TLDR: Vietnam hosted the AI4VN 2025 Conference in Hanoi from September 26-28, showcasing significant advancements in Artificial Intelligence. The event, themed ‘AI for Innovation and Sustainable Development’ and ‘Vietnam in the Global AI Race’, brought together global policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss AI integration, policy frameworks, talent development, and ethical considerations. Key highlights included workshops on open-source AI, GenAI in education, and AI in finance, alongside exhibitions of ‘made in Vietnam’ AI products and an AI Hackathon.
Hanoi, Vietnam – From September 26 to 28, 2025, Vietnam proudly hosted the AI4VN 2025 Conference at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s journey to become a leading force in Artificial Intelligence. Organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology and VnExpress Newspaper, this 8th annual event convened a diverse assembly of policymakers, researchers, businesses, and technology students from around the world.
The conference operated under the dual themes of ‘AI for Innovation and Sustainable Development’ and ‘Vietnam in the Global AI Race’, aiming to accelerate the integration of AI into daily life and production, while simultaneously shaping Vietnam’s position on the global AI map. Officials emphasized the event’s role as a crucial bridge for fostering concrete collaborations and inspiring further advancements in the AI sector.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui Hoang Phuong, speaking at the opening ceremony, underscored AI as a ‘historic opportunity’ for Vietnam to narrow its development gap. However, he also acknowledged the inherent challenges in governance, talent development, and the ethical use of technology. The government has proactively identified AI as a core technology driving the country’s digital transformation and is progressing towards a comprehensive AI legal framework, with a draft AI law expected to be submitted to the National Assembly by the end of 2025. This builds upon guidelines for responsible AI research and development issued in June 2024, supported by Australia’s CSIRO and the Vietnam National University School of Law.
AI4VN 2025 featured a robust program, including three thematic workshops. The ‘Value of Open Source AI for Viet Nam’ workshop explored how the nation is leveraging open-source AI, the government’s role, and its impact on public sector applications. Experts, including Ms. Lisa Koh from Meta’s AI and Innovation programs in Asia-Pacific, shared key research results on the economic and social value of open-source AI. Another workshop focused on ‘GenAI and the future of learning and teaching,’ addressing the training of elite AI human resources and integrating GenAI ethics into Vietnamese education. The third workshop delved into ‘AI in finance,’ with experts from HDBank and MoMo sharing insights on implementing AI in digital banking and financial security.
The exhibition area was a vibrant showcase of ‘made in Vietnam’ AI products, reflecting the rapid growth of the country’s AI community. Displays ranged from IoT devices for smart agriculture and Vietnamese speech recognition software to automation solutions for manufacturing, multilingual chatbots, AI-powered medical imaging systems, and logistics optimization solutions. A highlight was the interactive demonstrations by the humanoid robot Vinmotion, captivating attendees and illustrating practical AI applications.
Nguyen Thanh Tung, Director of Technology at MISA Joint Stock Company’s Technology Institute, highlighted challenges such as cost, infrastructure, data, and human resources in deploying large language models (LLMs), advocating for reliance on open-source AI for better computing. A CEO from a leading Vietnamese cloud technology company described Vietnam as an ’emerging potential’ AI player in ASEAN, noting competitive advantages in cost, proactive government support, and rapid economic growth, while also pointing out challenges in infrastructure, talent, legal frameworks, and R&D investment. International collaboration was also a key theme, with the Australia–Vietnam Strategic Technology Centre, launched in 2025, focusing on 5G, 6G, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation.
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The event culminated in the annual AI Awards Ceremony, honoring outstanding AI products and solutions that have made significant contributions to production and daily life, further solidifying Vietnam’s commitment to innovation and sustainable development through AI.
