Vietnam becomes an AI investment magnet: the numbers to know in 2026

Early 2026 saw a series of major AI projects and programmes announced in Vietnam. Here are the numbers worth knowing, compiled from VietnamPlus (Vietnam News Agency).

Highlights

• US$1 billion: a 100 MW AI data centre planned for Da Nang Hi-Tech Park by Create Capital Vietnam, Haimaker.ai and the Vietnam DataGen joint venture.
• US$255 million: a Meiko Electronics (Japan) factory in Hanoi producing AI-integrated printed circuit boards.
• From about 60 to 278: the number of AI startups in Vietnam between 2021 and 2024.
• 50,000 engineers: the target for chip and AI engineers, alongside the goal of becoming one of Southeast Asia’s top three AI R&D centres by 2030.
• Qualcomm’s third-largest AI hub worldwide is in Hanoi.
• AI Day 2026 took place on 5 April 2026 at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, bringing together policymakers, educators, tech companies and AI experts.

Opportunities for young people and small businesses

Infrastructure and capital are flowing into AI, but the opportunity isn’t only for big corporations. Young people who can use AI for video, design and content can create value today, and small businesses can use AI to market faster at lower cost.

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Sources: VietnamPlus – Vietnam emerges as magnet for AI investment (28 Jan 2026) · VNA – AI Day 2026.