Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Between Vietnam and Australia

Vietnam is enhancing its cooperation with Australia by taking strategic steps in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and digital technology to elevate its position in the global technology value chain.

Technological Self-Reliance and Competitiveness

Vietnam faces the opportunity to elevate its position in the global technology value chain. To translate these goals into real competitiveness, merely attracting investment is insufficient.

At the same time, it is of great importance to produce technologies developed by Vietnamese people, targeted at local markets, and creating domestic value added.

TechConnect Forum Held in Sydney

Important discussions took place at the Vietnam-Australia TechConnect Forum held in Sydney on August 10, 2026.

General Secretary and President To Lam proposed that the two countries transition to technology transfer and joint research and development.

Investment and Development Forum in Hanoi

On October 12, 2026, a new forum was organized in Hanoi in cooperation with the Information Technology Industry Department of the Ministry of Science and Technology and associations.

This event continued the direction of investment cooperation in digital technology and artificial intelligence between the two countries.

Economic Indicators of the Digital Sector

In the first nine months of 2026, Vietnam's digital technology sector managed to generate approximately 5,387 trillion VND in revenue.

During the same period, hardware and electronics exports reached approximately 175.62 billion US dollars, while approximately 82,723 active companies operated nationwide.

Future Vision and Strategic Goals

The Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW defines the development of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as a priority breakthrough.

Prepared with a vision for 2045, the program aims to reach at least 300 billion US dollars in revenue and over 3 million workers by 2030.