HCM City' seeks gov't support for key infrastructure projects The Government Office has asked 13 ministries and agencies to provide support for nine key infrastructure projects in HCM City.

Ministry issues ICT reference framework for smart city development

The ICT (information and communication technology) reference framework for the development of smart cities (version 1.0) has been issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications as a basis for localities and businesses to develop smart city projects. 

City, Lotte ink smart city deal

The HCM City People’s Committee and Korean conglomerate Lotte Group on July 25 signed a contract on the construction of the Thủ Thiêm Eco Smart City in District 2.

Lotte gets approval for $884m Smart City

Korean conglomerate Lotte Group got the go-ahead from the HCM City People’s Committee on Wednesday to develop the Thủ Thiêm Eco Smart City in District 2.

HCM City pushed to pay back loans HCM City will face pressure next year paying its debt and interest on a loan borrowed to develop the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, according to the city government.