Introduction Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies, is rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) as a cornerstone of its national development strategy. In recent years, Vietnam has made significant strides in adopting AI across various sectors—from finance and healthcare to agriculture and education. Backed by strategic government initiatives, private sector engagement, and a burgeoning tech-savvy population, Vietnam is well-positioned to become a regional leader in AI innovation and implementation. This article explores Vietnam’s AI journey, highlighting its achievements, ongoing projects, and the road ahead toward sustainable, ethical, and inclusive technology-driven growth. Government Vision and Strategic Framework Vietnam’s AI ambitions are formally embedded in its National Strategy on Research, Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence until 2030 , which was approved by the Prime Minister in 2021. This landmark initiative sets a cl...