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| Launch: A major milestone: Qualcomm officially launched its AI R&D Center in Vietnam, marking a bold step forward with the support of key partners and government officials. |
On June 10, 2025, Qualcomm officially announced the opening of its new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research & Development Center in Vietnam, marking an important step in its nearly two-decade journey of developing the country’s technology ecosystem. The event, attended by representatives from the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology and key partners and stakeholders, underscored Qualcomm’s commitment to driving AI innovation, nurturing high-quality talent, and supporting Vietnam’s transformation into a high-tech powerhouse in the region.
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Mr. Thieu Phuong Nam - General Director of Qualcomm Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia spoke at the launching ceremony of the AI Research and Development Center in Vietnam |
Enhancing AI capabilities through strategic integration
Following Qualcomm’s acquisition of the generative AI division of VinAI, one of Vietnam’s leading AI research institutes, the Center combines Qualcomm’s world- class expertise with deep understanding of machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. This milestone strengthens Qualcomm’s capabilities in foundational AI models and establishes a long-term R&D presence in Vietnam.
The newly established AI R&D Center will house researchers and engineers based in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, who will be part of Qualcomm’s global AI Research teams. These teams will play a key role in developing generative AI solutions and AI agents across smartphones, PCs, XR, automotive, and IoT applications.
Leaders hold a global vision
As part of the acquisition from VinAI, Dr. Hung Bui, Vice President of Technology and former CEO of VinAI - who has decades of experience in AI/ML research from leading research institutes such as SRI and Google DeepMind - will lead the AI research strategy for the local center and contribute to Qualcomm's global AI research direction.
Additionally, Dr. An Mei Chen, Qualcomm's Vice President of Engineering with extensive expertise in technology and licensing, will lead engineering operations at the new center. She will also be responsible for spearheading expansion into other engineering areas.
The center will focus on technology innovation, from basic research to platform prototyping, promoting regional talent growth and academic collaboration, and directly contributing to Qualcomm's global product roadmap as well as contributing to Vietnam's AI industry.
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| Panel Discussion: “Powering Vietnam’s AI Future” – A powerful exchange of ideas as Mr. Thieu Phuong Nam and top industry leaders explore the future of AI at Qualcomm’s strategic forum in Hanoi. |
Elevating Vietnam's high-tech future
Qualcomm's investment is closely aligned with national strategies on AI, semiconductors and digital transformation, supporting initiatives such as technology transfer, ecosystem cooperation and capacity building.
As Vietnam actively promotes an ecosystem where public-private partnerships drive digital transformation, upskill local talent, and enhance government innovation capacity, Qualcomm’s investment will directly support national priorities by bringing world-class AI capabilities and empowering local researchers and engineers to co-develop solutions that are adaptable to both domestic and global challenges.
“Qualcomm’s investment in AI research and development in Vietnam underscores the growing strength of our technology ecosystem and the important role of international partnerships in advancing the National AI Strategy,” said Bui The Duy, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology. “We appreciate the participation of world-leading technology companies like Qualcomm in enhancing domestic capacity, facilitating knowledge transfer and building a high-quality science and technology workforce for the future.”
“The launch of our AI Research and Development Center not only reflects our long-term commitment to supporting groundbreaking research and nurturing local talent in Vietnam, but also contributes to our journey to becoming a leader in high-tech innovation,” said Alex Rogers, President, Qualcomm Technology Licensing (QTL) and Global Affairs.
“By combining Vietnam’s exceptional talent with Qualcomm’s global scale and expertise, we are enhancing Vietnam’s ability to develop advanced, energy-efficient AI solutions across a wide range of applications, while also strengthening Vietnam’s role in the global innovation value chain,” said Thieu Phuong Nam, Country Manager for Qualcomm Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The center aims to create long-term socioeconomic benefits by creating high-value technical jobs, collaborating with Vietnamese universities, and promoting local human resources. By integrating advanced R&D capabilities into practice, Qualcomm is helping Vietnam transition from a manufacturing hub to a global technology innovation hub – with AI solutions developed in Vietnam serving the world.
Source: https://baoquocte.vn/qualcomm-khai-truong-trung-tam-rd-ai-moi-tai-viet-nam-331857.html
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