Vietnam Strengthens Tech Ties with Meta as PM Chính Meets Nick Clegg
Hanoi, The Gulf Observer: Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính held a meeting with Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs at Meta, commending the US-based technology giant for its contributions to Vietnam’s economic development and the growing relationship between Vietnam and the United States.
The meeting took place on the first anniversary of the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Chính reflected on the progress in bilateral relations, emphasizing that the US remains a key partner for Vietnam. He highlighted economy, trade, and investment as critical drivers for cooperation, with particular focus on sectors such as science and technology, innovation, and high-tech industries, including the semiconductor industry, which form essential pillars of Vietnam-US relations.
The Prime Minister reiterated Vietnam’s commitment to maintaining a business-friendly environment for US companies, stating that the successes of American businesses directly contribute to Vietnam’s growth.
In response, Nick Clegg praised Vietnam’s dynamic investment climate and economic advancements over the past four decades. He outlined Meta’s strategic plans in Vietnam, which include initiatives such as virtual reality development, next-generation smart glasses production, and the creation of the virtual assistant Meta AI in the Vietnamese language. Clegg also expressed Meta’s desire for the Vietnamese government to further refine the legal framework, enhance infrastructure—particularly digital infrastructure—and foster an optimal business environment for future growth.
Prime Minister Chính welcomed Meta’s expansion in Vietnam and encouraged continued cooperation with Vietnamese agencies and partners, particularly the Vietnam National Innovation Centre. He underscored the importance of collaboration in areas such as science and technology, education, innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). He also called for Meta’s support in helping Vietnamese businesses, organizations, and individuals integrate into the global value chain through Meta’s platforms and applications.
The Prime Minister stressed the importance of Meta’s role in ensuring the safety of social media users by coordinating with local authorities to prevent the spread of toxic information, advertisements for illegal services, and online fraud. He urged Meta to adhere to local laws, including tax regulations, while expanding its operations in the country.
Chính reiterated Vietnam’s focus on three strategic breakthroughs: institutional reforms, human resource development, and infrastructure modernisation, with particular emphasis on digital infrastructure. He encouraged Meta to collaborate closely with Vietnam in pursuing these goals and to operate effectively in the country for the long term.
The meeting reinforced the commitment of both Vietnam and Meta to fostering innovation and expanding technological cooperation, further solidifying the strong economic and strategic ties between Vietnam and the United States.
