For decades, a green city was assessed based on criteria such as the number of trees planted and the number of parks it had. Today, with the rapid development of technology, Ho Chi Minh City is placing greater emphasis on the role of data in measuring improvements in quality of life.

The explosion of digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and related platforms has transformed data into a strategic resource. As Viet Nam shifts to a growth model based on productivity, innovation and digital transformation, data plays a central role, connecting technology, knowledge and governance.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has ordered developing a national digital architecture framework that will ensure seamless interoperability across Viet Nam's political system, paving the way for data-driven governance and more efficient public services.