Binh Duong announces solutions for smart city development
Solutions for developing smart cities and industrial parks in the southern province of Binh Duong were announced at a ceremony jointly organised by the provincial People’s Committee, Becamex IDC, and Japanese telecommunications company Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (NTT) on June 9.
VNTT and Becamex IDC ink a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on transforming Becamex IDC's industrial parks into smart ones at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA)
Binh Duong (VNA) - Solutionsfor developing smart cities and industrial parks in the southern province of BinhDuong were announced at a ceremony jointly organised by the provincial People’s Committee, Becamex IDC, and Japanese telecommunications company Nippon Telegraphand Telephone (NTT) on June 9.
At the event, VietnamTechnology and Telecommunication JSC (VNTT) – a subsidiary of Becamex IDC - signed a strategic collaboration agreement with NTT Data of NTT Group to deploysolutions for developing smart city and industrial parks in Binh Duong.
The collaboration aimsto support businesses in Binh Duong to master comprehensive and sustainablesmart city technologies and solutions, thus upgrading and modernising theinfrastructure of urban areas, industrial parks, and factories in the locality.
VNTT and Becamex IDCalso inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on transforming Becamex IDC's industrial parksinto smart ones, towards developing a sustainable and green industrialecosystem.
Under the MoU, Becamex IDC’s industrial park system will be applied with solutionsof smart wastewater treatment, smart security camera, smart lighting, and manyother utilities, which will be controlled and monitored at the Becamex SmartOperation Centre in Binh Duong New City.
According to Vice Chairmanof the provincial People’s Committee Mai Hung Dung, Binh Duong’s project for smartcity development has recorded significant successes.
The locality is striving to make breakthroughs in the project, aiming to turn BinhDuong into a hub for innovation and creativity, creating an impetus to boostdevelopment and meet the needs of residents and businesses, he said./.
The southern industrial hub of Binh Duong has seen a recovery in exporting activities with many major exports seeing increases in revenue in February after a slump in orders in the first month of the year, according to the provincial Department of Industry and Trade.
The southern industrial hub of Binh Duong has seen a positive change in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows with higher number of projects meeting the locality’s criteria of high technology, high economic values, environmentally friendlỉness, and less labour-intensiveness, according to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.
The southern province of Binh Duong has contributed 14.94 trillion VND (637 million USD) to the State budget in the first quarter, ranked among the top five localities with the highest figures nationwide.
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A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
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VNTT and Becamex IDC ink a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on transforming Becamex IDC's industrial parks into smart ones at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
