AI, semiconductors, quantum technology... are proposed to be prioritized for cooperation between Vietnam and Korea.

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung proposed that the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology and the Korean Ministry of Science, Information and Communications Technology will jointly select a number of technology fields such as AI, semiconductors, and quantum technology to prioritize joint development in the coming time...

Within the framework of General Secretary To Lam's recent State visit to South Korea, Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung met and worked with Korean Minister of Science, Information and Communications Technology Kyung Hoon Bae.

At the meeting, Minister Nguyen Manh Hung proposed five key cooperation proposals to bring Vietnam-Korea cooperation into a more extensive development phase.

Regarding research and development cooperation, the two Ministries will jointly select a number of technology fields to prioritize joint development, such as AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, new materials and clean energy; Expand the scale and number of science and technology tasks according to the Protocol and ODA technology projects.

Prioritize the implementation of VKIST phase 2, aiming to build this institute into a core industrial R&D center of Vietnam; Promote the Government - Institute/School - Enterprise cooperation model, especially the construction of a joint R&D Center in Vietnam, with co-funding and co-ownership of results between enterprises of the two countries; Cooperate to improve technological capacity for Vietnamese institutes, schools and enterprises, through sharing institutional models, technology assessment and expert training.

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung presented a souvenir to Minister Kyung Hoon Bae.

Regarding cooperation in the field of AI, the two sides will cooperate in building policies and legal frameworks on AI; and cooperate in training and developing high-quality AI human resources.

Consider supporting the establishment of an AI Training Center in Vietnam with the participation of Korean institutes, schools and enterprises; Cooperate in piloting responsible AI applications: coordinate the development of AI pilot projects serving the community (AI in medical diagnosis, smart education, urban transportation).

Promoting connection between AI businesses and startups: establishing a channel connecting AI companies between the two countries; supporting Vietnamese businesses to participate in the AI ​​innovation ecosystem in Korea.

Regarding the VKIST Project, it is recommended that the Korean Government pay attention and allocate non-refundable ODA capital to Vietnam to implement the VKIST Project Phase 2; support both sides to continue effectively implementing the Project Phase 2 with a focus on investment in priority areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology and advanced materials to turn the Institute into a key industrial research center, playing a core role in the national innovation network, in line with the orientation of the Science, Technology and Innovation Development Strategy for the period 2026 - 2035.

Regarding cooperation through the Vietnam - Korea Joint Committee for Science and Technology Cooperation, the Minister proposed that the two sides coordinate to organize the 10th Meeting of the Vietnam - Korea Joint Committee for Science and Technology Cooperation in 2026 in Vietnam, focusing on the above 6 fields.

Regarding cooperation within the framework of the Korea-ASEAN Digital Innovation Project, the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology supports the implementation of the Korea-ASEAN Digital Innovation Flagship Project and is ready to closely coordinate with MSIT to implement this initiative in Vietnam.

Minister Nguyen Manh Hung proposed that the two sides could consider some specific cooperation contents such as implementing some research projects and applying digital technology for the community; AI development cooperation projects between Vietnamese enterprises and Korean partners; Organizing the ASEAN - Korea Digital Innovation Forum in Vietnam, which can be combined within the framework of the Vietnam International Digital Week, scheduled to be held in October 2026.

At the meeting, the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in building core infrastructure such as AI, next-generation networks and data centers, building legal and institutional frameworks to enter the digital age of AI; sharing policies, strategies and finding cooperation directions in a number of key areas such as the semiconductor industry, AI and the use of AI in the public sector...

According to VnEconomy

Source: https://mst.gov.vn/ai-ban-dan-cong-nghe-luong-tu-duoc-de-xuat-uu-tien-hop-tac-giua-viet-nam-va-han-quoc-197251025165007846.htm