Russia’s news agency Sputnik has lauded the launch of Vietnamese-developed apps as a positive signal, demonstrating the efforts of domestic technology units to gradually reduce reliance on foreign products and improve the accuracy of information containing Vietnam’s historical and cultural values.
Hanoi (VNA) 💛– Russia’s news agencySputnik has lauded the launch of Vietnamese-developed apps as a positivesignal, demonstrating the efforts of domestic technology units to graduallyreduce reliance on foreign products and improve the accuracy of informationcontaining Vietnam’s historical and cultural values.
Sputnik notedthat in 2023, OpenAI's ChatGPT has made waves in the global technology market, triggering a race to conquer generativeartificial intelligence (Gen AI) among nations and lobal tech giants. DespiteEnglish-language data sources producing the world's largest language models,these models may not fully comprehend or accurately reflect the culturalintricacies and context of the Vietnamese people, leading to inaccuracies. Thispresents a notable challenge for AI research units in Vietnam. Recent developments confirm that Vietnam is not an outlier inthis trend, evidenced by the introduction of a series of AI products. Notably,Gen AI models like FPT Gen AI, PhởGPT, and Zalo AI have been recently unveiled,it said. On December 27, VinBigdata, a subsidiary of Vietnamese private conglomerate Vingroup, officiallylaunched the ViGPT app, a Vietnamese counterpart to ChatGPT, in Ho Chi Minh City. Sputnik commented that this move aligns seamlessly with theVietnamese Government’s directions, especially in light of the Ministry ofInformation and Communications' recently issued plan outlining a target forVietnam to possess at least one Large Language Model (LLM) platform inVietnamese by 2025. The plan underscores the significance of studying, developingand applying Vietnamese LLM, considering it a crucial and meaningful task. TheVietnamese LLM will leverage knowledge and curated training data specific toVietnam, offering cost-effective solutions for residents, businesses andorganisations to develop new apps, the newswire added./.
AI is the next big shift in modern marketing, the MMA Impact conference titled "AI-Powered Business Innovation: Navigating Impact" heard in Ho Chi Minh City on October 26.
With the development of several language models designed specifically for Vietnamese users like PhoGPT, Vietnam has caught up with the world’s AI trend, an expert from VinAI under Vingroup conglomerate said on December 19.
Vietnam should be well-positioned with its sound technical infrastructure to boost its digital economy, Assoc. Prof. Yen Tran, lecturer on innovation and international startup at the University of Edinburgh Business School, has said.
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.
Under the European Union (EU)’s global initiative on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), Vietnam has implemented numerous projects aimed at strengthening national capacity in detecting, preventing, and preparing for CBRN-related threats.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
ViGPT on website (Photo: VinBigdata) 
