Artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense significance for humanity, but for it to truly create positive impact, it must be made accessible to the masses, according to Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung.

On February 19, Minister Nguyen Manh Hung met with a working delegation from Guangxi, China, led by Chen Gang, Secretary of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

During the meeting, Minister Hung provided an overview of Vietnam’s development journey and highlighted the crucial role of the digital technology industry, including AI, the electronics industry, and the semiconductor sector, in the country's progress.

He also outlined key policies and directives of the Vietnamese government regarding science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Minister Hung emphasized that Vietnam considers AI a key technology for national development, as reflected in Resolution 57-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, which focuses on making breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

He stressed that, like other high-tech advancements, AI must be widely accessible to maximize its benefits for humanity. China has played a significant role in democratizing various technologies such as telecommunications and solar energy, and is now contributing to AI with emerging companies like DeepSeek.

With extensive experience in science and technology, Secretary Chen Gang has successfully applied these advancements in various regions where he has worked, including Beijing and Guizhou. He expressed confidence that Vietnam, with its rapid progress in manufacturing and services, along with a skilled workforce of engineers and scientists, has the potential to become a leading AI powerhouse in the near future.

Strengthening Vietnam-China collaboration in AI and technology

Secretary Chen also commended Vietnam’s strategic vision in passing Resolution 57-NQ/TW, emphasizing that relying on traditional growth drivers such as land policies, low-cost labor, and natural resources will eventually become less effective. Instead, economic growth must increasingly depend on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation between Guangxi and Vietnam’s border provinces, as well as between Vietnamese and Chinese enterprises, particularly in high-tech and digital technology sectors, with a strong focus on AI. Minister Hung affirmed that the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Information and Communications would serve as key facilitators of this partnership.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Hung and Secretary Chen witnessed the signing of 11 cooperation agreements between Vietnamese and Chinese companies and organizations in the fields of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

These agreements aim to enhance and expand bilateral cooperation in these key areas, further strengthening the Vietnam-China Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and fostering a shared future between the two nations.

Du Lam