Dassault Systèmes, Viettel partner to drive Vietnam's high-tech growth

By VNA
Fri, August 29, 2025 | 2:44 pm GMT+7

Dassault Systèmes and Viettel have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in AI, machine learning, digital design and simulation, aiming to accelerate digital transformation, foster innovation, and enhance Vietnam’s position in high-tech industries.

Representatives from Dassault Systèmes and Viettel pose for a photo after signing the MoU. Photo courtesy of Dassault Systèmes.

Representatives from Dassault Systèmes and Viettel pose for a photo after signing the MoU. Photo courtesy of Dassault Systèmes.

Under a recently signed MoU, Dassault Systèmes will partner with Viettel AI and other Viettel subsidiaries to deploy the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and AI/machine learning solutions in smart manufacturing and digital transformation projects.

The partnership will focus on applications including AI-driven product design and simulation, virtual twins, manufacturing optimisation, natural language processing, robotics, and AI-powered data analytics for research and development.

A joint working framework will be set up to identify and implement initiatives that enhance Viettel’s innovation capacity and contribute to Vietnam’s long-term industrial development.

The MoU also highlights the importance of talent development and training, aiming to equip Viettel’s workforce with advanced digital and AI-driven skills to meet future technology demands and accelerate national upskilling.

“Dassault Systèmes has been in Vietnam for over 20 years, and our new partnership with Viettel AI marks an important step forward. Together, we will leverage Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE and virtual twin technologies to accelerate smarter industries, upskill high-tech talent, and drive sustainable growth,” said Samson Khaou, executive vice president for the Asia-Pacific at Dassault Systèmes.

Viettel AI CEO Nguyen Manh Quy said the collaboration with Dassault Systèmes would allow the company to apply AI and digital solutions across its strategic sectors, enabling faster problem-solving, creation of smarter solutions, and development of a highly skilled talent base to strengthen Vietnam’s position in the global technology landscape.

The signing of this first MoU between the two companies marks the beginning of a long-term partnership, with pilot projects and stakeholder engagement set to be launched in the coming months.

Comments (0)
  • Read More
Asia’s leading luxury travel magazine hails Hanoi's new opera house: 'Move aside, Sydney'

Asia’s leading luxury travel magazine hails Hanoi's new opera house: 'Move aside, Sydney'

Even while under construction, the new Hanoi Opera House at West Lake has become a focal point for international media.

Companies - Sun, May 10, 2026 | 11:21 am GMT+7

Duc Giang Chemicals CEO reassures shareholders, accepts profit erosion pressure

Duc Giang Chemicals CEO reassures shareholders, accepts profit erosion pressure

CEO of Duc Giang Chemicals Group JSC (HoSE: DGC) Luu Bach Dat admitted shortcomings in the company’s legal compliance following the arrest of senior executives and pledged to close regulatory loopholes to prevent similar issues in the future.

Companies - Sun, May 10, 2026 | 10:54 am GMT+7

Vietnam developer Saigonres plans $650 mln investment for next 5 years

Vietnam developer Saigonres plans $650 mln investment for next 5 years

Saigon Real Estate Group JSC (Saigonres) plans total investment of VND17.11 trillion ($650.37 million) for 2026-2030, implying average annual capital demand of about VND3-4 trillion ($114-152 million).

Real Estate - Sun, May 10, 2026 | 10:15 am GMT+7

Firms must abandon five leadership habits to navigate AI era: FPT CEO

Firms must abandon five leadership habits to navigate AI era: FPT CEO

The important thing is not to chase AI, but to apply AI to solve the right organizational problems, said Nguyen Van Khoa, CEO of FPT Corporation, a leading technology company in Vietnam.

Companies - Sun, May 10, 2026 | 8:00 am GMT+7

Trung Nam Group's solar power arm suffers $37 mln loss amid rising debt pressure

Trung Nam Group's solar power arm suffers $37 mln loss amid rising debt pressure

Trung Nam Thuan Nam Solar Power Company Limited, a subsidiary of the multi-sector Trung Nam Group, incurred a net loss of VND969 billion ($36.83 million) in 2025, reversing a profit of VND138.2 billion ($5.35 million) a year earlier, according to its 2025 earnings statement.

Companies - Sat, May 9, 2026 | 3:01 pm GMT+7

French firms eye Vietnam’s North-South high-speed railway project

French firms eye Vietnam’s North-South high-speed railway project

A delegation of 15 major French companies and industrial groups has expressed interest in participating in Vietnam’s planned North-South high-speed railway project.

Infrastructure - Sat, May 9, 2026 | 2:38 pm GMT+7

Grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh opens 1st store in Hanoi, takes cautious northern Vietnam expansion approach

Grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh opens 1st store in Hanoi, takes cautious northern Vietnam expansion approach

Bach Hoa Xanh, a grocery chain operated by Vietnam’s leading retailer Mobile World Investment Corporation (HoSE: MWG), has opened its first store in Hanoi, marking entry into one of the country’s most competitive consumer markets.

Companies - Sat, May 9, 2026 | 8:17 am GMT+7

Intel to continue expanding investment in Vietnam: exec

Intel to continue expanding investment in Vietnam: exec

U.S. chipmaker Intel will continue expanding investment, supporting workforce training, and helping develop Vietnam’s semiconductor ecosystem as the country refines investment support mechanisms to retain large-scale high-tech projects, said its executives.

Industries - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 7:48 pm GMT+7

Vietnam stocks extend rally to fresh record high

Vietnam stocks extend rally to fresh record high

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index extended gains for a fourth straight session on Thursday, closing at a new all-time high of 1,915.37 points as large-cap banking and property stocks supported the market despite continued foreign selling.

Finance - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 5:49 pm GMT+7

Vingroup’s VinMetal partners with Primetals for green steel complex in central Vietnam

Vingroup’s VinMetal partners with Primetals for green steel complex in central Vietnam

Vingroup’s subsidiary VinMetal has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with global steel giant Primetals Technologies to develop a large-scale integrated steel complex in central Vietnam.

Industries - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 4:25 pm GMT+7

Hanoi pushes Sumitomo, BRG to accelerate $4.2 bln smart city project

Hanoi pushes Sumitomo, BRG to accelerate $4.2 bln smart city project

Hanoi authorities have asked Japan’s Sumitomo and local conglomerate BRG Group to quicken the progress of the North Hanoi Smart City project as soon as legal procedures are finalized.

Real Estate - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 3:31 pm GMT+7

Moody's Ratings upgrades MBBank's deposit ratings to Ba2 from Ba3, outlook stable

Moody's Ratings upgrades MBBank's deposit ratings to Ba2 from Ba3, outlook stable

Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has announced an upgrade of the local currency and foreign currency long-term deposit and issuer ratings for Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB, HoSE: MBB) from Ba3 to Ba2, aligning with Vietnam’s sovereign rating (Ba2 positive). The outlook remains "Stable."

Banking - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 3:00 pm GMT+7

Vietnam welcomes leading Indian groups to expand energy, infrastructure cooperation: top leader

Vietnam welcomes leading Indian groups to expand energy, infrastructure cooperation: top leader

Vietnam is ready to create favorable conditions for capable Indian corporations and businesses to expand investment and operations in the country in line with its laws, while ensuring transparency and balanced interests among stakeholders, said Vietnam’s Party chief and President To Lam.

Economy - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 1:59 pm GMT+7

Vietnam airport operator ACV records slows disbursement for Long Thanh mega-airport project

Vietnam airport operator ACV records slows disbursement for Long Thanh mega-airport project

Airports Corporation of Vietnam's (ACV) slow disbursement for the Long Thanh International Airport project, located in the southern province of Dong Nai, highlights implementation bottlenecks despite the company's strong profitability in Q1/2026 and substantial cash reserves for the country's largest aviation infrastructure project.

Companies - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 1:41 pm GMT+7

Vietnam property developers shift to asset-holding strategy for stable cash flow

Vietnam property developers shift to asset-holding strategy for stable cash flow

Vietnamese property developers are increasingly shifting away from the traditional build-to-sell model and focusing instead on accumulating long-term assets capable of generating stable recurring income, as the industry adapts to lessons learned from the market downturn of 2022-2023.

Real Estate - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 12:07 pm GMT+7

Vietnamese, Indian firms exchange 27 agreements on aviation, tourism, logistics, technology

Vietnamese, Indian firms exchange 27 agreements on aviation, tourism, logistics, technology

Vietnamese and Indian firms on Thursday exchanged 27 cooperation agreements aimed at boosting trade, investment, tourism and training between the two countries, thereby making bilateral partnership deeper, more practical and effective.

Economy - Fri, May 8, 2026 | 11:13 am GMT+7