Ho Chi Minh City is building a governance model where real-time data, AI and digital twins guide decisions and reshape daily urban life.
In 2026, Ho Chi Minh City will focus on cleansing, standardizing and effectively leveraging data to operate a truly smart city. Public services will shift from “processing applications” to “serving needs.”
Read more: VN: Ho Chi Minh City moves to real smart urban governance in 2026
Latest Vietnam news reveals a major push in infrastructure development led by the Ministry of Construction, aiming to accelerate digital transformation across the country. In 2026, these initiatives are shaping the construction sector into a more efficient, technology-driven, and sustainable ecosystem. The government is focusing on modernising public services, integrating smart technology, and supporting environmentally friendly urban growth, reflecting a long-term vision for a data-driven, transparent administration.
HCM City is quickly becoming the heart of Vietnam’s digital transformation, setting the pace for how technology can reshape government, business, and daily life. Experts say this shift isn’t just about digitizing services—it’s about building a foundation for the country’s long-term growth and modernization. As Vietnam targets high middle-income status by 2030, HCM City’s efforts in digital tools and infrastructure are crucial for sustaining economic momentum and enhancing governance.
Ho Chi Minh City is entering a new era of governance, where public services and sweeping digital transformation are reshaping how citizens and businesses interact with the State, laying the foundation for a smarter and more livable metropolis. Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing a sweeping transformation, driven by a government that emphasizes proactivity and service, with digital innovation now woven into the daily lives of both citizens and businesses.
Read more: VN: HCMC accelerates digital transformation, building service-oriented government
Hanoi police are spearheading the capital’s smart city development, linking public security with digital transformation and sustainable urban growth.
Hanoi’s Public Security force is taking a pioneering role in building the city’s smart urban development plan, said Party Secretary Nguyen Duy Ngoc at a meeting with retired police officers ahead of the Lunar New Year 2026 on February 1.
Read more: VN: Hanoi Party Secretary: Police lead smart city project