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Mr. Duong Anh Duc, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, said that technological solutions create the basis for the realization of the new growth model.
Closing speech at Ho Chi Minh City Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week – WHISE 2020, regional startup festival (TECHFEST) and Artificial Intelligence Day (AI4VN) 2020 on the afternoon of November 28, Vice Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc He highly appreciated the suggestions of experts, technologists and innovative ideas during the past week.
He said that the chain of events held in Ho Chi Minh City is an opportunity for managers, scientists and companies to share their experiences and consult the leaders of the Ministry of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City on the promotion and promotion. application of AI technology in Vietnam and cities.
Mr. Duong Anh Duc announced the winner of the TWO 2020 contest. Photo: BTC.
On behalf of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, Duc said, based on comments, speeches and proposals from the startup and innovation business community. The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee assigned the Department of Information and Communications to lead and coordinate with other departments to complete, advise and enact the program “Artificial Intelligence Research and Development in Ho Chi Minh City in the period 2020-2030”.
The program is a solid foundation for the fulfillment of the objectives of the Resolution of the Eleventh Party Congress of Ho Chi Minh City, helping the city to continue to play the role of economic leadership of the country and lead the implementation of the growth model . new; Develop quickly and sustainably on the basis of scientific and technological research and application, innovation, and increased labor productivity.
“Ho Chi Minh City will be the most innovative start-up center in the country, taking advantage of the development opportunities of the Industrial Revolution 4.0, strongly developing the digital economy, the collaborative economy and the circular economy. Encourage and support the formation of companies to large-scale, high-potential and highly competitive in the region, “Duc said.
During the two days of the Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Festival (AI4VN) 2020, there were many activities of speeches, presentations, seminars, tribute and awards AI competitions and innovation projects. using artificial intelligence … attracted over 2,000 attendees. The AI festival brings together hundreds of Vietnamese intellectual minds in the field of AI at home and abroad to guide the development of Vietnam’s AI industry.
At Unity Day conferences and seminars, AI is one of the core technologies of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Many countries recognize that AI is an inevitable development trend, with a great transformative impact on all aspects of social and economic life … Vietnam is considered not to be outside this development direction.
Science and technology play an important role in keeping up with life and operating uninterrupted industries, markets and businesses. AI gradually becomes an important tool for operating activities, building an online work culture and transacting online. Under the influence of Covid-19, AI will help the economy, production and normal operational life.
Vice Minister Bui The Duy (left) and Mr. Duong Anh Duc (right) and received the HAI 2020 award on November 28. Photo: BTC.
Experts at AI4VN2020 discussed the AI ecosystem, which emphasized the role of research institutes, universities, and technology companies and corporations in creating a high-quality workforce in the AI industry. .
There is a lack of both quantity and quality of human resources for this industry, while companies are in high demand. However, experts point out that the training of human resources for this industry must have a methodical strategy, long-term vision, not be in a hurry and easily generate “defective products”. Along with human resources, the computing infrastructure for AI needs to be invested and properly developed.
The festival also features many research and applications of artificial intelligence technology in the fields of health, education, business, commerce, finance, banking … in Vietnam. AI is penetrating deeply into the production and business activities of companies, not only in new and advanced industries, but also in traditional industries such as footwear, apparel and agriculture.
AI4VN is held annually. After two years of organization, the event attracted the attention of a large number of policy makers, managers, technology groups, research units … promoting the innovation ecosystem in Vietnam. AI application research and implementation activities are currently implemented in many fields such as finance, e-commerce, telecommunications, manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, education, transportation, and smart cities. .
AI4VN 2020 Program of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Planning and Investment, People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, Online newspaper VnExpress organized, with the company of sponsors, Australian Aid and Aus4Inovation Program (Diamond Sponsor), VietinBank (Gold Sponsor), VinBigdata (Gold Sponsor), FPT (Silver Sponsor), VIB (Silver Sponsor), Phenikaa (Silver Sponsor).
