Representing the partners were Mr. Wang Zhi, Chairman of the Shanghai Haode Investment Fund, and Mr. Zhang Liang, Chairman of Sichuan Huarui Corporation. This is a crucial step in seeking cooperation opportunities in pioneering sectors such as electric vehicles, the low-altitude economy, and smart seaports.
During the meeting, IM Motors representatives expressed their desire to expand investments in seaports, shipbuilding, and particularly the low-altitude economy in Vietnam. Leveraging its existing strengths in electric vehicle manufacturing, the enterprise aims to transition vehicle engines to unmanned aerial vehicles (delivery drones) and flying taxis to help optimize operational costs. Additionally, IM Motors shared its experience in applying AI and robotics to smart port operations and autonomous, driverless container trucks currently being successfully deployed in China.
In response, Mr. Le Truong Duy, Director of HCMC C4IR, advised on strategic locations such as the former Ba Ria - Vung Tau region to leverage the advantages of the Cai Mep - Thi Vai deep-water port cluster, and the former Binh Duong region for manufacturing electric vehicles and smart robots.
To align with the current state of transport infrastructure, the Centre proposed that the enterprise prioritize developing autonomous taxi models for public civilian use rather than focusing on road freight transport. Furthermore, HCMC C4IR emphasized that positioning manufacturing projects near port and airport systems will create a logistical competitive advantage for the business.
Hai bên đã thống nhất lộ trình triển khai thông qua việc gửi thư mời hợp tác chính thức từ phía IM Motors tới HCMC C4IR. Ngoài ra, Giám đốc Trung tâm cũng khuyến khích doanh nghiệp sớm thành lập văn phòng đại diện và trung tâm R&D về kinh tế tầm thấp ngay tại Thành phố. Đặc biệt, dự kiến trong tháng 5 tới, lãnh đạo hai bên sẽ cùng khảo sát thực địa tại các khu công nghiệp trọng điểm như Phú Mỹ 3 và Cái Mép để xác lập định hướng đầu tư cụ thể.