On December 6, General Secretary To Lam welcomed Jensen Huang, Chairman of NVIDIA Corporation, during his visit to Vietnam to receive the prestigious VinFuture Award.

General Secretary To Lam expressed his appreciation for NVIDIA's active collaboration with the Vietnamese government and praised the company’s commitment to establishing Vietnam as its "second home." This vision is being realized through the planned creation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development Center and an AI Data Center in Vietnam.

“This marks a significant milestone in the strategic partnership between Vietnam and NVIDIA,” stated the General Secretary. He emphasized that successful collaboration with global technology leaders like NVIDIA in research, development, technology transfer, and human resource training is crucial for Vietnam to harness AI's potential to shape its technological future and achieve developmental goals in the new era.

Vietnam is undergoing a transformative period, embracing revolutionary changes in strategic thinking and implementation methods for national development. The government has identified science, technology, and innovation as central to its growth model, enabling a transition to a digital economy and sustainable development.

The General Secretary highlighted AI and semiconductors as strategic priorities for Vietnam. These sectors are expected to drive significant improvements in productivity, strengthen global competitiveness, and integrate Vietnam deeper into the global technology value chain.

General Secretary To Lam invited NVIDIA to continue supporting Vietnam in developing a robust AI ecosystem, fostering technological self-reliance and resilience. He recognized NVIDIA as a leading strategic partner in AI and semiconductors and reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to creating favorable conditions for effective collaboration.

Jensen Huang, Chairman of NVIDIA, expressed his enthusiasm for returning to Vietnam and advancing the establishment of the AI Research and Development Center and AI Data Center.

He shared the General Secretary’s perspective on the transformative changes reshaping the world and acknowledged Vietnam's forward-looking vision and determination to leverage science and technology for national advancement.

Huang highlighted the pivotal role of AI and other advanced technologies in reshaping industries, creating new services, and driving innovation in business models. He viewed Vietnam as well-positioned to seize this opportunity, thanks to its competitive advantages, particularly its skilled workforce and strong potential for adopting cutting-edge technologies.

NVIDIA is eager to collaborate with Vietnam in infrastructure development, education and training, and supporting AI startups. The company pledged to work closely with Vietnam to achieve its strategic objectives and foster a thriving technological ecosystem.

The meeting underscored the shared commitment of Vietnam and NVIDIA to advancing science, technology, and innovation as foundational pillars of national development. Both sides expressed optimism about the prospects of their partnership and its impact on shaping Vietnam’s future in the global technology landscape.

Tran Thuong