Vietnam, Japan Boost Cooperation in Digital Transformation, Focus on Semiconductors and AI

Vietnam and Japan have agreed to bolster cooperation in digital transformation, with a particular focus on the semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. This marks a concrete step towards realizing agreements reached during Prime Minister Takaichi’s visit to Vietnam in May. The two countries will work closely to enhance economic connectivity and security, promote sci-tech collaboration, and push forward concrete joint projects in digital transformation, green transition, innovation, semiconductors, and AI. Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung stated that despite increasingly complex regional and global environments, Vietnam continues to regard Japan as a key partner and remains committed to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership. Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan praised the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) role in developing the global IP system, particularly in strengthening state management capacity, supporting businesses, training human resources, and promoting the commercialization of intellectual assets. This collaboration is expected to contribute to Vietnam's national competitiveness and technological autonomy, as the semiconductor industry is identified as a strategic technology fundamental to these goals within the country's development policies. Information source: VietnamPlus English