Hanoi, Vietnam's capital city, is steering a dual path through green and digital transformation to become a modern and sustainable city. The city is striving to achieve inclusive, fast, and sustainable development through science, technology, innovation, green transformation, digital transformation, and the development of a circular economy.
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Agriculture
The capital has its eyes on renewable energy, IT, safe food processing, and environmental protection as priority sectors. Hanoi is becoming an attractive destination for investors in the green industry sector with high technology and an environmentally sustainable development orientation. According to statistics from Hanoi's Department of Planning and Investment, in just the first six months of 2024, 15 ventures in green production were licensed, with a total capital of over $2.5 billion.
High tech farming now accounts for 40 percent of Hanoi's total agricultural production value. The city has implemented various solutions, including IT, high tech farming, and digital transformation, to boost productivity and sustainability in the sector. There are currently 285 high tech agricultural models in Hanoi, spanning cultivation, livestock, and aquaculture.
Smart City Development
Hanoi aims to become a smart, modern city by 2030, gradually connecting with smart urban networks in the region and worldwide. The city has achieved many positive results in the process of digital transformation. E government has been widely implemented, with all eligible public services provided online at levels 3 and 4. This has streamlined access for residents and businesses, with over 2.5 million online transactions processed so far.
The city's iHaNoi app, launched in mid 2024, is fast becoming a key channel for online interaction between the city government, residents, and businesses. By August, it had attracted more than 130,000 users from city officials and staff, with over 545,000 citizens engaging with the app. Public satisfaction with the app stood at 65.6 percent, and over 3,200 suggestions have been submitted since its launch.
Innovation and Digital Economy
Hanoi is home to nearly 5,000 digital technology companies. E commerce revenue has surged by 40 percent compared to 2023, with more than 90 percent of large enterprises in Hanoi adopting cashless payments. Meanwhile, 99 percent of businesses now file and pay taxes electronically, significantly enhancing both management and business efficiency.
The city has positioned itself as a prime location for innovation and scientific advancement, housing over 70 percent of Vietnam's sci tech institutions, including universities, research institutes, and 82 percent of the nation's laboratories. The city is home to 65 percent of the country's leading scientists.
Hoa Lac High Tech Park
Hoa Lac High Tech Park has become a focal point for attracting green, sustainable production enterprises. The park aims to become a leading eco innovation and smart technology city by 2030, with investment criteria focusing on low land use, low labor use, low emissions, and high technology, high investment rate, high automation, and high added value.
Hoa Lac High Tech Park currently hosts 22 research and development (R&D) projects, 11 of which are already operational, covering IT, biotechnology, automation, and new materials. To date, more than 300 high tech projects have been licensed, with total registered capital exceeding $8 billion.
Green Transformation Goals
Hanoi's green transformation goals are enshrined in various strategic documents, such as the approval in 2022 of developing the capital's master plan towards 2030, and with a vision to 2050. In that, a balance between economic development and environmental sustainability is the key directive for the city's planning.
The city has established nearly 5,000 community digital transformation teams, comprising more than 30,000 members who help citizens adopt and experience digital services. More than 60 percent of the working age population has received basic digital skills training, providing a solid foundation for a new generation of smart digital citizens.
Newly Revised Capital Law
The newly revised Capital Law, passed by the National Assembly, is expected to resolve many of the bottlenecks in science, technology, and innovation development. The law includes provisions to support the application and transfer of technology, encourage businesses to invest in research and development, and commercialize scientific research.
One of the key innovations in the revised law is the introduction of a sandbox framework in certain fields, particularly new technologies, which will help Hanoi rapidly embrace technological advancements and stimulate startup growth.
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