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AI-Powered transportation transformation
Transportation is already being transformed by AI to differing degrees in Vietnam and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
Digital Biz
Vietnam targets AI contribution of 6% to GDP by 2030
The target is part of a draft National AI Strategy recently released for public consultation.
Property
Hanoi proposes 146 social housing projects
The projects form part of the city's broader strategy to increase the supply of social housing for low- and middle-income residents.
Vietnam's rice export revenue hits $2.09 bln in 5M
The country exporting 4.5 million tons of rice in the first five months of 2026.
Coherent strategy required for AI application
The deployment of AI must be considered from a long-term perspective for it to fully benefit transportation.
Agro-forestry-fishery imports top $22 bln in first five months, up 12.6%
The United States, China, and Cambodia were Vietnam’s three largest suppliers, with market shares of 10%, 9.6%, and 9.4%, respectively.
AI-powered transportation improvement
AI is certain to improve transportation and associated fields greatly if all prerequisites are met.
Phu Tho boosts investment promotion and high-tech cooperation in Sweden
The northern province of Vietnam prioritizes sectors where Sweden holds significant expertise, such as high-tech industries, precision engineering, pharmaceuticals, information technology, innovation, and tourism.
HCMC adopts decentralized mechanism for high-tech certification
A key criterion is that the enterprise must maintain R&D and innovation spending of at least 2% of its average net revenue during the review period.