AISC 2025 affirms Vietnam as strategic destination for AI, semiconductors
AISC 2025 affirms Vietnam as strategic destination for AI, semiconductors The 2025 Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductor Conference (AISC 2025) underscores Vietnam’s proactive role in advancing international cooperation and laying a solid foundation for deeper integration into the global high-tech value chain.
Hanoi (VNA) – 🌊For the first time, Vietnam played host to a major international event that brought together over 1,000 senior leaders, world-leading experts, and representatives from global technology giants such as Google, NVIDIA, IBM, Meta, Intel, TSMC, Samsung, MediaTek, Tokyo Electron, Panasonic, Qorvo, and Marvell.
Held on March 12 in Hanoi, the conference was co-organised by US-based company Aitomatic and the Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC).
More than just a venue for sharing the latest industry insights, AISC 2025 served as a cross-border business bridge, unlocking breakthrough opportunities for Vietnam’s AI and semiconductor sectors to contribute meaningfully to the global technology value chain.
AISC 2025 attracts over 50 tech booths from domestic and international enterprises, showcasing new technologies and innovations in AI and semiconductors. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
According to Vu Quoc Huy, Director of the NIC under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, this is a pivotal moment as AI and semiconductor technologies are driving the global digital transformation and reshaping industries and economies.
Under strong government leadership, Vietnam is actively embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with AI and semiconductors positioned as strategic pillars for national development.
As one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies, Vietnam is leveraging its strategic location, skilled workforce, and rapidly modernising infrastructure. Combined with supportive government policies and an open investment climate, these factors are positioning the country as an emerging hub for global tech corporations.
Speaking on behalf of the organising committee, Dr Christopher Nguyen, founder of Aitomatic, praised Vietnam’s efforts to foster AI and semiconductor development, saying they reflect a forward-looking strategy in line with global shifts in the tech value chain.
He added that AISC 2025 demonstrates strong international interest and reaffirms Vietnam’s appeal as a strategic destination in high-tech industries.
Dr Nguyen also noted that the convergence of national vision and international investment interest - from countries such as the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea - has created strong momentum for the AISC platform and opened up new opportunities for Vietnam’s AI and semiconductor sectors.
Forum discussions highlighted the vital role of open-source AI in fostering innovation and optimising chip production, opening the door for Vietnamese enterprises to access cutting-edge technology and enhance their standing in the global supply chain.
Notably, for the first time in Vietnam, participating firms joined the Startup Pavilion–International Shark Tank programme, offering a unique space for emerging innovators to pitch and connect.
AISC 2025 provides a dynamic platform for thought leadership, collaboration, and forward-thinking dialogue on the future of AI and semiconductors. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Another standout moment was the debut of SemiKong, an open-source AI model developed to optimise chip production. This pioneering initiative was the result of a trilateral collaboration between Aitomatic (USA), Tokyo Electron (Japan), and FPT Software (Vietnam).
In addition, the conference featured over 50 technology booths displaying innovative solutions and products across the AI and semiconductor landscape./.
The Vietnam digital technology enterprise map will serve as a critical tool to position enterprises in the market, enhance competitiveness and expand cooperation opportunities domestically and internationally.
Main activities of the digital technology map include positioning businesses in the technology ecosystem, connecting investment networks and innovation support funds, joining trade promotion activities, and expanding international markets.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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