The two sides agreed on an implementation plan for the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Digital Transformation signed on 2 May 2026.
Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan and Japanese Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Fujii Hisayuki.
The MOU was signed during Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's visit to Viet Nam, concretizing the commitments made by the two Prime Ministers to bolster autonomy and collaboration in priority sectors such as AI, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure. Both countries aim to develop AI models that reflect Vietnamese language and culture, including Vietnamese language AI and specialized foundational models.
Overview of the working session
The two ministers also discussed the Japan–ASEAN AI Co-Creation Initiative, which rests on four pillars: developing AI solutions; establishing institutional frameworks and governance; fostering human resources and ensuring safety; and researching indigenous AI models and data sharing. The initiative promotes cooperation among governments, enterprises, and universities, working towards a safe, secure, and trustworthy AI ecosystem.
Both sides agreed to operationalise the MOU through specific programmes covering AI, large language models, AI governance, digital infrastructure, IoT, and human resource development, with a focus on capacity building for executives in the fields of science, technology, and digital transformation.
The content and implementation roadmap will be discussed further at the Joint Working Group meeting during the upcoming Digital Week in Ha Long at the end of October 2026./.
