# Ministry of Science and Technology

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2030-12-31**: Strategy Target — Deadline for Vietnam to reach the top 4 AI ranking in the ASEAN region.
- **2026-03-07**: 15th FYP Announcement — China officially prioritizes accelerated tech self-reliance for the next five years.
- **2026-03-05**: Fund Announcement — Official government announcement regarding the establishment of the National AI Development Fund.
- **2026**: Implementation Phase — Massive capital injection into domestic chip and AI ecosystems.
- **2024-04-22**: Nvidia Partnership — FPT and Nvidia announce a $200M investment to build an AI Factory in Vietnam.
- **2024**: Export Control Escalation — US and allies tighten restrictions on AI chips and lithography equipment.
- **2021-01-26**: National AI Strategy — Prime Minister issues Decision No. 127/QD-TTg on the National Strategy for AI Research and Development.
- **2021**: 14th Five-Year Plan — Focused on basic research and 'dual circulation' economic strategy.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### China Targets Total Tech Autonomy in 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030)
2026-03-07 15:46:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

China has officially integrated 'accelerated tech self-reliance' as a core pillar of its 15th Five-Year Plan, signaling a strategic pivot toward domestic innovation. The plan prioritizes breaking dependencies on foreign AI hardware and semiconductor lithography to ensure national economic security.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/china-15th-five-year-plan-tech-self-reliance

### Vietnam Launches National AI Development Fund to Accelerate 2030 Tech Ambitions
2026-03-07 07:34:50 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Vietnamese government has officially moved to establish a National AI Development Fund to catalyze research, infrastructure, and startup growth. This fiscal initiative is a cornerstone of the country's strategy to become a top-four AI power in ASEAN by 2030.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/vietnam-national-ai-development-fund-launch

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