Vietnam is putting AI as a central pillar of its economic growth strategy, according to Vo Xuan Hoai, Deputy Director of the Vietnam National Innovation Center at NVIDIA AI Day in Ho Chi Minh City.
The country plans to build three national data centres to be among the top four leading AI nations in Southeast Asia by 2030.
At NVIDIA AI Day, government leaders highlighted Vietnam’s ambitions to become a regional AI powerhouse by integrating advanced technologies into sectors spanning finance, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing.
The event attracted more than 800 entrepreneurs, developers, researchers, and technology startups.
It showcased the latest breakthroughs in machine learning, deep learning, and industrial applications, bringing together innovators eager to harness next-generation tools to solve local and global challenges.
Startup founders and established firms discussed how collaboration, access to cutting-edge infrastructure and continuous skill development will help Vietnamese enterprises to thrive in the digital era.
“I believe that AI and sovereign AI are very important to propel Vietnam further and support the country in speed and scalability to catch up with developed nations,” said Tuan Minh Pham, CEO of FPT Software and Executive Vice President of FPT Corporation.
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