Qualcomm, the leading US technology corporation, sets up an AI center in Vietnam

Qualcomm Corporation has officially launched a new Artificial Intelligence Research and Development (AI R&D) Center in Vietnam - Photo: HAI TRINH

On June 10 in Hanoi , Qualcomm Corporation officially launched its new Artificial Intelligence Research and Development (AI R&D) Center in Vietnam. This is an important milestone in the journey to upgrade the domestic technology ecosystem that has lasted nearly two decades.

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Le Xuan Dinh - Deputy Minister of Science and Technology - said this is an important event marking a new step forward in technological cooperation between Vietnam and the US in a new field of mutual interest to both countries.

Qualcomm's choice of Vietnam as the destination for its AI Research and Development Center demonstrates its belief in the potential and capacity of Vietnam's IT team and human resources.

At the same time, it is also a vivid demonstration of the increasingly deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and the United States.

"We believe that the center, once operational, will enhance AI research capacity in Vietnam, and become a place to contribute to training and developing a team of engineers and experts, contributing to promoting sustainable socio -economic development of Vietnam," affirmed the Deputy Minister of Science and Technology.

Mr. Le Xuan Dinh - Deputy Minister of Science and Technology - Photo: HAI TRINH

This milestone is expected to strengthen Qualcomm's capabilities in developing foundational AI models, while affirming the company's long-term presence in the research and development sector in Vietnam.

Dr. An Mei Chen, Qualcomm's vice president of engineering, with decades of experience and extensive expertise in many of Qualcomm's technology and licensing areas, will lead the engineering management team and be responsible for expansion into other engineering areas.

The center will focus on technological innovation from basic research to platform building, promoting regional human resource development and academic collaborations, and directly contributing to Qualcomm's global product roadmap as well as the development of the AI technology industry in Vietnam.

Dr. Tran My An (An Mei Chen), vice president of engineering at Qualcomm - Photo: HAI TRINH

Qualcomm's operations in Vietnam are closely aligned with national strategies on artificial intelligence, semiconductor technology and digital transformation, with a focus on technology transfer, ecosystem development cooperation and internal capacity building.

Vietnam is actively building an ecosystem that promotes public-private cooperation to accelerate digital transformation, upskill the workforce and enhance innovation capabilities.

In this context, Qualcomm's investment will contribute to promoting national priority goals by combining world-leading advanced AI capabilities, while providing opportunities and conditions for Vietnamese researchers to jointly develop appropriate solutions to face domestic and international challenges.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/qualcomm-tap-doan-cong-nghe-hang-dau-cua-my-lap-trung-tam-ve-ai-tai-viet-nam-2025061011105984.htm