AI advancements in Vietnam with Nvidia collaboration
VinBrain acquisition strengthens Nvidia’s presence in Vietnam’s tech sector.
Nvidia has signed an agreement with the Vietnamese government to establish an AI research and development centre and a data centre in Vietnam. The partnership aims to advance the country’s AI capabilities and bolster its digital infrastructure. The announcement follows Nvidia’s efforts to strengthen ties with Vietnam’s tech sector.
The deal was formalised during a meeting in Hanoi attended by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. While financial details remain undisclosed, the collaboration aligns with Vietnam’s aspirations to use AI for clean energy and sustainable development.
Nvidia also revealed its acquisition of healthcare startup VinBrain, part of s Vingroup in Vietnam, although the transaction’s value was not disclosed. Earlier this year, Vietnamese tech giant FPT announced plans to build a $200 million AI factory leveraging Nvidia’s technology.
Prime Minister Chinh expressed Vietnam’s ambition to lead in AI and integrate it into clean energy projects, aiming to harness natural resources like wind and solar power.
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