Vietnam is developing a roadmap for establishing an international financial centre (IFC), with the aim of building connections with major IFCs both regionally and globally.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City plans to build its international financial centre in the Thu Thiem New Urban Area, covering a total area of 9.2ha, according to the Municipal Department of Science and Technology.

VOV.VN - Larsen & Toubro (L&T), an Indian conglomerate, would like to participate in urban railway projects in Hanoi, contributing to the development of a modern and sustainable public transportation system in the city.

The Republic of Korea (RoK) is one of the most important partners of the southern province of Binh Duong in its economic development strategy and investment attraction, said Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Vo Van Minh.

The Ministry of Transport has submitted a proposal on piloting specific and special mechanisms and policies to develop the urban railway network system in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

A workshop introducing an underground plastic rainwater tank as a solution for urban flood control, groundwater recharge and water reuse took place in Hanoi on February 10.

The Hanoi People's Committee has decided to extend the pilot period for its urban bicycle service until the end of 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City is set to develop a 49-km metro line connecting the downtown area to Can Gio district to synchronise its urban railway network and improve public transportation.

Contractors have so far successfully tunnelled 647m of underground passageways of the Nhon-Hanoi Railway Station urban railway line project.

VOV.VN - Big data and big data processing applied to the management and operation of the State apparatus are considered as the strategic foundation for smart urban development, with this being a "problem" that must be solved in order to be successful in building smart cities.