By 2040, AI will become a core factor of Vietnam's economic growth, according to a report released by the National Innovation Centre.

This year's theme centres on Project ViGen, an endeavour to create high-quality, open-source, Vietnamese datasets for the training and enhancement of large language models (LLMs) so AI models can better understand Vietnamese culture, context, and expressions.

Vietnam is now at a “golden opportunity” to accelerate the development of its AI and semiconductor sectors, positioning itself as a key player in the global production and supply chain for cutting-edge technologies.

Vietnam is emerging as a magnet for many leading corporations in the electronics and semiconductor industry. This is a positive signal and a great opportunity for domestic enterprises to cooperate and develop.

The Vietnam Semiconductor Industry Exhibition 2024 (SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024), will take place at the National Innovation Centre in Hanoi from November 7-8 under the theme of "Elevating Vietnam in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain".

Since its establishment in October 2019, the National Innovation Centre (NIC) has become the core of the country’s innovation ecosystem and a bridge between the State, enterprises, training institutes, research centres, financial institutions and incubation support units to lead, build and develop Vietnam's innovation, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

Innovate Vietnam 2024 and the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the National Innovation Centre (NIC) will be held at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi on October 1-2.

The National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) on July 11 collaborated with Google to launch a comprehensive initiative to develop artificial intelligence (AI) in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is strengthening connections and expanding the participation of new members in the Vietnam Innovation Network, including Vietnamese and international experts and intellectuals.

The Government of Vietnam has been taking drastic and prompt measures to seize the opportunity to join the global semiconductor supply.

The Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC) and Samsung Vietnam officially kick started a technology talent development programme called ‘Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC)’ for the academic year 2023-2024 in Hanoi on May 3.

Six best solutions of the programme “Inno Vietnam – Japan Fast Track Pitch 2023” (Vietnam – Japan Innovation: The Road to Success) was announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on November 3.

Google on October 28 announced that it will offer 40,000 scholarships for Vietnamese students, and introduced three additional training courses in its programme to support Vietnam’s digital transformation, as part of the Google Career Certificates programme.

The upgrade of the Vietnam-US bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has opened up strategic opportunities for Vietnam to lure more high-quality investment inflows in terms of innovation and high technology, said Vu Quoc Huy, Director of the National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MoPI).

The Vietnamese Party and State always support and facilitate innovation activities, and continue perfecting related institutions, mechanisms and policies, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has told members of the Vietnam Innovation Network (NIC) in the US.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) in Hanoi on March 4.

The Vietnam Australia Innovation Network (NIC AU) will organise an International Conference on High Quality Agriculture on May 8 and May 22.

The establishment of the National Innovation Centre (NIC) will be a catalyst for promoting economic development based on science, technology, and innovation, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said at a press conference in Hanoi on December 21.