KT, a major telecom operator from Korea, joined forces with Viettel, Vietnam’s largest telecom provider, to boost the Vietnam AI market. The two companies aim to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence and AI transformation, known as AX, across Southeast Asia. This move builds on their earlier agreement and now moves into practical execution.
KT CEO Kim Young-shub met with Viettel Chairman and CEO Tao Duc Thang in Seoul to seal the deal. The agreement covers four main areas. First, they will develop a Vietnamese AI language model. Second, they will build industry-specific AX platforms. Third, they will expand the Southeast Asian AX ecosystem through new partnerships. Finally, they will nurture AI talent through a Global AX Innovation Center.
The Vietnam AI market will also benefit from joint work on AI-powered cybersecurity. Both companies will research solutions to prevent voice phishing and deepfake crimes. They will share technology and data to make these tools stronger. Through this effort, both sides hope to increase trust and safety in the region’s digital economy.
KT stressed that the partnership is not only about technology but also about driving Vietnam’s future growth. By working together, they plan to bring a new wave of AI adoption to the country. Viettel’s leader highlighted that combining both companies’ strengths will speed up Vietnam’s digital transformation in multiple industries.
In addition, they showcased their cooperation at a major business forum as a model for joint growth. They emphasized that companies with strong AX capabilities can work together to create new opportunities in global markets. This message reinforced the belief that collaboration is a key driver of progress.
In conclusion, the Vietnam AI market stands to gain from these developments in many ways. New AI tools will improve industry efficiency. More partnerships will strengthen the region’s technological capacity. Increased AI talent will help sustain long-term innovation. With these combined strengths, KT and Viettel expect to secure a leading role in Southeast Asia’s AI field.
