80 AI companies from Korea come to Vietnam to seek opportunities

AI cooperation opportunities between businesses of the two countries

Within the framework of cooperation between the Ministry of Science and Technology (Vietnam) and the Ministry of Science and ICT (Korea), the Vietnam - Korea Digital Forum 2025 was held with the theme "From industry-specific AI to inclusive AI - Co-creating the future", marking the effort to promote cooperation and share vision on artificial intelligence development between the two countries.

The forum brings an open space and real effectiveness when the thematic sessions are held in parallel with the exciting activities from the exhibition area, introducing high-tech products in the AI field of Korean enterprises.

BDApp of emCT (Korea) is a remote monitoring and control service that solves the problem of false fire alarms. BDApp's functions are instant notification when there is a signal from the fire protection system, turning off false alarms - restoring the system, map the location of the incident and display the camera.

At the event, BDApp was researched by Tan Thanh Cong Construction Technology Joint Stock Company, and the two sides also signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the next stages.

Representatives of emCT company and Vietnamese enterprises signed the MOU in the common space of the forum. (Photo: Manh Hung)

Mr. Pham Huy Tan, representative of Tan Thanh Cong Company, said that the company is looking for an AI fire alarm solution. In the context of the upcoming industrial construction boom in Vietnam, this is a suitable technology application for the need for effective management, reasonable costs and optimal performance.

"We have discussed the roadmap. When using AI solutions in fire prevention, there are procedures and legal requirements. The memorandum of understanding will raise the issue of joint research between the two sides for practical implementation," said Mr. Pham Huy Tan.

BDApp said the company now has a representative office in Vietnam. The forum is an opportunity for BDApp to introduce its technology to partners with the goal of making Vietnam its first stronghold in Southeast Asia.

"The digital forum attracted many Vietnamese businesses interested in Korean technology to participate. I hope to have the opportunity to meet many businesses and cooperate to develop in the Vietnamese market," said Mr. Bongho Lee - CEO of emCT company.

This AI-based fire alarm solution is applied at more than 1,000 locations in Korea, including large factories, commercial areas, hotels such as Samsung, Hyundai, Lotte, CGV... (Photo: Manh Hung)

Vietnam - Korea and the vision of AI development

At the forum, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually becoming the country's new "intelligence infrastructure".

Vietnam needs to build an independent and autonomous AI infrastructure platform, he said, adding that the Ministry of Science and Technology will soon launch the National AI Supercomputing Center. Along with that, the Ministry will also develop an open data ecosystem and increase business support through the National Technology Innovation Fund (NATIF), with at least 40% of the capital being prioritized for AI application projects.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh speaks at the Forum. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

Deputy Minister Hoang Minh said that Vietnam is orienting AI development based on three main pillars: Mastering open technology, developing the domestic AI market, and creating conditions for Vietnamese enterprises to break through from practical application needs.

He emphasized that AI development is not only a matter of technology, but also a journey of creating new value for production, education, healthcare, state administration, defense and security.

Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam highly appreciated the significance and importance of the Forum, considering it a clear demonstration of close cooperation between the two countries in the AI era.

Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young Sam speaks at the Forum. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

He stressed that Vietnam and Korea will continue to cooperate in developing key digital infrastructures such as next-generation networks, AI data centers and cloud computing platforms. At the same time, the two sides will continue to invest in training and nurturing a generation of young talents who will lead the wave of innovation in the digital age.

The Vietnam - Korea Digital Forum 2025 is not only an annual technology event, but also a symbol of the vision of cooperation and sustainable development between the two countries.

This year's program includes 5 thematic discussion sessions, bringing together representatives from government agencies, research institutes, and technology enterprises from Vietnam and Korea.

The working sessions focused on exchanging views on digital infrastructure development, AI technology application and development, promoting innovation, as well as cooperation in training and developing high-quality human resources in the digital age.

Delegates from the two countries attended the Vietnam - Korea Digital Forum 2025. (Photo: Organizing Committee)

In recent times, the two countries have implemented many specific and effective cooperation activities, such as human resource training programs, capacity building support for Vietnamese agencies, consultation on the development of the Law on Electronic Transactions, the Law on Digital Technology Industry, and the implementation of the Vietnam - Korea ITCP project, etc.

Manh Hung

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