Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the core engine of modern urban governance, shaping how cities plan, operate and deliver services, participants heard at the Vietnam–Asia Smart City Summit 2025, which took place in Hanoi on December 23.

Ho Chi Minh City wishes to expand cooperation with Oregon in areas of mutual interest and those that the US state has strengths, such as urban governance, health care, education, trade and investment, mayor Phan Van Mai told Kate Brown, Governor of Oregon at a meeting in the southern hub on November 16.

Hanoi is seeking experience from Singapore in urban governance, social housing development and enhancing capacity for cadres, Chairman of municipal People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has said.

VOV.VN - The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City announced that 4,850 businesses in the southern city resumed operations in January, a year-on-year rise of 36.3% and up roughly 500% compared to the previous month.

VOV.VN - The World Bank (WB) has affirmed its support for Vietnam’s recovery efforts by approving two development policy operations (DPO), totaling US$321.5 million.

A plan to pilot the urban governance model in Hanoi has been issued by the municipal People’s Committee.