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New AI Center of Excellence established in Ho Chi Minh City
The AI Center of Excellence will operate under a triple-helix partnership model connecting the government, academia, and industry.
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Nearly 245,000 Vietnamese businesses are deploying AI
Through AI implementation, nearly two out of three enterprises are not only saving time but also generating higher revenues, and roughly eight in ten expect to sustain this growth momentum.
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Vietnamese women-led enterprises gain e-commerce boost to access EU market
Phase 2 of the “Accessing European Markets through E-Commerce” project has been launched in Hanoi, focusing on enhancing digital capabilities, regulatory compliance, and EU market readiness for Vietnamese women-led enterprises.
Ho Chi Minh City integrates AI and digital trading platform at Export 2026
Ho Chi Minh City Export 2026 will pioneer an offline-to-online (O2O) trade promotion model, leveraging artificial intelligence, big data, and a dedicated digital expo platform to connect domestic exporters with international buyers round the clock.
Vietnam rises one place to 43rd in 2026 Global Innovation Index
Vietnam’s Global Innovation Index ranking has steadily improved over the past decade, rising from 59th in 2016 to 43rd in 2026, an improvement of 16 places.
Ho Chi Minh City eyes $19 billion in 2026 FDI
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Ho Chi Minh City is projected to reach approximately $19 billion for the full year of 2026, driven by multi-billion-dollar projects in seaports, artificial intelligence, logistics, and urban infrastructure after total registered capital far exceeded the annual plan in the first nine months.
Samsung Invests $1.84 billion in Semiconductor Production in Thai Nguyen, Embracing AI Trends
This move is part of Samsung's overall investment strategy of 6.700 trillion won to enhance the production capacity of high-end semiconductor products, particularly the FC-BGA (Flip-chip Ball Grid Array) line, which serves artificial intelligence (AI) applications.
Vietnam ranks second in Southeast Asia for generative AI adoption
Over a quarter of Vietnam’s working-age population utilized generative artificial intelligence during the second quarter of 2026, positioning the country behind only Singapore in Southeast Asia, according to the September 2026 report by the Microsoft AI Economy Institute.
Vietnam tightens rules on strategic tech tasks, mandating milestone-based funding
The Ministry of Science and Technology has proposed halting unqualified strategic technology tasks and eliminating the pursuit of budget disbursement at all costs.