Vietnam’s AI Investment Soars Eightfold Amid Growing Tech Ambitions
Vietnam’s artificial intelligence sector witnessed a dramatic leap in investment, climbing from $10 million in 2023 to US$80 million in 2024. This eightfold increase comes at a time when total private capital investment in the country reached $2.3 billion across 141 deals, according to the
Vietnam Innovation and Private Investment Report 2025.
Despite a dip in overall investment volume, the number of deals remained stable—suggesting sustained investor confidence in Vietnam’s long-term innovation potential.
A Shift Toward High-Impact Sectors
Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to automation. In Vietnam, AI is rapidly finding applications in finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, becoming a central driver of smarter operations and data-informed decision-making. At the same time, smaller deal sizes are making a comeback.
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Transactions under $500,000 surged by 73%, signaling a robust recovery among early-stage startups and renewed momentum in the broader tech ecosystem.
Positioning as a Regional Innovation Hub
Vietnam appears to be entering a new era, with science, technology, and innovation increasingly taking center stage in national development efforts. Government support and a thriving entrepreneurial base are positioning the country as a strategic tech investment destination within Southeast Asia. The National Innovation Centre has identified this shift as more than just economic—it's a structural transformation placing Vietnam firmly on the map as a regional leader in innovation-led growth.
