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Ho Chi Minh City – The First AI City Model: A CMC Initiative at Davos 2025
As part of this prestigious gathering, CMC, in collaboration with the Vietnam Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), hosted a side forum titled "AI.X for the Intelligent Age – HO CHI MINH CITY: A NEW C4IR & A NEW AI CITY." This initiative underscores Vietnam's leadership in digital innovation and envisions Ho Chi Minh City as a global AI hub.
Overview of the Forum "AI.X for the Intelligent Age – HO CHI MINH CITY: A NEW C4IR & A NEW AI CITY" at Davos 2025.
A Visionary Approach to AI-Powered Urban Development
Speaking at the forum, Mr. Nguyen Trung Chinh , Chairman of CMC Corporation, emphasized the transformative potential of the AI-X strategy:
“CMC's AI-X strategy emphasizes integrating AI across urban management, public services, production, business operations, and everyday life applications. This initiative aims to support Ho Chi Minh City's ambition of implementing the world's first AI-powered city model.”
Mr. Vo Van Hoan , Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, highlighted the city's role as an innovation hub:
“Ho Chi Minh City is not only Vietnam's largest economic center but also a cradle of innovative solutions. With over a decade of AI research and the robust technological foundation provided by CMC's C.OpenAI Ecosystem, we are confident in achieving our vision of a global AI City.”
Strategic Foundations: The Enable your AI-X Strategy and C.OpenAI Ecosystem
The Enable your AI-X strategy is anchored in CMC's proprietary C.OpenAI Ecosystem, which integrates two core components:
With investments exceeding $200 million planned by 2030, CMC aims to lead Vietnam in cloud and AI innovation and secure a global position by the same year.
International Collaboration for Global Impact
Dr. Philipp Rösler , Honorary Director of Vietnam C4IR, pledged to serve as a bridge between Vietnam and the global community. He stated:
“With the leadership of Ho Chi Minh City and the technological prowess of CMC, we have a unique opportunity to create a global model for smart, sustainable urban development.”
CMC's participation at Davos 2025 underscores its commitment to developing a comprehensive AI ecosystem. Through the AI.X strategy, C.OpenAI Ecosystem, and partnership with Ho Chi Minh City, CMC aims to position Vietnam as a global technology leader.
Media contact:
Mr. Thanh Luu Nguyen
Communications Director, CMC Corporation
Email: ntluu@cmc.com.vn
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