Hanoi, April 18 -- Hanoi has begun taking early steps to breathe new life into its heritage by using modern technologies, steadily fostering smart tourism and building a digital technology industry.

Its issuance of Plan No. 109/KH-UBND on technological innovation in key economic sectors through 2035 serves as both a catalyst and a strategic move to systematise, elevate and reinforce the capital's leading role in the digital era.

Three pillars and the imperative for technological innovation

Hanoi is translating its ambition to turn science, technology, innovation and digital transformation into the primary driver of growth, as in line with the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, through Plan No. 109/KH-UBND. Notably, the roadmap is not...