Technology Cooperation Between Ho Chi Minh City and India

The strengthening of cooperation between Ho Chi Minh City and India in the fields of science, technology, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and innovation was addressed at the Vietnam-India Future Technology Forum, held as part of the Autumn Economic Forum 2026.

The Vietnam-India Future Technology Forum, held on the morning of October 26, was attended by Nguyen Manh Cuong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee. The meeting was also attended by Tshering Wangchuk Sherpa, Indian Ambassador to Vietnam, Ajit Kumar, Director General of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of India, as well as experts and representatives from both countries.

Ambassador Sherpa stated that India's strengths in scientific research and core technology are combined with Vietnam's digital transformation. Meanwhile, Ajit Kumar drew attention to the need to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, 6G, and advanced materials. Nguyen Manh Cuong noted that Ho Chi Minh City will use science and technology as the main driving force to transform its growth model.