Hanoi: Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung has hailed cooperation between the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and Google as profoundly significant, helping accelerate Vietnam’s startup and innovation ecosystem, particularly in strategic technology sectors like Artificial Intelligence (AI). At a ceremony held in Hanoi on June 18 to announce new initiatives aimed at bolstering AI entrepreneurship and digital literacy in Vietnam, Dung stressed that the Vietnamese Party and Government have identified science – technology, innovation, and digital transformation as the shortest way and vital pillars for Vietnam to deliver on its aspiration of rapid, sustainable, inclusive, and resilient development.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the partnership between NIC and Google is set to introduce a series of programs that focus on nurturing Vietnam’s burgeoning tech talent and fostering an environment conducive to technological advancements. These programs are expected to create a robust framework for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators, providing them with the necessary resources and support to succeed.

The initiatives unveiled during the ceremony are part of a broader strategy to enhance Vietnam’s competitiveness in the global technology landscape. By leveraging Google’s expertise in AI and digital technologies, the collaboration aims to position Vietnam as a leader in innovation and technology-driven growth.

This strategic cooperation underscores the Vietnamese government’s commitment to embracing digital transformation and underscores its vision to harness technology as a key driver of economic growth. The NIC-Google partnership is anticipated to play a critical role in realizing Vietnam’s development goals and strengthening its innovation capacity on the international stage.