The article “Vietnam’s AI Leadership Status Is Blossoming” published by Forbes last week said that Vietnam ranks 6th out of the 10 ASEAN countries and 55th globally in the 2022 Government AI Readiness Index, up seven places compared to 2021.
The country earned an average score of 53.96 points, surpassing the global average of 44.61.
The readiness of a country or territory toward AI technology is evaluated through three pillars – the government, technology, and data infrastructure.
Forbes said the Vietnamese government is investing heavily in AI and other digital technologies such as machine learning, blockchain, big data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud computing.
Vietnam recently approved the National Digital Transformation Program by 2025 with an orientation towards 2030, which is creating a foundation for a solid strategy for the country to become a powerful AI innovator in the years to come.
According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), there are about 50 universities and academies in Vietnam that teach major subjects related to AI.