Da Nang has won the Viet Nam Smart City Award 2022, according to the Viet Nam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA). This is the third consecutive time that Da Nang has been honoured with this prestigious award.

The central area of Da Nang is seen from above. Photo: TRIEU TUNG

Launched by VINASA, the annual prestigious award aims to promote digital transformation, the application of information technology, and the building of smart cities across the country, as well as honour achievements of cities, urban areas, industrial parks, and technological solutions.

Also, it contributes to appealing for investment into cities, urban areas, industrial parks, projects and solutions; and boosting supply - demand connection for the development of smart cities.

Notably, Da Nang has won 3 specialized prizes for smart transportation and logistics city; attractive city for innovation start-ups; and smart city application fields that have been applied in practice, bringing efficiency to people, businesses, communities and society.

The awards ceremony of the Viet Nam Smart City Award 2022 is slated to take place on December 1, 2022 as part of a series of activities of the Viet Nam Smart City Summit 2022 and to celebrate the 20^th birthday of VINASA.

Reporting by TRIEU TUNG - Translating by M.DUNG