Vietnam is taking a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence (AI) development with the launch of the Vietnam Innovation Challenge (VIC) 2025.
This initiative, spearheaded by Meta and the Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC), focuses on enhancing AI capabilities through open-source Vietnamese datasets.
The move aligns with Vietnam’s broader digital transformation strategy, reinforcing its ambition to become a key player in the global AI landscape.
Project ViGen: Elevating AI in Vietnam with High-Quality Open Data
At the heart of VIC 2025 is Project ViGen, an initiative dedicated to creating large-scale, high-quality, open-source Vietnamese datasets. This project seeks to address a critical challenge in AI development—ensuring that AI models effectively understand and process the Vietnamese language, culture, and context.
Supported by key partners, including NVIDIA, Viettel, and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Project ViGen will provide AI developers, researchers, and businesses with the necessary data infrastructure to train advanced models.
By fostering a more inclusive AI ecosystem, this initiative is expected to drive innovation across multiple sectors, from education to healthcare and finance.
A Collaborative Effort for National AI Growth
The success of Project ViGen relies on collective participation.
Deputy Director General of NIC, Võ Xuân Hoài, emphasized the importance of collaboration between policymakers, researchers, developers, and industry leaders in building a strong AI foundation for Vietnam. This initiative is not limited to a single organization—it is designed as a national effort to propel Vietnam’s AI capabilities forward.
Indeed, Vietnam’s government has fostered a thriving environment for foreign tech investment, forging strong relationships with global technology giants like Meta, Google, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. These partnerships not only drive AI innovation but also establish Vietnam as a trusted partner in the global AI ecosystem. With increasing foreign investment and government-backed AI initiatives, Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a prime destination for AI development and deployment.
Meta in particular plays a crucial role in this transformation by contributing over 12 open-source datasets tailored for Vietnam. These datasets, made freely available through Meta’s AI and Data for Good program, provide a valuable resource for businesses and institutions aiming to develop AI-driven solutions customized to the Vietnamese market.
Open-Source AI and Government Integration
In parallel with Project ViGen, Meta and Deloitte introduced a strategic guide, Transforming the APAC Public Sector through Open Source AI: Unlocking Innovation with Llama. This guide outlines how governments across the Asia-Pacific region, including Vietnam, can leverage open-source AI to improve public services and drive digital transformation.
By integrating AI into public sector operations, Vietnam aims to enhance efficiency, automate administrative processes, and create data-driven policies. These advancements will not only benefit government agencies but also improve services for businesses and citizens alike.
Why Investors Should Take Action Now
As Vietnam continues to embrace AI-driven innovation, businesses, startups, and researchers have a unique opportunity to contribute to and benefit from this transformation. With strong government backing, an open-data ecosystem, and partnerships with global tech leaders, Vietnam is fast becoming a hotspot for AI development.
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