries.
Hanoi will prioritise three core sectors: cultural industries, tourism—particularly cultural tourism—and the digital technology industry. Cultural industries are expected to become a highly competitive economic pillar, while tourism is targeted to emerge as a leading destination in the Asia–Pacific region.
The digital technology sector will play a foundational role, driving innovation across industries. The city will focus on core technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and digital assets, alongside emerging fields including big data, cloud computing, blockchain and virtual and augmented reality.
The roadmap is divided into two phases. From 2026 to 2030, Hanoi will accelerate digital transformation, adopt key technologies and digitise cultural assets, while promoting smart tourism and deeper participation in global value chains. It also plans to develop new digital technology hubs, large-scale data centres and innovation centres.
From 2030 to 2035, the focus will shift to mastering technologies and fostering innovation-led, sustainable growth, with wider application of digital solutions across value chains and stronger support for research and development, high-quality workforce and investment attraction.
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