Vietnam and Singapore Strengthen Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence and Technology
Representatives of the two countries held high-level talks in Singapore to implement strategic cooperation in the operation of national data centers and the effective use of artificial intelligence in public services.
Vietnam and Singapore are deepening their strategic partnership in the fields of science, technology, and artificial intelligence to increase the efficiency of public services and accelerate digital transformation. Meeting in Singapore, delegations from both countries discussed critical issues such as data center management and the use of artificial intelligence in public administration.
High-Level Talks and Participants
As part of the official visit of the high-level delegation of the Communist Party of Vietnam to Singapore, an important working meeting was held on the afternoon of August 24. The meeting was co-chaired by Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Head of the Central Organizing Commission of Vietnam, and Lee Hong-yi, Executive Director of Open Government Products at the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech).
Also present at the meeting were Vietnam's Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan and Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong, who evaluated the technological integration processes between the two countries.
Strategic Cooperation Areas and Expectations
The Vietnamese delegation stated that they want to benefit from Singapore's experience in technology, innovation, and the use of artificial intelligence in public administration. In particular, Singapore's expert support was requested in the operation of Vietnam's National Data Center and the High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence Center.
In the first Strategic Dialogue session held on August 25, human resources training, scientific and technological developments, and digital transformation processes were comprehensively discussed.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Public Services
During the talks, both sides agreed that artificial intelligence should be positioned as an auxiliary tool that increases the efficiency of public services, rather than an element that replaces humans. In this direction, it was decided to continue joint efforts to develop models most suitable for social and practical requirements.