Singapore introduces AI in classrooms

Singapore introduces AI in classrooms

At Lakeside Primary School in Singapore, a trolley full of laptops is wheeled to the door of a fifth grade classroom where 30 or so students rush out to a hallway to retrieve them to learn mathematics using artificial intelligence (AI) each week.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Thailand forms AI committee to boost digital economy

Thailand forms AI committee to boost digital economy

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is advancing its plans to form a new national artificial intelligence (AI) committee as part of its effort to advance the second phase of the national AI strategy.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Samsung launches training program to aid Vietnam’s 50,000 semiconductor talent goal

Samsung launches training program to aid Vietnam’s 50,000 semiconductor talent goal

Samsung Vietnam and the National Innovation Center (NIC) jointly launched the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) 2023-2024, a technological talent training program, at the NIC facility in Hanoi on Friday.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Nvidia keen on building AI center, relocating GPU production in Vietnam

Nvidia keen on building AI center, relocating GPU production in Vietnam

Nvidia is keen on working with Vietnamese authorities to establish a training-research-development center for artificial intelligence (AI), install super computers, and relocate part of its graphics processing unit (GPU) production to the country.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

AI giant Nvidia explores Vietnam investment expansion opportunities

AI giant Nvidia explores Vietnam investment expansion opportunities

U.S. chip and artificial intelligence giant Nvidia says it will consider expanding investment in Vietnam after a high-ranking delegation ends a fact-finding trip to the country.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam tech giant FPT to invest $200 mln in AI factory, utilizing Nvidia technology

Vietnam tech giant FPT to invest $200 mln in AI factory, utilizing Nvidia technology

Vietnam’s leading tech firm FPT Corp. will invest $200 million in building an artificial intelligence (AI) factory, utilizing technology provided by U.S. chip and AI giant Nvidia.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US chip giant Nvidia delegation discusses AI, semiconductor cooperation with Vietnam

US chip giant Nvidia delegation discusses AI, semiconductor cooperation with Vietnam

Executives from U.S. chip and Artificial Intelligence (AI) giant Nvidia led by vice president Keith Strier are in Vietnam to explore investment opportunities in AI and semiconductors.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Thailand promotes AI, creative economy

Thailand promotes AI, creative economy

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is planning to establish new units to align with the government's policy to promote artificial intelligence (AI) and the creative economy as levers of soft power.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US company steps up AI investment in Southeast Asia

US company steps up AI investment in Southeast Asia

The U.S. chip manufacturer Nvidia is planning to build a $200 million artificial intelligence (AI) centre in Indonesia as part of its push into Southeast Asia.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

National University of Singapore launches AI Institute

National University of Singapore launches AI Institute

The National University of Singapore (NUS) made debut its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute aimed at fostering research and application of this technology in education, healthcare and finance.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Indonesia emphasises three important steps to manage AI better

Indonesia emphasises three important steps to manage AI better

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has emphasised three important steps that her country is following to better manage and apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make democracy better and deliver more benefits to the people.

Southeast Asia - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Intel, Vietnam telco Viettel partner up in AI, 5G, data center, smart devices

Intel, Vietnam telco Viettel partner up in AI, 5G, data center, smart devices

Vietnamese telecom giant Viettel and U.S. technological firm Intel have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate research & development (R&D) and advanced technologies at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Samsung Vietnam targets 10% export revenue growth with AI-powered phones

Samsung Vietnam targets 10% export revenue growth with AI-powered phones

Samsung Vietnam is targeting a 10% growth in export revenues this year, with its new product - artificial intelligence (AI)-powered phones - positively welcomed in the world, says CEO Choi Joo Ho.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Intel, WB to help Danang with semiconductor, AI training

Intel, WB to help Danang with semiconductor, AI training

U.S.-based Intel Corporation and the World Bank have pledged to support the central city of Danang train residents in semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI).

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Intel offers digitalization training per Vietnam’s needs

Intel offers digitalization training per Vietnam’s needs

Intel is willing to cooperate in training and accepting Vietnamese students as interns and employees as Vietnam needs, a senior company executive said Tuesday.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam picks five universities to impart semiconductor training

Vietnam picks five universities to impart semiconductor training

Vietnam has selected five universities for training a much needed semiconductor industry workforce, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said Friday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam’s job market to be less impacted by AI

Vietnam’s job market to be less impacted by AI

As an emerging economy still relying significantly on the manufacturing and agriculture sectors, Vietnam would be less impacted by AI, writes Dr Jung Woo Han, senior program manager for human resource management and entrepreneurship, RMIT Vietnam.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

HCMC chosen by AI as top destination for unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration

HCMC chosen by AI as top destination for unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration

Ho Chi Minh City, known for its vibrant nightlife and stunning fireworks, has been ranked third among the top 10 global destinations for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration, as selected by AI technology.

Travel - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Tech giant Nvidia plans to set up entity, make Vietnam second home: CEO

Tech giant Nvidia plans to set up entity, make Vietnam second home: CEO

Nvidia plans to establish a legal entity in Vietnam and make the country its second home, the U.S. chipmaker’s president and CEO Jensen Huang stated on Monday.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

High costs, uncertain returns deterring AI investment in Vietnam

High costs, uncertain returns deterring AI investment in Vietnam

High costs and uncertain investment returns are making Vietnamese businesses hesitant about making AI investments, said Naoyuki Kawakita, chairman of advertisement and communications services firm Hakuhodo Vietnam.

Opinion - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Tech giant FPT becomes strategic shareholder of leading U.S. AI startup

Tech giant FPT becomes strategic shareholder of leading U.S. AI startup

FPT Corporation, a leading IT firm in Vietnam, on Tuesday officially became a major investor and a strategic partner in Asia-Pacific of Landing AI, the U.S.’s leading computer vision platform and artificial intelligence (AI) software company, vowing to drive the application and education of AI.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam conglomerate Vingroup closes AI and data subsidiary

Vietnam conglomerate Vingroup closes AI and data subsidiary

Vingroup has dissolved its subsidiary Vantix, a provider of AI & data management services and solutions, the largest private conglomerate in Vietnam announced on Friday.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Ericsson values Vietnam’s attractiveness as hi-tech foreign investment destination: CEO

Ericsson values Vietnam’s attractiveness as hi-tech foreign investment destination: CEO

In a talk with The Investor, Denis Brunetti - president of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, speaks about Vietnam’s significant potential to attract high tech foreign investment, particularly in manufacturing and R&D, accelerating the digital transformation of industries and growing the digital economy.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

What awaits AI in the banking and finance sector?

What awaits AI in the banking and finance sector?

The banking and financial sectors are in a transformative period with the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), writes Dr Vo Hong Diem, lecturer in Blockchain Enabled Business, The Business School, RMIT Vietnam.

Banking - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

CTOptimal the surprise package at Vietnam Digital Technology Exhibition

CTOptimal the surprise package at Vietnam Digital Technology Exhibition

CTOptimal, a member of CT Group, has taken the Vietnam Digital Technology Exhibition by storm with its latest AI advancements.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam needs to brace for sustainable tourism, new tech trends: travel platform Traveloka

Vietnam needs to brace for sustainable tourism, new tech trends: travel platform Traveloka

Caesar Indra, president of Traveloka, a leading travel platform in Southeast Asia, shares with The Investor the significance of Vietnam’s ability to boost sustainable tourism and provide end-to-end technology solutions for a new age of travel as technology open doors to modern-day travel aspirations.

Executive Talk - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Tech modernization tops ASEAN CEOs' priorities

Tech modernization tops ASEAN CEOs' priorities

About half the CEOs of firms in ASEAN countries including Vietnam identify tech modernization as their highest business priority.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam employees upbeat about AI-created opportunities: PwC study

Vietnam employees upbeat about AI-created opportunities: PwC study

Overall business sentiment is positive with 54% of Vietnam respondents in an Asia Pacific personnel survey by PwC believing that their organizations will be in business for more than 10 years if they remain on their current paths.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Trusting Social brings AI-powered agents to enterprises, backed by Microsoft Cloud

Trusting Social brings AI-powered agents to enterprises, backed by Microsoft Cloud

Trusting Social, a leading Asian fintech AI company, has announced the launch of Agent Foundry, a generative AI platform that provides trainable, AI-powered autonomous agents to enterprises.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Samsung Ventures invests in Vietnam's sleep tech startup Earable®

Samsung Ventures invests in Vietnam's sleep tech startup Earable®

Earable® Neuroscience, a deep tech company that focuses on the neuroscience ecosystem to improve everyday experience, has announced the completion of the investment process from its bridge round by Samsung Ventures at an undisclosed amount on Wednesday.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Renesas Design Vietnam deploys AI-driven verification for car chips

Renesas Design Vietnam deploys AI-driven verification for car chips

Renesas Electronics in Vietnam is utilizing one of the world’s latest AI-driven chip verification and debug tools to power up the development of its R-Car automotive designs.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Masan allowed to invest $105 mln in Singapore’s Trust IQ

Masan allowed to invest $105 mln in Singapore’s Trust IQ

Vietnamese conglomerate Masan Group’s subsidiary The Sherpa on Friday received an offshore investment registration certificate to place $105 million in Singapore-based tech firm Trust IQ Pte. Ltd.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Microsoft inaugurates first AI healthcare partnership in Vietnam with VinBrain

Microsoft inaugurates first AI healthcare partnership in Vietnam with VinBrain

Vietnam’s AI healthcare software company VinBrain and American tech giant Microsoft have embarked on a healhtech partnership that will see the duo work on data sharing, product validation, and R&D.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Samsung eyes additional $2-bln investment in Vietnam

Samsung eyes additional $2-bln investment in Vietnam

Korean electronics giant Samsung is set to add $2 billion into Vietnam, raising its total to $20 billion, according to Samsung Electronics CEO Han Jong-hee.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Japanese firm invests $35 mln in Danang hi-tech R&D center

Japanese firm invests $35 mln in Danang hi-tech R&D center

The Da Nang Fujikin Research, Development and Production Center in the eponymous central city was inaugurated Thursday, focusing on hi-tech areas like robotics, artificial intelligence and nanotechnology.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7