Vietnam has emerged as a bright spot in the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) market, as Vietnamese representatives have continuously been invited to introduce their products and research studies at global AI events.
Truong Quoc Hung, General Director of VinBrain. (Photo: Vingroup)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has emerged as abright spot in the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) market, as Vietnameserepresentatives have continuously been invited to introduce their products andresearch studies at global AI events.
Most recently, DrAidTM, developed by VinBrain(Vingroup), has been awarded the ACM SIGAI Industry Award 2021 for Excellencein Artificial Intelligence.
As the world's top award in the field of artificial intelligence,this award is granted to only one AI product per year.
The ACM SIGAI Award is held by the Association forComputing Machinery's Special Interest Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI) -the world's largest scientific and educational computing society, establishedin 1947 with nearly 100,000 members.
DrAidTM, the first complete AI product of healthcarein Vietnam, was among the three Vietnamese representatives at the Nvidia’s GPUTechnology Conference (GTC), which took place from November 8-11 and broughttogether more than 200,000 international researchers and leaders in the AIfield.
The primary aim of the conference is to showcase the most innovative and original technological ideas and other developments from around the world (Illustrative photo: tapchitaichinh.vn)
The primary aim of the conference is to showcase themost innovative and original technological ideas and other developments fromaround the world.
DrAidTM was launched in June 2020, and is capable ofdetecting and screening over 21 abnormal signs and pathologies of Lung - Heart- Bone within 5 seconds with an accuracy of over 89 percent and sharingdiagnostic results via QR code or link.
In particular, it is capable of self-warning ofCOVID-19, including asymptomatic cases or mild lung injury based on uprightchest X-Ray and improving accuracy in addition to reducing false negatives whenbeing used in combination with PCR test.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has putDrAid into use at hospitals and medical centres in the southern metropolis, andinitially gained significant results in COVID-19 response.
Statistics by the World Intellectual PropertyOrganisation (WIPO) show that, as of 2018, among six ASEAN countries with AIinventions, Vietnam ranked second with a total of 372 AI patent applications.
Doctor at the Hue Central Hospital applies the DrAid by VinBrain (Photo: baocantho.com.vn)
Between 2016 and 2020, the country counted 96AI-related projects with total investment amounting to 169.2 billion VND (7.47million USD)./.
AI Hack Bootcamp 2021 – a programme that seeks AI solutions for e-commerce - was launched at a ceremony jointly held by the Saigon Hi-tech Park Incubation Centre and the Vietnam E-Commerce Association on October 1.
Vietnam holds huge potential in the application and development of new technologies amid the wide utilisation of robot and artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life activities.
A Vietnam-Australia Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum was held on October 27, offering a venue for experts to share experience and initiatives to develop AI technologies in Vietnam.
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.
Truong Quoc Hung, General Director of VinBrain. (Photo: Vingroup) 
The primary aim of the conference is to showcase the most innovative and original technological ideas and other developments from around the world (Illustrative photo: tapchitaichinh.vn) 
Doctor at the Hue Central Hospital applies the DrAid by VinBrain (Photo: baocantho.com.vn) 
