FPT Leadership: “Harnessing 3D Transformation for Smart and Sustainable Urban Development in the New Era”

On November 5, in Hanoi, the Ministry of Construction and the Central Policy and Strategy Commission, in collaboration with other central ministries, agencies, and development partners, held the Vietnam Sustainable Urban Development Forum 2025 under the theme: “Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive Urban Development in Vietnam”. At the event, Mr. Phan Thanh Son, Vice President and Business Development Director of Enterprise Sector at FPT IS, FPT Corporation, participated and presented on global trends and AI applications in smart and sustainable cities, highlighting opportunities for implementing these technologies throughout the urban development process and across various urban sectors in Vietnam.

Focusing on the continued implementation of Resolution 06-NQ/TW

Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van delivered the opening remarks

Speaking at the Forum, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van noted that in 2025, the Politburo issued Resolution 06-NQ/TW on the planning, construction, management, and sustainable development of Vietnamese cities, setting out objectives across six key task and solution groups.

Despite achievements in both the quantity and quality of urban development, Vietnam’s urban system continues to face significant challenges, including rapid but uneven urbanization, pressures on technical and social infrastructure, the environment, and housing, the increasingly evident impacts of climate change, natural disasters, and epidemics, and the urgent need to transition to development models driven by innovation and digital data.

Accordingly, this year’s forum aims to analyze and discuss the results of implementing the tasks and solutions outlined in Resolution 06-NQ/TW, while serving as a national policy dialogue platform where ministries, agencies, local authorities, businesses, and international partners can share insights, exchange ideas, and seek solutions under the central theme: “Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive Urban Development in Vietnam.”

Technology – the key to unlocking innovation in smart and sustainable urban development

The Vietnam Sustainable Urban Development Forum 2025 received 37 submitted papers, with 22 speakers presenting in person and over 500 delegates participating in the forum’s activities.

Mr. Phan Thanh Son of FPT Corporation shares on the topic: “Applying AI in Modern Smart City Models”

At Specialized Workshop 1: “Innovation – The Driving Force for Vietnam’s Smart Urban Development”, delegates, experts, and enterprises emphasized that innovation and digital transformation are the central drivers of smart cities. Technologies such as IoT, AI, Big Data, Digital Twin, and open data platforms are actively reshaping the way cities are planned, managed, and operated.

At Specialized Workshop 1, Mr. Phan Thanh Son, Vice President and Business Development Director of Enterprise Sector at FPT IS, FPT Corporation, presented on the topic: “Applying Artificial Intelligence in Smart and Sustainable City Models.”

According to Mr. Son, recent research by Deloitte, NVIDIA, and ServiceNow shows that 250 cities across 78 countries are at various stages of adopting AI for smart city development, with the use of generative AI tripling over the past three years. In Vietnam, Hanoi is classified as an AI Advancer, while Ho Chi Minh City falls into the AI Adopter category. Leading cities in the AI Leader group include Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Beijing. The application of AI in smart city development primarily addresses core urban challenges such as traffic management, public safety, and urban planning, helping cities operate more efficiently and sustainably.

FPT commits to partnering with Vietnam in advancing smart city development

Mr. Son emphasized: “Vietnam is presented with a significant opportunity, grounded in the ‘Four Pillars’ of national decrees, policies promoting science and technology, and sustainable smart city development. From FPT’s perspective, the transformations at this stage should follow a ‘triple transformation’ model: Digital – Green/ESG – AI/Smart, leveraging strategic technologies such as AI, IoT, Blockchain, Big Data, and Cloud to collect, analyze, and transform data from individuals, communities, businesses, and government into value across urban planning, construction, and operations for all stakeholders.”

A prime example is the Digital Twin model – a virtual replica of a city – constructed through planning and design phases and enhanced during construction. Historical or generated data (as in HBIM) are integrated and refined through City Information Modelling (CIM), which combines 3D GIS with BIM/HBIM. This digital model can be vividly experienced via VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), mobile applications, or any smart interface. The solution allows urban planners, stakeholders, and citizens to interact with and explore the smart city model before real-world implementation, while also contributing to cultural and heritage preservation through the digitalization of tangible and intangible assets, festivals, and traditional spaces during urban development.

In addition, AI enables the analysis of traffic, energy, air quality, and residents’ lifestyle data to propose optimal design solutions – ranging from energy-efficient lighting systems and green space planning to 3D simulations of building performance, urban infrastructure, and public spaces.

Currently, FPT is developing a comprehensive technology solution ecosystem, partnering with the Government and local authorities to advance smart and sustainable urban development in Vietnam. This ecosystem spans multiple sectors, including Intelligent Operation Centers (IOC), smart healthcare, smart education, and smart transportation.

“With our technological capabilities and extensive experience in digital transformation and sustainable smart city development, FPT is committed to supporting Vietnam in implementing Resolution 06-NQ/TW and the Four Strategic Resolutions, helping to address the challenges of modern urbanization on a digital technology foundation enhanced significantly by AI,” emphasized Mr. Son.