To benefit from Artificial Intelligence (AI), Vietnam needs to invest in the AI ecosystem in different factors and fields, including computer hardware and software, cloud computing, data, machine learning algorithms, AI applications, user markets, and regulatory systems, said Torus.AI (Torus Actions) Company's Director - Distinguished Professor of Mathematics, University of Toulouse Nguyen Tien Dung.
Hanoi (VNA) – To benefit from Artifi🏅cial Intelligence(AI), Vietnam needs to invest in the AI ecosystem in different factors andfields, including computer hardware and software, cloud computing, data, machinelearning algorithms, AI applications, user markets, and regulatorღy systems,said Torus.AI (Torus Actions) Company's Director - Distinguished Professor ofMathematics, University of Toulouse Nguyen Tien Dung.
Speaking at a talk “Investment for AI: Opportunities forVietnam” held by Tia Sang Magazine on May 7, Dung said that AI is an industrythat opens up a lot of career opportunities for people and students at home andabroad. In the race for AI research and development, the industry is predictedto generate more than 15 trillion USD, equivalent to more than 10% of the worldeconomic output annually from 2030. Vietnam now has economic and scientific potential, especiallysince the country has well-trained young AI researchers and it is ranked secondin Southeast Asia in terms of a number of AI patents. However, the weakness of Vietnam is that the new data andcomputing infrastructure is at an early stage. Although there is a lot of data, the data is scatteredeverywhere and it needs to be processed and standardised, he said. Suggesting a development strategy for Vietnam through 12 aspectsof the AI economy, Dung emphasised that to benefit a lot from AI,Vietnam must invest heavily in the AI ecosystem in many different factors andfields including computer hardware and software, cloud computing, data, machinelearning algorithms, AI applications, user markets, and regulatory systems. Every field is necessary and has many opportunities, but eachindividual, organisation, and country needs to choose the fields in which theyhave advantages, few barriers, and the easiest to create surplus value, Dungsaid, adding that it also needs to keep learning, cooperating and importingtechnologies to overcome its shortcomings. According to the National Strategy on Research, Development, andApplication of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to 2030 issued under DecisionNo.127/QD-TTg dated January 26, 2021, of the Prime Minister, Vietnam sets a target of turning AI into a spearhead technology and gradually becoming abright spot in AI in the region and the world./.
Vietnam ranked 6th out of the 10 ASEAN member countries and 55th globally in the 2022 Government AI Readiness Index, up seven places compared to 2021, according to the index report released by the UK’s Oxford Insights.
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With its own capabilities and the close, experienced partnership of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vietnam is well-positioned to pursue its first nuclear power plant that meets the highest international safety standards. Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations and International Organisations in Vienna, Austria, talked to the Vietnam News Agency about the country’s deepening cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in applying nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
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.
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