Vietnam races to bridge talent gap amidst global tech innovation
Vietnam has faced a formidable challenge in developing international-standard AI talent, requiring an urgent need for quality over quantity in technical education.
Recent AI breakthroughs highlight how leading tech giants could create world-changing inventions through their talent pools. (Photo: AFP)
Hanoi (VNA) - In the wake of rapid artificial intelligence (AI) advancement which opens a new era with numerous job opportunities and attractive income, Vietnam has faced a formidable challenge in developing international-st✱andard AI talent, requiring an urgent need for quality over quantity in technical education.
Recent AI breakthroughs, including Chinese company DeepSeek's AI model and US OpenAI Inc's Deep Research, highlighted how leading tech giants could create world-changing inventions through their talent pools which have been developed over decades with training strategies.
For Vietnam's universities currently offering AI programmes, the focus must shift from enrollment numbers to educational excellence. Industry experts said that degrees alone no longer suffice as employers demand practical expertise.
However, another significant hurdle that Vietnam is facing lies with a shortage of qualified AI instructors capable of training the next generation of tech innovators.
To address the challenge, Vietnam should pursue a three-pronged strategy. First, it should recruit more Vietnamese scientists from abroad. Most recently, the country saw return of several distinguished scholars such as Dr. Can Tran Thanh Trung from the California Institute of Technology (the US), Dr. Tran Minh Tuan from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (the US), Dr. Le Trung Hoang from Singapore's School of Computing and Information Systems, and Dr. Le Van Ve from the Republic of Korea’s University of Science and Technology, all joining Ho Chi Minh City University of Science.
The second approach involves offering scholarships to exceptional students for study at world-leading AI institutions while the third component focuses on attracting both Vietnamese and international AI experts to work in Vietnam./.
Vietnam’s flexible approach to AI regulations has enabled the country to leverage its geopolitical advantages, skilled workforce, and innovation ecosystem for sustained technological progress.
Ho Chi Minh City, in collaboration with Vietnamese technology company CMC, has announced an ambitious initiative to establish the world's first AI city model.
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.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
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.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
