Ho Chi Minh City Ranks as 3rd Smartest City in Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked as the third smartest city in Southeast Asia in the inaugural Intelligent Cities Index 2026 by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Following Singapore and Jakarta, the ranking highlights the city's adoption of AI and digital technologies.
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