Overseas Vietnamese intellectuals offer suggestions for national development.

Overseas Vietnamese intellectuals not only offer suggestions or solutions and implementation methods, but also provide frank and multifaceted perspectives on the strengths and limitations in developing the country's potential sectors.

Responding to the call of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh , overseas Vietnamese intellectuals not only offered suggestions, solutions, and implementation methods, but also candid and multifaceted perspectives on the strengths and weaknesses in developing the country's potential sectors on the path to rapid, sustainable development and international integration.

Opportunities with artificial intelligence

Born in Hue and leaving his hometown to study abroad at the age of 19, Mr. Le Viet Quoc (a Vietnamese expatriate in the US) has lived overseas for 23 years.

This means that Dr. Quoc spent more time abroad than he did living in Vietnam. However, in his dreams, the image of Vietnam was always present, urging him to do "something" for his homeland. And he began to do so using his expertise – offering suggestions in the field of AI.

Dr. Le Viet Quoc's journey with artificial intelligence began in 2004, and he is currently an Artificial Intelligence (AI) researcher at Google. His passion for science began in childhood, and he realized that artificial intelligence is the key to unlocking future revolutions.

"Using artificial intelligence to invent cancer vaccines or develop more efficient materials for solar energy is just one of countless examples of the limitless potential of artificial intelligence," said Dr. Le Viet Quoc.

Dr. Le Viet Quoc suggested that Vietnam should recognize that the artificial intelligence revolution is unfolding like an undercurrent, and in the next decade, it will be a major challenge as many traditional jobs are automated.

"However, this also presents a tremendous opportunity for Vietnam. While many other countries remain constrained by current practices, Vietnam can move forward and develop alongside artificial intelligence," commented Mr. Le Viet Quoc.

In the context of the general development trend of the artificial intelligence industry, to turn challenges into opportunities, Dr. Le Viet Quoc believes that the greatest asset is human resources; therefore, strong investment should be made in artificial intelligence education, especially at the university level. Vietnam should build an Asia-class university specializing in artificial intelligence with in-depth training programs from the very beginning.

“After investing in people, we need to find ways to leverage high-quality human resources. The best way to do this is to invest in the innovation and startup ecosystem. Experience shows that in every revolution there are winners and losers, and the most effective way to find the winners is to create a diverse and robust startup ecosystem,” said Mr. Le Viet Quoc.

In addition, Vietnam should focus on strongly developing applications of artificial intelligence.

In the 21st century, artificial intelligence will be a crucial tool; those who lag behind will be left behind. However, many AI software programs are now available as open source, opening up huge opportunities for applications in the near future.

Vietnam needs to set ambitious national goals and apply artificial intelligence in areas such as public health, transportation, and many other fields.

Mr. Quoc also proposed the establishment of a high-level advisory council on chips and artificial intelligence – fields that are developing at a breakneck pace – to advise on making quick and accurate decisions in these cutting-edge areas.

Ready to welcome a new wave of investment.

Contributing ideas related to the packaging and testing industry, Mr. Duong Minh Tien (a Vietnamese expatriate in South Korea) noted that Vietnam is considered an attractive destination for investment in the chip packaging sector, and therefore needs to prepare resources to welcome the wave of investment in this sector in the next 5-10 years.

Assembling smartphones at Samsung Electronic Vietnam Company in Thai Nguyen - Yen Binh Industrial Park, Thai Nguyen. (Photo: Hoang Nguyen/VNA)

"Over the years, Vietnam has successfully attracted major electronics companies to invest in chip packaging and substrates, specifically Intel, Samsung, Amkor, Hana Micron, etc. This also provides a basis for improving the experience of Vietnamese human resources in the chip manufacturing industry as well as developing local suppliers," Mr. Duong Minh Tien stated.

According to Mr. Tien, Vietnam should leverage several unique advantages to diversify its investment attraction. Furthermore, its geographical location near China's "Silicon Valley" (Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Dongguan) is very suitable for the China+1 strategy of large companies in reducing geopolitical risks and trade wars.

Furthermore, Vietnam has numerous free trade agreements and strategic partnerships with technological powerhouses, allowing Vietnamese goods to receive preferential tariffs when exported to major markets. This opportunity can be leveraged to streamline administrative procedures, decentralize power to local levels, and facilitate production, business operations, and investment expansion for large enterprises.

Opportunities for the development of the microchip industry.

Sharing experiences in semiconductor industry development in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan (China), etc., Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Mai Khanh (a Vietnamese expatriate in Japan), a semiconductor product development expert at Samsung Group, stated that the global microchip industry is facing many challenges due to industrial shifts, geopolitical tensions, and the concentration of supply chains in specific regions.

In Vietnam, the microchip industry is currently limited to the processing stage and lacks a skilled technical workforce capable of producing complete products. However, with its large population and the government's digital transformation orientation, Vietnam has a great opportunity to develop this industry.

Proposing several suggestions for developing this industry in Vietnam, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Mai Khanh emphasized the importance of human resource development. Accordingly, it is necessary to strengthen the training of microchip engineers; build an online training platform for this field; establish specialized training centers; and implement policies to attract and retain talent…

This also involves focusing on design, packaging, and testing; investing in analog and high-speed integrated circuit design (a field suitable for the capabilities and creativity of Vietnamese youth and students, especially those related to Mathematics and Physics); supporting copyright and intellectual property rights; and fostering synchronized cooperation between technology corporations and universities.

Sharing the same view, Ms. Nguyen Thi Van Anh, a Vietnamese expatriate in Japan and Assistant Professor at Tohoku University, Japan, stated that Vietnam is almost at the R&D stage (early stage), but has good potential for developing chip design and supplying rare earth materials. Vietnam needs to meet the requirements for infrastructure; prepare a suitable supply chain and a good workforce.

"If we sign memoranda of understanding with Japan, Vietnamese students can go to study and conduct research at schools or companies in Japan; thereby developing valuable strengths," Ms. Nguyen Thi Van Anh suggested.

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