Qualcomm launches AI R&D center in Vietnam - Reuters

Qualcomm launches AI R&D center in Vietnam - Reuters

US tech giant Qualcomm has officially launched its artificial intelligence research and development (AI R&D) center in Vietnam, marking a significant milestone in the company's presence in the country. The new center, based in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, is part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group and aims to develop cutting-edge generative AI and agentic AI solutions for various sectors, including smartphones, personal computers, extended reality (XR), automotive technology, and the Internet of Things (IoT) [1][2][3][4].

The launch ceremony, held on June 10, was attended by Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh, who described the new center as a significant step forward in technology cooperation between Vietnam and the US. He emphasized that the establishment reflects Qualcomm’s confidence in Vietnam’s IT workforce and underscores the deepening comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations [1][2].

Thieu Phuong Nam, Country Director of Qualcomm Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos, highlighted that the new center aligns with Vietnam’s national strategies on AI, semiconductors, and digital transformation. By combining Vietnam’s talent with Qualcomm’s global scale and expertise, the company hopes to accelerate the development of advanced, energy-efficient AI solutions while reinforcing Vietnam’s role in the global innovation value chain [1][2].

Qualcomm currently operates two representative offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, alongside its first R&D Center in Southeast Asia, launched in Hanoi in 2020. The company is also known for the Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge, an annual initiative that supports and nurtures local tech startups through financial, technical, business, and intellectual property assistance [1][2][3].

The move by Qualcomm is part of Vietnam’s broader strategy to attract global tech giants to establish high-tech facilities and projects in the country. Under Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, Vietnam aims to rank among the top three countries in Southeast Asia for AI research and development by 2030. The country’s strategic location, attractive policies, and rich resources are drawing significant investment from leading global tech firms [3].

The establishment of the new AI R&D center by Qualcomm is expected to enhance Vietnam’s AI research capabilities, contribute to the training and development of local and international AI experts and engineers, and promote the country’s sustainable socio-economic development [1][2].

References:
[1] https://en.sggp.org.vn/qualcomm-launches-new-ai-rd-center-in-vietnam-post118168.html
[2] https://en.vietnamplus.vn/qualcomm-launches-new-ai-rd-centre-in-vietnam-post320733.vnp
[3] https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/us-tech-giant-qualcomm-opens-ai-rd-centre-vietnam
[4] https://news.tuoitre.vn/us-tech-giant-qualcomm-opens-ai-rd-center-in-hanoi-103250610172808978.htm