Imagine a nation where every citizen wields AI as naturally as a smartphone—where innovation surges from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, propelling Vietnam to the forefront of global tech. This vision is no longer a dream. On February 9, 2026, Abu Dhabi-based G42 teamed up with leading Vietnamese firms in a landmark $1 billion consortium to forge sovereign AI and cloud infrastructure nationwide. Signed in Ho Chi Minh City with G42 International CEO Mansoor Al Mansoori, UAE Ambassador Badr Al Matrooshi, and city officials present, this pact promises to turbocharge Vietnam’s digital destiny.
Building Vietnam’s AI Future

Advanced cloud capacity will span three data centers, fueling high-performance AI for public and private sectors. It champions Vietnam’s bold ambition: an AI-native society and Southeast Asia’s premier AI hub. Nationwide skilling programs will empower government, industry, and academia to embrace AI fully.
Partners’ Strengths
- Vietnamese IT leader: Delivers top-tier technical expertise and market savvy as the nation’s largest services firm.
- Vietnamese consumer group: Brings cross-sector strategies for real-world impact.
- G42: Supplies cutting-edge AI infrastructure, safeguarding data sovereignty. Path Forward Upcoming steps: public-private workload splits, regulatory green lights, and data center builds. Expect waves of jobs, economic vitality, and Vietnam’s rise as a regional tech beacon. What Leaders Are Saying “This is a new model for national AI transformation—built on sovereignty, partnership, and purpose,” said G42’s Ali Al Amine. G42 CEO Peng Xiao eyes 1 billion AI agents by year-end to skyrocket GDP. As Vietnam leaps into this AI era, it inspires the world: bold alliances can redefine futures, creating prosperity for generations. The revolution starts now—join it.
Conclution
From a strategic, nation-scale agreement, Vietnam is opening the door to an AI era built on robust infrastructure, knowledge, and long-term vision. The fusion of G42’s advanced technology with the strength of Vietnamese enterprises creates powerful momentum for the digital economy while laying the foundation for an AI-native society where innovation, productivity, and data drive new growth. This is more than an investment—it is a statement of Vietnam’s rising position on the global technology map, where the future is being shaped today through partnership, technological sovereignty, and an ambition to reach further.
Source: Khaleej Times (Feb 9, 2026).






























