Deputy PM Urges Stronger Push for Smart City Development

Hanoi: Greater focus on smart urban development is key to advancing the digital and urban economy, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung stated at the first meeting of the inter-agency task force for coordinating smart city construction and development in Hanoi on July 16. The meeting gave the go-ahead to the establishment of a task force responsible for coordinating and guiding eligible localities in implementing smart city development plans in line with the established roadmap.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the task force will also supervise the implementation of relevant projects, report to the Prime Minister on arising challenges, and propose solutions and policy improvements.