Vietnam well-positioned to benefit from AI: website
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise economies, and Vietnam is well-positioned to reap the benefits and emerge a leader – both development and application, highlighted an article run at intelligent global legal research platform Lexology.com.
Hanoi (VNA) – Artificialintelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise economies, and Vietnam iswell-positioned to reap the benefits and emerge a leader – both development andapplication, highlighted an article run at intelligentglobal legal research platform Lexology.com.
According to thearticle, the Vietnamese government is taking steps to support the developmentof AI, with initiatives that foster innovation and entrepreneurship. Thegovernment is investing in research and development, providing taxincentives for companies that adopt AI technology, and supporting the growth ofthe startup ecosystem, it noted.
One example is theVietnam AI Grand Challenge, a programme launched in 2019 to encourage the development of AI technology, it said, adding that it provides funding,support, and resources to AI startups and researchers, helping them developand commercialise their AI solutions.
Vietnam has also setup several AI Centres of Excellence in universities and research institutionsto encourage the development of AI technology. The centers provide support andresources to researchers, and collaborate with industry partners to develop AIsolutions for various sectors.
The article alsounderlined the impacts of AI on health care and agriculture in Vietnam.
However, it held that AIwill pose challenges to the Vietnamese labour market. WhileAI will create new and more dynamic job opportunities, it is also likely todisrupt existing employment. For example, the use of robots is growing, and itwill become possible for robots and machines to perform many tasks that are nowbeing performed by humans. This will result in job losses, it explained.
The article stressed that there will needto be appropriate regulations and policies to ensure that AI is used ethicallyand responsibly, while suggesting some issues need tackling, including privacyand data protection, intellectual property, liability and accountability./.
Vietnam climbed seven positions in the Government AI Readiness Index 2022, ranking 6th among ASEAN countries and 55th globally, as shown in the latest report issued by the UK’s Oxford Insights.
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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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.
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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.
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