This afternoon, General Secretary To Lam received Nvidia Corporation Chairman Jensen Huang. The General Secretary welcomed Mr. Jensen Huang to return to Vietnam, to be honored and awarded the VinFuture Prize.
The General Secretary highly appreciated Nvidia's efforts to actively coordinate with the Vietnamese Government to promote cooperation and realize the commitment to "turn Vietnam into Nvidia's second home" through the establishment of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development Center and the AI Data Center in Vietnam.
The General Secretary considered this an important milestone for the beginning of the strategic cooperation relationship between Vietnam and Nvidia Corporation.
Successful cooperation with the world's leading technology corporations such as Nvidia in research and development, technology transfer, and high-quality human resource development plays a core role, helping Vietnam maximize the potential of AI to shape the future of technology, realizing development goals in the new era of the nation.
Vietnam is at a very important time with revolutionary changes in thinking and methods of organizing and implementing the country's development strategy in the new era.
The Party and Government of Vietnam especially want to take advantage of the achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, considering science, technology and innovation as the focus to transform the growth model, develop the digital economy and achieve sustainable development.
Vietnam identifies the semiconductor and AI sectors as strategic priorities to create breakthroughs in productivity and strong competitiveness, and deeply participate in the global technology value chain.
General Secretary To Lam hopes that Nvidia Corporation will continue to accompany Vietnam to develop the AI ecosystem and promote technological self-reliance.
Vietnam considers Nvidia Corporation a leading strategic partner in the fields of semiconductors and AI, and is committed to creating the most favorable conditions for effective implementation of cooperation between the two sides.
Nvidia Corporation Chairman Jensen Huang expressed his joy and impression to visit Vietnam again, including promoting the establishment of the AI Research and Development Center and AI Data Center in Vietnam.
Nvidia Chairman Jensen Huang shared with General Secretary To Lam his thoughts on the important transformational moment the world is taking place at and Vietnam's future vision.
He emphasized the special importance of AI technology and other advanced technologies in restarting the current technology world, which is a great opportunity for Vietnam to quickly access and promote the development of new industries, new services, new products, new business models to break through, take shortcuts, and serve the nation's development strategy.
Nvidia Chairman Jensen Huang was impressed with Vietnam's vision for the future and strong determination to make breakthroughs through science and technology and innovation in the new era.
Mr. Jensen Huang assessed that Vietnam's competitive advantages, especially the quality of human resources, development potential and widespread application of new technologies, will be important driving forces for cooperation between Nvidia and Vietnam.
Nvidia is ready to cooperate with Vietnam in building infrastructure, training and education, supporting Vietnam's AI startup community, and accompanying Vietnam towards development goals.
Also this afternoon, General Secretary To Lam received international scientists and experts who are visiting Vietnam and attending the 2024 VinFuture Prize award ceremony.
General Secretary To Lam congratulated international scientists, especially outstanding scientists in the fields of artificial intelligence, materials science, environmental research and medical applications, who were honored with the VinFuture Prize.
General Secretary To Lam shared the vision and determination of the Party, State and people of Vietnam to realize development goals, becoming a developing country with modern industry and high middle income by 2030 and a developed country with high income by 2045...
On behalf of the VinFuture Prize Council, Professor Richard Henry Friend affirmed the international stature of the VinFuture Prize, the important and practical significance of the research and contributions of the scientists awarded this year...
International scientists and experts highly appreciate Vietnam's vision, major orientations and determination in developing and utilizing science and technology, innovation to create strategic driving forces for strong breakthroughs.
General Secretary To Lam asked scientists and experts to continue to cooperate and support Vietnam in the following areas: consulting on policies to develop new science and technology and choosing appropriate investment directions.
In addition, support the training of high-quality human resources to serve the development strategy of the semiconductor and artificial intelligence industries; promote the formation and development of innovation centers...
TH (according to Vietnamnet)