Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) inaugurated the 2025 ICF Global Summit at the Binh Duong Exhibition and Convention Center on the morning of December 3, marking a landmark event for Southeast Asia.

Hosted by the HCMC People’s Committee in collaboration with the International Council for Smart Communities (ICF), the HCMC Department of Science and Technology, and Becamex Group, the summit gathers global experts, innovators, and investors to discuss the future of smart urban development.

The opening ceremony drew senior officials, including Mr. Nguyen Van Loi, Member of the Party Central Committee and Head of HCMC National Assembly Delegation; Mr. Vo Van Minh, Chairman of the HCMC People’s Council; and Mr. Nguyen Loc Ha, Vice Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee. Leading figures from ICF, including co-founders Mr. John G. Jung and Mr. Robert Bell, also attended.

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