Following the signing of agreements to establish two AI centers in Vietnam, NVIDIA officially acquired VinBrain, a Vingroup-owned company specializing in artificial intelligence.

Speaking on the evening of December 5, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang stated: “We are fortunate to have the collaboration of Vingroup and VinBrain, an exceptional and extraordinary AI startup in Vietnam. With VinBrain, we now have the starting point for building a significant future design hub here.”

Shortly after this announcement, on December 6, VinBrain’s website was updated to reflect its new status as part of NVIDIA. The notice revealed that the company was acquired in December 2024 and is no longer an independent entity.

VinBrain has been a pioneer in developing AI-powered solutions for the healthcare sector. Its innovations are currently deployed in over 182 hospitals across Vietnam, the United States, India, and Australia, helping medical professionals improve efficiency.

Financial reports from Vingroup indicate that as of June, Vingroup held a 49.74% stake in VinBrain, having invested VND 126.6 billion in the company by December 2023.

Following the acquisition, NVIDIA’s CEO outlined three priorities to advance AI in Vietnam:

Building AI Infrastructure: Establishing a robust technological foundation for AI research and applications.

Fostering AI Talent: Developing and nurturing a skilled workforce of AI specialists.

Supporting AI Startups: Encouraging and aiding Vietnam’s emerging AI companies.

On the evening of December 5, the National Innovation Center (NIC) under Vietnam's Ministry of Planning and Investment announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to establish two AI-focused facilities:

Vietnam Research and Development Center (VRDC): A hub for AI innovation and development.

AI Data Center in Vietnam: A facility dedicated to supporting data-intensive AI research and applications.
 

Trong Dat