Hanoi (VNA) – For the first time, Vietnam played host to a major international event that brought together over 1,000 senior leaders, world-leading experts, and representatives from global technology giants such as Google, NVIDIA, IBM, Meta, Intel, TSMC, Samsung, MediaTek, Tokyo Electron, Panasonic, Qorvo, and Marvell.
Held on March 12 in Hanoi, the conference was co-organised by US-based company Aitomatic and the Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC).
More than just a venue for sharing the latest industry insights, AISC 2025 served as a cross-border business bridge, unlocking breakthrough opportunities for Vietnam’s AI and semiconductor sectors to contribute meaningfully to the global technology value chain.
According to Vu Quoc Huy, Director of the NIC under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, this is a pivotal moment as AI and semiconductor technologies are driving the global digital transformation and reshaping industries and economies.
Under strong government leadership, Vietnam is actively embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with AI and semiconductors positioned as strategic pillars for national development.
As one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital economies, Vietnam is leveraging its strategic location, skilled workforce, and rapidly modernising infrastructure. Combined with supportive government policies and an open investment climate, these factors are positioning the country as an emerging hub for global tech corporations.
Speaking on behalf of the organising committee, Dr Christopher Nguyen, founder of Aitomatic, praised Vietnam’s efforts to foster AI and semiconductor development, saying they reflect a forward-looking strategy in line with global shifts in the tech value chain.
He added that AISC 2025 demonstrates strong international interest and reaffirms Vietnam’s appeal as a strategic destination in high-tech industries.
Dr Nguyen also noted that the convergence of national vision and international investment interest - from countries such as the US, Japan, and the Republic of Korea - has created strong momentum for the AISC platform and opened up new opportunities for Vietnam’s AI and semiconductor sectors.
Forum discussions highlighted the vital role of open-source AI in fostering innovation and optimising chip production, opening the door for Vietnamese enterprises to access cutting-edge technology and enhance their standing in the global supply chain.
Notably, for the first time in Vietnam, participating firms joined the Startup Pavilion–International Shark Tank programme, offering a unique space for emerging innovators to pitch and connect.
Another standout moment was the debut of SemiKong, an open-source AI model developed to optimise chip production. This pioneering initiative was the result of a trilateral collaboration between Aitomatic (USA), Tokyo Electron (Japan), and FPT Software (Vietnam).
In addition, the conference featured over 50 technology booths displaying innovative solutions and products across the AI and semiconductor landscape./.
