The Vietnamese government has partnered with NVIDIA to establish a state-of-the-art artificial intelligence (AI) research and development center, along with an AI data center in Vietnam.

This agreement builds on a previous partnership initiated during Prime Minister Chinh's visit to NVIDIA's headquarters in the United States in September 2023.

Both leaders acknowledged AI's critical role in enhancing national competitiveness, driving innovation, creating jobs, and ensuring citizen safety.

The new AI center will provide resources for startups and researchers to develop AI applications across various sectors, including healthcare and finance.

A significant highlight of NVIDIA's recent activities in the region includes the launch of SIAM.AI CLOUD's NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core GPU cluster in Thailand.

NVIDIA's acquisition of VinBrain, a healthcare startup linked to Vingroup, marks a foundational step towards establishing a significant design center in Vietnam.

Prime Minister Chinh expressed gratitude for Jensen Huang's commitment to fostering collaboration, noting their frequent meetings as a sign of mutual trust.

Vietnam aims to train 50,000 skilled engineers by 2030, supported by a strong foundation in STEM education, which aligns with NVIDIA's goals.

The increasing focus on Southeast Asia reflects its appeal to foreign tech firms, driven by a young, tech-savvy population and geopolitical shifts.

Huang emphasized the strategic importance of Vietnam's data, viewing it as both a natural and national resource.

The Prime Minister encouraged NVIDIA to extend its expertise in AI development, technology transfer, and human resource development.

Vietnam has ambitious plans to achieve over $100 billion in annual semiconductor revenue by 2050, with multiple AI and data centers planned.