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COUNTRY FOCUS : VIETNAM tech-savvy workforce and the country ’ s commitment to AI education – boasting over 530,000 software engineers and over 57,000 new software graduates from universities and colleges .
Additionally , Vietnam ' s automotive sector is making significant strides , particularly in the development of electric vehicles ( EVs ) and software-defined vehicles ( SDVs ), not only highlighting the country ’ s readiness to embrace smart mobility but also aligns with its sustainability goals of reducing carbon emissions through electric and hybrid vehicles .
Do Van Khac , Senior Executive Vice President , Asia & Australasia markets , FPT Software
The nation ’ s push toward AI and automotive innovation is further accelerated by global partnerships and domestic advancements in technology .
In 2023 , NVIDIA expanded its collaboration with Vietnamese firms to build AI infrastructure and talent ,
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