Ho Chi Minh City, March 10 -- Ho Chi Minh City is taking the lead in applying digital technology to improve the quality and transparency of the electoral process.

As the country's largest economic hub and a centre of innovation, the southern metropolis has incorporated information technology into various stages of election preparation and organisation. From digitising voter data to diversifying communication methods on digital platforms and deploying real-time reporting systems, the city aims to ensure a democratic, transparent and efficient election in which citizens can fully exercise their voting rights.

Managing voter data has long been a challenge for Ho Chi Minh City due to its large population and frequent mobility, with millions...