Accurate measurement helps Ho Chi Minh City businesses boost competitiveness
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology held a conference on September 30 to promote innovation in measurement activities, supporting local businesses in enhancing competitiveness and int'l integration in the 2026–2030 period.
On September 30, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology organized a conference to encourage innovation in measurement activities, aiming to bolster local businesses' competitiveness and international integration between 2026 and 2030. Ly Thai Hung, Director of the Division of Standards, Metrology, and Quality, highlighted the significance of precise measurement, emphasizing its role in fostering fair trade, consumer protection, and improved productivity.
Mai Phuoc Vinh, head of the Metrology Management Section, explained the city's objective to expand its metrology infrastructure to meet at least 70% of the demand for verifying commonly used measuring instruments. The program would also offer training for 5,500 officials and support 10,000 businesses in adopting measurement assurance solutions.
By September 30, 2026, the Department of Science and Technology had surpassed its 2026 target of 57% verification capacity, increasing it to 64.7%. They had also provided metrology regulation training for 436 officials and 1,091 businesses. Nguyen Van Kha, representing the Business Division of Ho Chi Minh City Power Corporation (EVNHCMC), presented the corporation's smart metrology model, which integrates digital transformation.
EVNHCMC currently manages 3.9 million electricity meters, having transitioned all to electronic meters using automated meter reading and advanced metering infrastructure for remote data collection. Leveraging Big Data, the system processes hundreds of millions of records every 30 minutes, ensuring accurate meter readings, preventing disputes, and identifying early signs of electricity overloads or theft.
Under Decision No. 996/QD-TTg, approved by the Prime Minister to support businesses in enhancing competitiveness and international integration through measurement activities until 2030, Ho Chi Minh City had verified and calibrated over 3.2 million measuring instruments by the end of 2025.
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