The Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC C4IR) on November 27 announced an annual connectivity initiative titled "Elite of Saigon: Common House for the Global C4IR Network" within the framework of the Autumn Economic Forum 2025.
The initiative aims to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and the global C4IR network, thereby promoting resource sharing, connecting experts, and deploying technological initiatives for urban development.
Strengthening cooperation with the global C4IR network focuses on three key pillars: promoting strategic partnerships with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and international partners; formulating breakthrough policies for sustainable technology and high-quality human resource development; and serving as a bridge to help businesses—especially SMEs and tech startups—access the global innovation ecosystem.
Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee, Nguyen Loc Ha, emphasized that the city is always a pioneer in attracting investment, developing science and technology, and expanding international cooperation.
He stated that with a vision to build a smart, modern, and sustainable city, the city aspires to apply advanced technological initiatives into the practicalities of socio-economic development.
In the context where green and digital transformations are reshaping the economic structure, HCMC C4IR plays a crucial bridging role. It provides scientific grounds and policy recommendations to help the city establish pilot models and perfect its innovation governance framework.
The initiative is expected to become an annual activity connecting C4IR centers worldwide, fostering long-term public-private partnerships, and generating practical projects for the city.
A highlight of the program is the "C4IR Global Spotlight," where international C4IR centers share perspectives, lessons learned, and strategic directions from implementation models around the world.
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