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Leading AI Transformation Partner in Vietnam

AI training and advisory for Vietnam's most ambitious organizations.

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Vietnam is positioning itself as a major AI player in Southeast Asia, with the National Strategy on AI Development through 2030 targeting AI to contribute 10% to GDP growth. The upcoming AI Law implementation in 2026 will establish comprehensive governance requirements. Vietnam's strong manufacturing base anchored by Samsung, LG, and Foxconn operations creates demand for industrial AI, predictive maintenance, and quality control automation. The rapidly growing technology sector in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, combined with a young, tech-savvy workforce (median age 31), creates significant opportunities for enterprise AI transformation. FPT Corporation, the country's largest technology conglomerate, has invested heavily in artificial intelligence research and talent development, reinforcing Vietnam's credentials as a serious contender in the regional AI landscape. Pertama Partners delivers principal-led AI training and advisory in Vietnamese and English, helping organizations build lasting AI capability while navigating Decree 13/2023 data protection requirements and Cybersecurity Law compliance obligations.

Market Overview

The AI Landscape in Vietnam


Vietnam is the fastest-growing AI market in Southeast Asia, driven by manufacturing digitalization and government digital transformation initiatives. Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City concentrate enterprise technology activity. State-owned enterprises (SOEs) dominate the economy with formal procurement requiring local partnership. The National Strategy on AI Development to 2030 sets targets for AI to contribute 10% to GDP growth. Personal Data Protection Decree 13/2023, effective July 2024, creates new compliance requirements for AI systems handling Vietnamese citizen data. The Cybersecurity Law requires critical data to be stored in Vietnam and foreign tech companies to establish local presence. Samsung, LG, and Foxconn manufacturing operations create demand for industrial AI and automation training. Vietnam's young workforce (median age 31) shows strong appetite for AI skills development. Vietnamese-language training delivery is essential as English proficiency is lower than Singapore or Philippines. Decision cycles for state-owned enterprises typically run 6-12 months with Communist Party committee approval required for significant technology investments.

Industries

Industries We Serve in Vietnam

Specialized AI expertise across key sectors

Financial Services
Financial Services

We help banks, insurers, and asset managers deploy AI responsibly while navigating MAS, BNM, and APRA regulatory requirements. From credit decisioning and fraud detection to compliance automation and wealth advisory, our methodology ensures governance standards are embedded throughout.

Healthcare
Healthcare

We help healthcare organizations deploy AI responsibly across clinical documentation, diagnostic support, operational optimization, and population health management—maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical governance while improving outcomes and reducing provider burnout.

Education
Education

We help universities, schools, and educational organizations integrate AI responsibly—from faculty development and curriculum redesign to administrative automation and student success analytics. Our approach balances pedagogical innovation with academic integrity across Southeast Asian educational institutions.

Family Business
Family Business

We help family businesses modernize operations and enable generational knowledge transfer through AI—without disrupting the values, relationships, and informal processes that built multi-generational success across Southeast Asian family enterprises.

Manufacturing
Manufacturing

We help manufacturers deploy AI for predictive maintenance, quality control, supply chain optimization, and energy management with measurable ROI. Our approach addresses IT/OT convergence challenges, shop floor workforce adoption, and legacy equipment integration.

Professional Services
Professional Services

We help law firms, accounting practices, and consultancies deploy AI for document review, research acceleration, and client delivery while managing professional liability. Our approach addresses governance, pricing models, and talent development challenges unique to professional services.

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Best AI Courses for Companies in Vietnam (2026)

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Best AI Courses for Companies in Vietnam (2026)

A guide to the best AI courses for Vietnamese companies in 2026. Corporate workshops in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, government-supported programmes, and online options.

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Vietnam AI Law (Law No. 134/2025): Southeast Asia's First Binding AI Regulation

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Vietnam AI Law (Law No. 134/2025): Southeast Asia's First Binding AI Regulation

Vietnam's Law on Artificial Intelligence, effective March 2026, is the first standalone binding AI law in Southeast Asia. It introduces risk-based classification, registration requirements, and penalties up to VND 2 billion for non-compliance.

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AI Regulations in Asia Pacific: The Complete Guide

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AI Regulations in Asia Pacific: The Complete Guide

Navigate the complex landscape of AI regulations across Asia Pacific. From Singapore's AI Verify to Indonesia's PDP Law, understand compliance requirements across 6 key markets.

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AI Regulatory Updates 2026: What's Changing Across SEA

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AI Regulatory Updates 2026: What's Changing Across SEA

Track 2026 AI regulatory changes across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong including enforcement trends, new guidance, and upcoming legislation.

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Vietnam AI Regulations 2026: Complete Compliance Guide for Businesses

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Vietnam AI Regulations 2026: Complete Compliance Guide for Businesses

Navigate Vietnam's evolving AI regulatory landscape with comprehensive guidance on Personal Data Protection Decree 13, cybersecurity laws, and emerging AI governance frameworks for 2026.

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AI in Vietnam: Common Questions

Vietnam's Cybersecurity Law requires critical data including personal data and data affecting national security to be stored on servers located in Vietnam. Foreign technology companies must establish local offices and store Vietnamese user data domestically. For AI systems, this means training data and model outputs containing personal information must remain in-country. Organizations must also conduct cybersecurity assessments before deploying AI systems in critical infrastructure sectors.

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Vietnam typically have procurement cycles of 6-12 months. Decision-making involves multiple approval layers including Communist Party committee review for significant technology investments. Private sector companies and foreign-invested enterprises move faster at 3-6 months. Building relationships with key stakeholders before formal procurement is essential. Local partnerships and government relationships significantly accelerate the process.

Vietnam's National Strategy on AI Development to 2030 sets targets for AI to contribute 10% to GDP growth by 2030. The strategy prioritizes healthcare, agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing for AI adoption. The government aims to train 50,000 AI specialists by 2030 and establish 10 national AI research centers. For businesses, this creates opportunities through government-backed AI adoption programs, tax incentives for AI R&D, and growing demand for AI workforce training.

YOUR PATH FORWARD

From Readiness to Results

Every AI transformation is different, but the journey follows a proven sequence. Start where you are. Scale when you're ready.

1

ASSESS · 2-3 days

AI Readiness Audit

Understand exactly where you stand and where the biggest opportunities are. We map your AI maturity across strategy, data, technology, and culture, then hand you a prioritized action plan.

Get your AI Maturity Scorecard

Choose your path

2A

TRAIN · 1 day minimum

Training Cohort

Upskill your leadership and teams so AI adoption sticks. Hands-on programs tailored to your industry, with measurable proficiency gains.

Explore training programs
2B

PROVE · 30 days

30-Day Pilot

Deploy a working AI solution on a real business problem and measure actual results. Low risk, high signal. The fastest way to build internal conviction.

Launch a pilot
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3

SCALE · 1-6 months

Implementation Engagement

Roll out what works across the organization with governance, change management, and measurable ROI. We embed with your team so capability transfers, not just deliverables.

Design your rollout
4

ITERATE & ACCELERATE · Ongoing

Reassess & Redeploy

AI moves fast. Regular reassessment ensures you stay ahead, not behind. We help you iterate, optimize, and capture new opportunities as the technology landscape shifts.

Plan your next phase

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