Vietnam works to keep pace with world’s AI development
Vietnam is working to realise its goal of being listed in Top 4 in ASEAN and Top 50 of the world in terms in artificial intelligence (AI) research, development and application by 2030.
Vietnam targets to be in top Top 4 in ASEAN and Top 50 of the world in terms in AI research, development and application by 2030. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is working to realise its goal of being listedin Top 4 in ASEAN and Top 50 of the world in terms in artificial intelligence(AI) research, development and application by 2030.
The target was set in a National Strategy on AI Research, Development andApplication by 2030 recently approved by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.
The strategy aims at stepping up AI research, development and application tomake it an important technological industry of Vietnam.
By 2030, Vietnam will become a centre for innovation and development of AIsolutions and applications in the Southeast Asian region and the world. Thecountry aims to build 10 AI brands of high prestige in the region, developthree national centres on big data and high performance computing, and connectbig data and high performance computing centres nationwide into a network andform 50 open datasets in all socio-economic fields to better serve AI research,development and application.
Last month, the Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), incollaboration with Naver Corporation of the Republic of Korea, inaugurated aninternational AI research centre, aiming to connect AI research units nationwide,and application in industry across the globe.
The inaugural of the centre will assist with basic research studies on thecreation of “Make-in-Vietnam” technologies, and the application of AI invarious sectors so as to speed up digital transformation and the fourthindustrial revolution in Vietnam.
The HUST and Naver Corporation of the Republic of Korea will partner to operatethe centre for the development of in-depth research and training of skilledpersonnel in AI.
Director of the AI centre Ho Tu Bao said that Vietnam is lagging behinddeveloped countries like Japan and the US in AI research; however, the gap willbe reduced thanks to Vietnam’s talented human resources.
In the past time, Vietnam technology corporations such as FPT, Bkav, Vingroup,Viettel, VNPT and CMS Telecom have invested big in AI as well as applied thetechnology into their business, contributing to the nation’s digitalisationprocess.
In mid-2020, FPT Corporation and the AI Institute of Mila, Canada, signed astrategic cooperation deal for 2020-2023 to promote AI application in Vietnam.
The cooperation agreement focuses on contents of AItechnology development and research for FPT, strategic consultation on Milaexperience to build an FPT Research Complex in Quy Nhon of Vietnam’s Binh Dinhprovince, and the training and exchange of AI human resources.
Once completed, the FPT Research Complex will make significant contributions tohelping Vietnam’s AI reach out to the world./.
The registration for AI Accelerator Challenge 2021 (AAC 2021) organised by the Vietnam Silicon Valley Foundation (VSV Foundation) opens until 23:59 on March 25.
Ho Chi Minh City has approved a programme to build an eco-system for research into artificial intelligence (AI) development over the next 10 years as part of its efforts to become a smart city and promote digital transformation.
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.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.