Nvidia has expressed its support for Ho Chi Minh City to become a leading artificial intelligence (AI) technology center. The initiative aims to propel the city towards becoming one of the top 5 cities in AI globally by focusing on training human resources in the industry.
During a meeting between Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Chairman Phan Van Mai and Nvidia Vice President Keith Strier on April 26, Mr. Strier commended the city for its preparation in the field of AI, given its abundance of resources such as nearly 100 universities and around 1 million IT engineers capable of delving into AI. Nvidia recognizes the potential for collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City in developing AI technology in the near future.
As part of the collaboration, Nvidia Vice President Keith Strier pledged to work with Ho Chi Minh City to organize AI human resource training programs for university lecturers and students, as well as to enhance AI technology expertise for local businesses. Mr. Strier highlighted the importance of modernizing the city’s IT infrastructure, including cloud computing and data centers, as well as enhancing human resource skills and business capacity to keep pace with AI development.
Moving forward, Ho Chi Minh City leaders and Nvidia will establish a joint working group to strategize and advise on priority areas in AI development, including investments in computing infrastructure and the development of AI industrial parks. The city’s budget and public-private partnership policy will play key roles in deploying these infrastructures, with the goal of positioning Ho Chi Minh City as a hub for AI research and development in various sectors such as administration, health, education, and urban management.
