Mr. David Benjamin, Co-founder of the Google AI Futures Fund, tells Nhu Quynh about the first cohort of the Applied AI Lab in Vietnam, a program implemented by Saigon AI Hub in partnership with the Google AI Futures Fund.
Vietnam’s mobile broadband internet speed climbed one spot to rank ninth among 102 countries, while Hanoi jumped five places to rank fifth among 149 cities worldwide, according to the latest Ookla Speedtest Global Index.
The event, which runs until October 15, marks a key step in implementing the ASEAN Plan of Action on Science, Technology and Innovation for 2026-2035 (APASTI 2026-2035).
To facilitate corporate connectivity, the northern city is rolling out targeted solutions covering industrial land, clean energy, transportation, and logistics infrastructure.
The central city's three digital platforms aim at strengthening civic engagement, resolving corporate challenges, and facilitating investment promotion across the city.
FDI flows into the southern city are shifting decisively toward high-tech sectors, information technology, electronics and components, and large-scale industrial projects.
The initiative encouraging not only professional developers but also students, educators, creators and small businesses to develop practical AI applications.