At the working session on the second day (March 13) within the framework of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors (AISC) 2025 in Hanoi, Director of the Department of Innovation, Mr. Nguyen Mai Duong said: "Recognizing the opportunities and potential of science, technology, and innovation for Vietnam's development in the New Era, Vietnam has had many policies to promote this field."
Most recently, the Politburo issued Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation. Performing the task of being the state management agency for science, technology and innovation, aiming to institutionalize the policies of the Party and the Government".
According to the Director of the Department of Innovation, especially Resolution 57, the Ministry of Science and Technology is urgently completing the Draft Amendment to the Law on Science and Technology with many breakthrough mechanisms and policies to strongly promote innovation activities, including promoting decentralization, delegation of power, and simplification of administrative procedures in state management of science, technology, and innovation.
The draft law will also issue new policies through specific regulations, creating a legal basis for rapid and sustainable development of science and technology, keeping up with world developments.
Director of the Department of Innovation Nguyen Mai Duong (Photo: BTC).
At the same time, expand the scope and subjects of regulation of the Law to the non-public sector to promote scientific research, technological development and innovation, contributing increasingly effectively to socio-economic development, contributing to the industrialization and modernization of the country.
"AISC 2025 is not only an opportunity for knowledge exchange, but also an important platform for building strategic cooperative relationships between Vietnam and the international community. I hope that through this conference, we will share experiences, explore new cooperation opportunities and promote breakthrough initiatives to bring AI and semiconductor technology to a new level.
I believe that, with the efforts and commitment of all of us, Vietnam will not only be an attractive destination for technology investors but also become a hub for innovation in the region," Mr. Duong expected.
Vietnam's 4,000-year opportunity
Within the framework of the Conference, delivering a keynote speech with the theme "AI Revolution in Silicon Valley - Exploring the future of intelligence", Mr. Christopher Nguyen - CEO Aitomatic - affirmed that AI and semiconductors are currently the pillars for the future of the digital economy.
In particular, the two elements "AI" and "semiconductor" go hand in hand. Most obviously, AI helps automate the semiconductor manufacturing process, predict and detect product defects, improve production quality and efficiency.
Mr. Christopher Nguyen, CEO Aitomatic at the Conference (Photo: Organizing Committee).
By 2030, he said, some manufacturing plants, especially advanced manufacturing facilities, will require more stringent standards. For example, in plasma processing, parameters such as fuel diameter, pressure, temperature and dozens of other factors must be ensured to ensure near-absolute precision. AI will contribute to ensuring this precision.
“AI cannot develop without semiconductors, and vice versa, the semiconductor industry is changing rapidly thanks to advances in AI. It is a symbiotic relationship where both push each other forward,” he shared.
Regarding the overall technology picture, Aitomatic's CEO cited Moore's Law, affirming that the development speed of AI and semiconductors is very fast. Every 18 months, microprocessor technology has significant improvements.
As for the market, the world is witnessing remarkable growth with demand for AI processing chips expected to continue to increase strongly in the coming years.
Countries like the US, China, Japan, and South Korea are investing heavily in this field. The race between leading countries in technology is extremely fierce.
Challenges to be solved
In that context, experts believe that Vietnam has the opportunity to become an important link in the global supply chain. With advantages in geographical location, young human resources and investment incentive policies, Vietnam has the potential to attract leading technology corporations to set up factories and research centers.
International businesses also highly appreciate Vietnam's great strides in investing in AI and semiconductor infrastructure, especially through programs to encourage innovation and attract foreign investment. "Japan wants to invest in Vietnam. South Korea wants to invest in Vietnam. Taiwan also wants to invest in Vietnam. And even in terms of geopolitics, this is an advantage for Vietnam," said Mr. Christopher Nguyen.
However, Vietnam needs to address a number of important challenges to truly "reach out" in this field.
First of all, human resources. Vietnam has the advantage of a young population that quickly absorbs technology, but still lacks highly qualified AI experts and semiconductor engineers. Training programs for quality human resources should be prioritized.
Robots on display at the event (Photo: Trung Nam).
These programs should not stop at university education, but instead require cooperation between businesses and universities to create conditions for students to practice and access new technologies.
Regarding technology infrastructure, expert Christopher Nguyen suggested that Vietnam should continue to invest in large data centers, high-tech parks, and advanced computing network systems. In particular, businesses need a complete technology ecosystem that will help easily deploy AI applications and promote innovation in the semiconductor industry.
Finally, according to Mr. Christopher Nguyen, is the legal environment. Vietnam needs to build a clear and flexible legal framework to support the development of AI and semiconductors, while creating a transparent playing field to attract foreign businesses. Perfecting data protection policies, intellectual property and related regulations will help the AI and semiconductor industries develop more sustainably.
He concluded about Vietnam's AI and semiconductor development opportunities: "Many people say this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I say no, this is a 4,000-year opportunity."
Source: https://dantri.com.vn/cong-nghe/ai-va-ban-dan-co-hoi-4000-nam-co-mot-de-viet-nam-but-pha-20250313172935176.htm
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