Samsung Electronics discusses expanding semiconductor and AI technology cooperation with Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security

【Hanoi, Vietnam = Correspondent Kim Jun-seok】Samsung Electronics discussed technology cooperation with Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security, focusing on semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation for applications in the specialized security industry.
According to local media reports on the 19th, Na Gi-hong, head of Samsung Electronics Vietnam’s Strategic Cooperation Office, visited the Ministry of Public Security’s headquarters in Hanoi on the 16th and met with Minister of Public Security Lương Tam Quang.
Na said, “We have been working closely with various specialized departments under the Ministry of Public Security to flesh out the cooperation initiatives proposed by Vietnam’s minister of public security,” adding, “Our key priorities include semiconductor training for ministry personnel, developing software to optimize specialized equipment, and integrating and operating Samsung mobile products in the ministry’s equipment.” He also requested the ministry’s continued interest and support as Samsung expands its local business in the future.
Minister of Public Security Lương Tam Quang spoke highly of Samsung Electronics, saying, “Samsung is making significant contributions to Vietnam’s exports, economic growth, state tax revenues, job creation and technology transfer.” He also expressed gratitude for Samsung’s active cooperation in semiconductor technology training for ministry officials and in research and development of software applications for AI and biometrics.
Minister Quang urged Samsung Electronics to expand training programs to develop talent in advanced technologies in digital transformation, AI and big data. He also proposed prioritizing education and research and development cooperation to develop technologies and solutions needed by the specialized security industry. Specific areas of cooperation proposed included developing specialized biometric software; establishing AI-based automated document processing systems; developing security chips for security equipment; and consulting on the establishment of a research laboratory for AI, biometrics and virtual metrology.
Minister Quang added, “The Vietnamese government and the Ministry of Public Security will continue to create the best possible environment for Samsung’s stable, long-term investment,” and, “We expect Samsung to make an even greater contribution to Vietnam’s socioeconomic development and to strengthening Korea-Vietnam relations.”
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