Vietnam's artificial intelligence strategy receives global recognition at UN event
Vietnam’s national strategy on artificial intelligence has been commended by international experts during the launch of the 2025 Human Development Report held in Hanoi on May 12.
The event, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), brought together representatives from the UN, academia, and the private sector. Discussions focused on the theme “The Age of Artificial Intelligence and Choices for Human Development.”
According to the report, Vietnam’s Human Development Index (HDI) reached 0.766 in 2023, ranking 93rd out of 193 countries. This marks a significant improvement from 0.499 in 1990. The UNDP attributed the rise to Vietnam’s ongoing digital transformation and emphasis on applying emerging technologies in development.
Central to the country’s progress is Resolution 57, issued by the Politburo, which sets a target for science, technology, and innovation to play a key role in national development by 2030. Under this resolution, AI is identified as a core element in enhancing education, healthcare, agriculture, and other sectors.
UNESCO’s Tran Thi Thanh Huong said the resolution reflects “strong political will” and praised Vietnam’s steps in building digital infrastructure, developing skilled human resources, and adopting AI in public services.
Vu Thi Thanh of the Institute for Human, Family and Gender Studies said AI is now a national priority, supported by several government-led programs including the National Digital Transformation Program, the Fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy, and the National AI Strategy to 2030.
Jonathan London, an advisor to UNDP and UNICEF, said Vietnam has the potential to become competitive in specific AI-driven industries such as chip packaging and agricultural optimisation. He stressed that success would depend not just on technology adoption, but on effective governance and public engagement.
“Technology must be matched with clear policy, institutional leadership, and investment in human capital,” he said.
