The country currently has 910 urban areas, including two special-class urban areas, seven Class I urban areas and 901 Class II and III urban areas.
Vietnam's urbanization rate has reached 53.3%, while average residential floor space in urban areas exceeds 30 square meters per person.
Smart cities should be measured by real improvements in daily life Data-driven smart urban governance was among the key topics discussed at the forum.
The success of smart cities should not be assessed solely through overall improvements.
Instead, they assess their experiences through practical issues such as traffic congestion, urban flooding and lengthy administrative procedures.