Artificial intelligence (AI) could add 120–130 billion USD to Vietnam’s economy by 2040, according to a report released by the National Innovation Centre.

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.

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.

Welcoming the proposed partnership between KT and Vietnam's tech giant Viettel, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung suggested KT consider joining Viettel in developing low-Earth orbit satellites and generative AI for socio-economic applications, where Vietnam is building capabilities.

Notably, this year marks Vietnam’s debut with a national pavilion at the exhibition, aiming to promote the country’s image and foster investment and technology partnerships.

The “Vietnam – Austria High-Tech and Innovation” is expected to position Vietnam as a strategic destination for European tech investors to integrate more deeply into the global value chains of the high-tech sectors.

The VIPC Summit is the new name for the Vietnam Venture Summit, launched in 2019, marking a strategic upgrade in both scale and scope of the event.

The launch of the VSIC shows a key commitment from FPT Corporation, NIC, and their partners to establish a sustainable semiconductor ecosystem in Vietnam, positioning the country as an attractive destination in this strategic industry.

AISC 2025 shows the strong interest of the international community and affirms Vietnam as a strategic destination in high-tech fields.

Vietnam has all the necessary conditions in terms of human resources, infrastructure, and policies to become an attractive destination for investors in the global semiconductor industry, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung stated at the opening of SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024 on November 7.

The Vietnam Semiconductor Industry Exhibition 2024 (SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024) opened at the National Innovation Centre in Hanoi on November 7, under the theme of "Elevating Vietnam in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain".

By boosting cooperation with reputable partners across the globe, Vietnam is taking steps to gain a foothold in the world’s semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) industries.

Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai held a working session with a delegation from the National Innovation Centre (NIC) led by its Deputy Director Do Tien Thinh on October 8, with the aim of deploying the hydrogen energy development strategy to 2030, with a vision until 2050.

Director of the National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment Vu Quoc Huy has reiterated the crucial role of innovation in the tertiary education system and its broader impact on national development.

The Innovate Vietnam 2024, an event marking the fifth anniversary of the National Innovation Centre (NIC), opened at the NIC headquarters, Hoa Lac High-tech Park in Hanoi’s outlying district of Thach That, on October 1.

Innovate Vietnam 2024, an event that will mark the fifth anniversary of the National Innovation Centre (NIC), is scheduled for October 1-2, 2024. This significant event highlights five years of NIC's contributions to fostering an innovation-driven economy in Vietnam.

A recent seminar in Hanoi highlighted the critical importance of the coordination among state agencies, schools, and enterprises to the development of human resources for the semiconductor industry.

The recent vigorous growth of startups in Vietnam has attracted domestic and foreign investors, but insiders recommended more efforts be made to facilitate startups’ access to funding from investors so that they can live up to potential.

Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung on July 16 announced the launch of the Analogue IC Design Course, an initiative spearheaded by the National Innovation Centre (NIC), in partnership with US giants Qorvo and Cadence, aiming to enhance the workforce in the semiconductor design sector.