With a high population density, the Netherlands has actively sought solutions develop smart and sustainable cities, and many of these are applicable to Hanoi.
The information was announced by representatives from Hanoi and the Netherlands in the framework of the seminar on sustainable city development between Vietnamese and Dutch businesses on April 9.
The event was part of of the ongoing official visit to Vietnam by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Speaking at the seminar, Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung affirmed that the Netherlands is one of the largest investors in Hanoi with a total investment at US$606.8 million in 50 projects.
In particular, Dutch culture is also not unfamiliar to the people of Vietnam and Hanoi, as the good friendship symbol between the two countries is the Hanoi - Amsterdam High School. The outstanding development of the Dutch technology in the field of water and waste treatment has always been the example for learning of Hanoi in recent years.
On his side, President of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers Hans de Boer said the Netherlands is one of the major urban economies, although the area is quite small but the population density is high. “Bloomberg ranked the Netherlands the 16th largest economy in the world,” he stressed.
The Netherlands focuses on development factors that must be smartly preserved, renewed and harmoniously integrated with urban development, on that basis cooperation between the Netherlands and Hanoi is strengthened.
The seminar offered an opportunity for businesses of the two sides to share experience, thus opening cooperation opportunities and strengthening bond between the Netherlands and Hanoi.
Hans de Boer expressed his admiration for the ambition and achievements of Hanoi and Vietnam, emphasizing Prime Minister Mark Rutte's visit shows that the Dutch government appreciated the friendly cooperative relationship with Vietnam.
On this occasion, representatives of eight Dutch enterprises also presented the solutions they provided and expressed their willingness to cooperate with Hanoi.
Specifically, the representative of MVRDV Group in urban planning affirmed that a smart city needs to be adaptable to climate change, making the city become livable and environmentally friendly. The group is willing to provide urban planning solutions that integrate people's lives and works with intelligent design to reuse water resources and improve clean water for Hanoi.
Meanwhile, the representative of NACO Company in the field of airport design suggested Hanoi become an “airport city” in the near future. In particular, they said Hanoi could become an international trading place, attracting people and serving as a transit hub.
In addition, a representative of Philips group stated that the lighting system is indispensable for a smart city. This group, which specializes in providing light solutions, said they could support to improve Hanoi's lighting system.
The representatives of Dutch enterprises all recognized the open environment of Hanoi and its rich potential, and expressed their willingness to contribute technology and solutions from the Netherlands to the sustainable development of the city. .
Appreciating the solutions and information given, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said that these are the solutions that Hanoi is in great need. He also committed that the city will create all conditions for Dutch businesses to operate here.
The information was announced by representatives from Hanoi and the Netherlands in the framework of the seminar on sustainable city development between Vietnamese and Dutch businesses on April 9.
The event was part of of the ongoing official visit to Vietnam by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee, Nguyen Duc Chung and President of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers Hans de Boer. Photo: Kinhtedothi.vn
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In particular, Dutch culture is also not unfamiliar to the people of Vietnam and Hanoi, as the good friendship symbol between the two countries is the Hanoi - Amsterdam High School. The outstanding development of the Dutch technology in the field of water and waste treatment has always been the example for learning of Hanoi in recent years.
On his side, President of the Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers Hans de Boer said the Netherlands is one of the major urban economies, although the area is quite small but the population density is high. “Bloomberg ranked the Netherlands the 16th largest economy in the world,” he stressed.
The Netherlands focuses on development factors that must be smartly preserved, renewed and harmoniously integrated with urban development, on that basis cooperation between the Netherlands and Hanoi is strengthened.
The seminar offered an opportunity for businesses of the two sides to share experience, thus opening cooperation opportunities and strengthening bond between the Netherlands and Hanoi.
Hans de Boer expressed his admiration for the ambition and achievements of Hanoi and Vietnam, emphasizing Prime Minister Mark Rutte's visit shows that the Dutch government appreciated the friendly cooperative relationship with Vietnam.
On this occasion, representatives of eight Dutch enterprises also presented the solutions they provided and expressed their willingness to cooperate with Hanoi.
Specifically, the representative of MVRDV Group in urban planning affirmed that a smart city needs to be adaptable to climate change, making the city become livable and environmentally friendly. The group is willing to provide urban planning solutions that integrate people's lives and works with intelligent design to reuse water resources and improve clean water for Hanoi.
Meanwhile, the representative of NACO Company in the field of airport design suggested Hanoi become an “airport city” in the near future. In particular, they said Hanoi could become an international trading place, attracting people and serving as a transit hub.
In addition, a representative of Philips group stated that the lighting system is indispensable for a smart city. This group, which specializes in providing light solutions, said they could support to improve Hanoi's lighting system.
The representatives of Dutch enterprises all recognized the open environment of Hanoi and its rich potential, and expressed their willingness to contribute technology and solutions from the Netherlands to the sustainable development of the city. .
Appreciating the solutions and information given, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Nguyen Duc Chung said that these are the solutions that Hanoi is in great need. He also committed that the city will create all conditions for Dutch businesses to operate here.
