AI is a priority for many countries. Vietnam has a big plan for AI. What chances does Vietnam have in this global race? AI is important. Vietnam has a plan.

Tan Aik Hoon says Vietnam has a young workforce with good digital skills, a growing tech system, and government support for digital change.

The best chance is not just making AI tech but using AI to solve real problems.

AI can help Vietnam make manufacturing better, update infrastructure, and innovate in areas like electronics and smart cities.

There's a lot of interest in smart city and smart home projects in Vietnam.

Companies and the government are making AI, connectivity, and automation solutions to improve city living and manage resources better.

This shows a practical approach to using AI, creating new innovation chances.

Globally, people are moving from testing AI to using it. A survey shows 56% of engineers have already made AI products, a big increase from last year.

Vietnam can speed up using AI, turning tech into business results, and use partnerships to deploy AI more effectively.

Many countries want to be AI hubs. Can Vietnam be one? What's needed for this?

Tan Aik Hoon says Vietnam can be a key AI hub, especially in applied and industrial AI.

Vietnam has a growing pool of engineers, stable investment, and collaboration between government, schools, and industry.

Being a major manufacturing base helps Vietnam use AI in real production.

To reach its potential, Vietnam should invest in digital infrastructure, develop AI skills, and work together across sectors.

It's also important to improve access to tech and system integration so businesses can go from small projects to big ones.

Avnet helps by supporting engineering and providing solutions to speed up AI use.

How does Vietnam stand in the global AI scene? What advantages can help it grow in the next five years?

Tan Aik Hoon says Vietnam is a dynamic AI market, especially where AI meets manufacturing and embedded systems.

Vietnam has a growing digital economy, more engineers, and a strong position in global electronics manufacturing.

As AI is used more in devices and production, these strengths will become more valuable.

Avnet's research shows AI apps like automation and defect detection can help Vietnam's industries and improve productivity.

In the next five years, Vietnam can advance by integrating AI deeper into manufacturing and electronics, creating more value.

You said Vietnam is moving from AI tests to real use. What are the clearest signs of this?

Tan Aik Hoon says the way companies evaluate AI is changing.

Now, the focus is on business results like higher efficiency, lower costs, and better products.

Globally, most engineers have already used AI in production, showing a trend.

The combination of edge computing and AI enables devices to process info and respond smartly in real time.

In Vietnam, there's growing interest in Edge AI, automation, and intelligent systems.

Companies no longer want standalone tech; they want integrated solutions combining hardware, software, and connectivity.

This shows the market is maturing, moving from tests to large-scale use and practical results.

Vietnam has identified AI as a growth driver. How can policies influence investment by international tech companies?

Tan Aik Hoon says when the government shows a long-term commitment to digital infrastructure and innovation, international companies gain confidence to invest.

Policies like this also strengthen the tech ecosystem by encouraging collaboration among businesses, schools, and tech providers.

This is important for AI because it needs multiple capabilities like tech, data, and real-world use.

For global companies like Avnet, this creates chances to support customers in Vietnam through solution design and partnerships.

Vietnam recently hosted an event to exchange ideas on practical AI use, focusing on edge computing, automation, and robotics.

The event aims to help organizations bridge the gap between ideas and implementation by connecting them with needed technologies and expertise.

Thai Khang