Vietnam has proposed key international initiatives to simplify access to global climate finance, de-risk private green investments, and establish high-integrity standards for carbon markets at the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), hosted by Mongolia from August 17-28.
Among the nine core principles identified by the smart city project, the most notable is the order of priority: placing citizens and businesses at the center; using data as the foundation; ensuring interconnection, integration, and shared usage; guaranteeing information security and privacy.
With the Urban Development Law passed on August 24, the overarching legislation establishes a modern legal framework designed to eliminate institutional bottlenecks in urban development...
This initiative is part of the city's economic development strategy, aiming to maximize the advantages of its geographical location and infrastructure.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has requested legal updates to align with modern tech trends. Key priorities include protecting non-traditional intellectual property (IP) assets such as big data, digital assets, blockchain, biotechnology, and semiconductors.
To date, the Singaporean group has invested approximately $4 billion in Vietnam, primarily focusing on high-quality real estate projects designed to meet smart and sustainable standards.