At each destination, the delegation directly recorded practical challenges in production and governance. At the Kien Thanh Cooperative, experts focused discussions on smart agriculture models, integrating IoT sensors and traceability solutions to optimize the agricultural value chain. Meanwhile, at the Minh Phu Seafood Joint Stock Company, the demand for digital transformation and automation in processing workflows emerged as an urgent requirement to help Vietnamese seafood meet the stringent standards of international markets.
In addition to production, modern urban governance was a core focus of the working program. At the Can Tho City Intelligent Operation Center (IOC), the delegation thoroughly evaluated data infrastructure and the applicability of AI and big data. These exchanges opened up prospects for a digital-based smart city operating system, helping to optimize the efficiency of local management.
Serving as a major bridge in the regional innovation ecosystem, the VNUHCM Innovation Center directly recorded practical difficulties from businesses and the locality to serve as a baseline for building highly relevant science and technology tasks. The Center will proactively coordinate with member units to propose highly applicable technological solutions, thoroughly resolving bottlenecks and promoting sustainable development for the Southern Key Economic Region.