Build AI capabilities aligned with Vietnam's National AI Strategy, which targets top-4 ASEAN and top-50 global AI positioning by 2030, with training adapted for Vietnamese teams.
Vietnam's National AI Strategy (Decision 127/QD-TTg) aims to position Vietnam among the top 4 in ASEAN and top 50 globally in AI by 2030, assigning responsibilities to 15 ministries. The AI market is forecast to surge from USD 932 million in 2025 to USD 6.91 billion by 2031 (39% CAGR), creating enormous demand for AI-skilled professionals. By 2025, 73% of Vietnamese companies had adopted AI in some form, but only 13.8% had deployed at scale, indicating massive potential for structured training programmes. The NIC Digital Talent Development Program has provided over 20,000 digital skills scholarships, and the government targets training one million people in digital skills. Vietnamese corporate training traditionally favours lecture-based, instructor-led methods, and most enterprise programmes require Vietnamese-language localisation given that only 15-20% of the workforce has business-level English.
LOCAL CONTEXT
Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing digital economies in ASEAN, with a young, tech-savvy workforce and a thriving startup ecosystem. The Digital Vietnam 2030 vision and vocational training subsidies are creating strong tailwinds for AI adoption across industries.
$2.8 billion AI market by 2030
THE CHALLENGE
“Data protection compliance costs”
“Vietnamese-language localisation needs”
Our team has trained executives at globally-recognized brands
OUTCOMES
FUNDING & SUBSIDIES
Scholarship-based; individual and institutional applications accepted
Google partnership providing 20,000+ digital skills scholarships across 83 institutions, plus USD 2.2 million USAID funding for digital inclusion and workforce development.
Official Source10% CIT for 15 years; 2-4 year full exemption + 4-9 year 50% reduction
Preferential Corporate Income Tax rate of 10% for up to 15 years for high-tech projects including AI and software (vs. standard 20%). Tax holidays of 2-4 years full exemption followed by 4-9 years at 50% reduction.
Official SourceREGULATORY LANDSCAPE
Vietnam's AI Law (Law 134/2025), effective March 2026, establishes a risk-based classification system requiring mandatory pre-market conformity assessments for high-risk AI and human oversight for all AI decisions. The Personal Data Protection Law (effective January 2026) introduces revenue-based penalties up to 5% for data transfer violations, replacing Decree 13/2023's framework. The Cybersecurity Law (Decree 53/2022) requires 24-month local data storage for Vietnamese user data. Organisations should monitor the development of subsidiary implementing regulations as enforcement mechanisms are being established.
CHALLENGES IN VIETNAM
The Personal Data Protection Law effective 2026 introduces new compliance requirements that affect how organisations collect, process, and store data used in AI systems. Budget planning must account for these compliance costs.
Training materials and AI tools require Vietnamese-language support. Only 15-20% of the workforce has business-level English, making localisation essential for practical adoption.
OUR PROCESS
We analyze your current state, stakeholder needs, and define success criteria.
We create a tailored approach based on your specific context and objectives.
We work alongside your team to implement changes and build capabilities.
We ensure knowledge transfer and sustainable practices before handoff.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Organizations needing a proof of concept to unlock further AI investment
Companies that have completed AI readiness assessment and identified a target use case
Leadership teams requiring evidence-based AI decision-making
Organizations with a specific pain point that AI could demonstrably solve
Organizations not sure which problem to solve with AI (start with readiness audit)
Companies needing enterprise-wide AI deployment (this is a focused pilot)
Teams looking for training only (this is a hands-on build engagement)
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WHY PERTAMA PARTNERS
While Vietnamese market leaders like FPT (USD 2.47 billion revenue, USD 7.7 billion market cap) and VinAI (top-20 global AI R&D) offer strong local capability, and global consultancies (McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, KPMG, EY, Accenture) provide enterprise advisory, Pertama Partners occupies a distinctive position: we combine cross-ASEAN regulatory expertise spanning the AI Law, PDPL, and Cybersecurity Law with structured, practitioner-led training methodology validated across multiple Southeast Asian markets. Unlike large consultancies, we focus exclusively on practical AI capability building rather than theoretical advisory. Unlike local tech companies, we bring regulatory knowledge across ASEAN jurisdictions, enabling Vietnamese enterprises expanding regionally to build consistent AI governance frameworks.
Vietnamese-language delivery is essential: only 15-20% of the workforce has business-level English proficiency. All training materials, exercises, and documentation must be provided in Vietnamese with bilingual facilitators available. Vietnamese corporate training culture traditionally favours lecture-based, instructor-led methods; however, AI training benefits from hands-on labs and practical demonstrations. We recommend a blended approach: structured presentations followed by guided hands-on practice with Vietnamese-language AI tools. Delivery should focus on practical application to Vietnamese business contexts, with case studies drawn from local industry examples where possible. Delivery is recommended in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, where 90% of Vietnam's tech talent and business headquarters are concentrated.
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