On January 21, 2025, in Davos, Switzerland, CMC Technology Corporation and Ho Chi Minh City made a remarkable impression at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2025 under the theme “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age.”
At the conference, CMC, in collaboration with the Vietnam Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), hosted a side forum titled “AI.X for the Intelligent Age – HO CHI MINH CITY: A NEW C4IR & A NEW AI CITY.” This initiative aims to implement the world’s first AI City model in Ho Chi Minh City while reaffirming Vietnam’s pioneering role in the digital technology sector.
The forum attracted over 200 international delegates, including representatives from major organizations like Google, Global AI Corp, SAP, KPMG, WEF, and the European Chamber of Commerce, as well as leading experts and investors such as Mr. Aytug Goksu, Director of the WEF C4IR Network, Dr. Joerg Bienert, President of the German AI Association, and Ms. Sara Ahmadian, Co-Founder of AnarVC, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital fund.
Notably, Dr. Philipp Rösler, former Vice Chancellor of Germany, former CEO of WEF, and Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland, also participated. During the event, he was appointed as the Honorary Director of the Ho Chi Minh City C4IR.
This was a golden opportunity for CMC to reaffirm its ambition and determination, along with that of other Vietnamese enterprises, in the fields of AI and innovation while expanding its global collaboration network.
Photo 1: Overview of the Forum “AI.X for the Intelligent Age – HO CHI MINH CITY: A NEW C4IR & A NEW AI CITY”.
Speaking at the forum, Mr. Nguyen Trung Chinh, Chairman of CMC Corporation, emphasized:
“ With the AI-X strategy, CMC is committed to bringing artificial intelligence into all areas, from urban management and public services to production, business, and daily life, while supporting Ho Chi Minh City in its goal of becoming the first AI-powered city in the world. AI-X is not just a technological initiative but also the key to shaping an intelligent era—where technology serves humanity, drives sustainable development, and unlocks groundbreaking opportunities for global businesses. We firmly believe that through collaboration and knowledge sharing, CMC will join Ho Chi Minh City and the international community in building a connected, innovative, and responsible future.”
Photo2: Mr. Nguyen Trung Chinh, Chairman of CMC/Co-Founder and BOM Member of Vietnam C4IR, delivering the opening speech at the Forum.
At the event, Mr. Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, expressed:
“Ho Chi Minh City is not just Vietnam’s largest economic center but also the cradle of many innovative initiatives. We firmly believe that with over a decade of AI research and development, coupled with the robust technological foundation of the C.OpenAI Ecosystem, CMC will be a strategic partner in realizing Ho Chi Minh City’s ambition to become a global AI city.”
Mr. Hoan affirmed that collaboration with CMC opens opportunities for sustainable development and positions Ho Chi Minh City as a model for applying technology in modern urban governance.
Photo 3: Mr. Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, delivering a speech at the event.
At the same event, Dr. Philipp Rösler, former Vice Chancellor of Germany and Honorary Consul of Vietnam in Switzerland, was appointed as the Honorary Director of the Vietnam C4IR. Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Rösler stated:
“As the Honorary Director of the Vietnam C4IR, I pledge to serve as a bridge between Ho Chi Minh City and the international community, bringing opportunities for collaboration, investment, and the transfer of cutting-edge technological knowledge. With the determination of Ho Chi Minh City’s leadership and the support of enterprises like CMC and the C.OpenAI Ecosystem, I believe Ho Chi Minh City will not only become the AI hub of the region but also a global model for smart and sustainable urban development.”
Photo 4: Mr. Vo Van Hoan, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee, and Mr. Nguyen Trung Chinh, Chairman of CMC, congratulating Dr. Philipp Rösler on becoming the new Honorary Director of Vietnam C4IR.
Enable your AI.X Strategy and Vietnam’s Path to International Prominence
The Enable your AI.X strategy is built upon the C.OpenAI Ecosystem, which CMC has invested nearly a decade in developing. Designed and owned by CMC experts, C.OpenAI empowers businesses to maximize the potential of their data, deploy advanced AI solutions effectively, and support their digital transformation journey. C.OpenAI comprises two main components:
- AI Infrastructure:
o Leverages strategic products such as CMC Cloud services and Vietnam’s most advanced data centers (computing and large-scale data storage infrastructure), certified for Uptime Tier III-IV in design, construction, and operation, along with TVRA and PCI DSS security standards.
- AI Transformation Applications:
o Based on 25 core technologies “Make in Vietnam,” including LLM, Computer Vision, Voice Processing, Data Lakehouse, etc.
o Provides cutting-edge solutions like AI Cameras, AI Boxes, CLS Virtual Legal Assistants, C-OCR (SmartDocs), and next-generation chatbot AI models with 70 billion parameters. These tools support comprehensive optimization of business and organizational activities.
CMC has invested over VND 1,000 billion in the CMC Cloud and C.OpenAI platforms and plans to invest an additional $200 million by 2030, aiming to achieve the top position in Cloud and AI by 2028 and expand to international markets by 2030.
Photo 5: The Open AI Ecosystem – C.OpenAI, the strategic technology platform for CMC’s AI.X initiative.
CMC’s Partnership with C4IR on Ho Chi Minh City’s AI City Journey
Ho Chi Minh City aims to become an “AI City” by 2030, led by the Vietnam C4IR, which launched in September 2024. As the 19th center in WEF’s network, Vietnam C4IR operates as a public-private partnership in Thu Duc City’s High-Tech Park.
As a founding enterprise, CMC has taken on strategic responsibilities at C4IR:
- Developing proposals for AI applications in city governance, initially focusing on healthcare and education.
- Establishing an AI Center of Excellence.
- Training 500 high-quality AI and semiconductor engineers.
- Deploying five international and domestic experts for research and consultation on project implementation.
The event at Davos 2025 stands as clear evidence of CMC’s vision and Vietnam’s growing role in the age of artificial intelligence. Through the AI.X strategy, the C.OpenAI Ecosystem, and its collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City, CMC is committed to building a comprehensive AI ecosystem, positioning Vietnam as a leader in technology in the region and globally.
Contact Person:
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Luu, Communications Director, CMC Corporation.
Phone: +84.898080009 | Email: [email protected]
