Smart cities: Technology must improve the quality of life for its citizens.

Transportation infrastructure is one of the core issues receiving special attention in Hanoi 's smart city development roadmap.

Notably, the direct application of digital data to infrastructure management, including the deployment of a digital map-based traffic infrastructure management system, is creating a foundation for transitioning to data-driven governance.

This shows that digital infrastructure is no longer viewed simply as a system of servers, transmission lines, or software.

Through this, a smart city is demonstrated through effective governance and the quality of life for its citizens.

“Hanoi has a great opportunity to build a smart city, where data becomes a new resource, technology becomes a governance tool, and citizens are the direct beneficiaries.