During the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and Minister of Public Security Tô Lâm met with Google’s Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Karan Bhatia. The meeting focused on potential cooperation between Google and Vietnam in areas such as artificial intelligence development and cybersecurity, demonstrating both parties’ shared interest in technological innovation and economic development.

In the talks, Tô Lâm emphasized that the continued expansion of Google and its partners’ operations in Vietnam reflects the country’s increasingly important position in global supply chain integration and market development. He stated that the Vietnamese government is committed to creating favorable conditions for U.S. companies operating in Vietnam. Lâm also called on Google to continue guiding its suppliers to expand investment and business activities in Vietnam, and to help local companies improve their production capacity and integrate into Google’s global supply chain.

During the discussion, both sides paid particular attention to the prospects of cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence. Tô Lâm expressed appreciation for Google’s proposal on AI talent training cooperation. He suggested that Google collaborate with Vietnam’s National Innovation Center and relevant institutions, research institutes, and schools in the country to implement specific and productive projects for mutual benefit.

The Vietnamese leader also highly valued Google’s proposal for cooperation in cybersecurity. He pointed out that cybersecurity has become a particularly critical area in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution’s strong impact on all aspects of the economy. This assessment reflects Vietnam’s high priority on ensuring cybersecurity in the process of digital transformation.

On Google’s side, Karan Bhatia reaffirmed the company’s firm commitment to cooperation with Vietnam. He announced that Google has opened a new office in Ho Chi Minh City this year, while its mobile phone and component manufacturing plants in Vietnam are operating efficiently. These initiatives indicate that Google is increasing its investment in the Vietnamese market.

Bhatia particularly emphasized Google’s desire to collaborate with Vietnam in artificial intelligence development. He stated that AI is an area of strength for Google and could be very useful for Vietnam’s development. To advance this cooperation, Google plans to expand skills training in Vietnam to promote AI-related collaborative projects.

Additionally, Bhatia mentioned that Google will provide policy recommendations to Vietnam to help promote AI development. He anticipates that Google will assist Vietnam in developing integrated cloud computing and AI services, and strengthen cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. These proposals demonstrate Google’s desire to play an active role in multiple aspects of Vietnam’s technological development.

Key points:

• High-level talks between Vietnamese officials and Google executives were held in New York, discussing AI and cybersecurity cooperation.
• Vietnam pledges to provide favorable conditions for U.S. companies operating in the country.
• Google proposes to conduct AI talent training cooperation in Vietnam.
• Both parties recognize the importance of cybersecurity cooperation in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
• Google opens a new office in Ho Chi Minh City, demonstrating its commitment to the Vietnamese market.
• Google plans to expand skills training in Vietnam to promote AI-related cooperation.
• Google will provide policy recommendations for AI development in Vietnam and assist with cloud computing and cybersecurity services.