[Research Contribution] How Can a Smart City Truly Be a Livable City?

Many cities around the world are investing billions of dollars to become “smarter” with AI cameras, machine learning, big data, and dense sensor systems. However, according to international rankings, the world’s most livable cities are often not those with the highest technology density. This raises an important question for Vietnam: How can smart city solutions truly contribute to building livable urban areas that are more closely aligned with the actual needs of residents? From the perspective of Dr. Phan Hoang Diep – University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), this article offers analysis and insights into this issue.