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| CấNV¨nLựC, chief economist at Vietnam's Investment Development Bank (BIDV), will speak at a workshop in HCM City on June 19th. |
HCM City – More than 1,000 companies and experts attended a workshop at HCM City on June 19th to discuss economic changes in the age of AI and how to apply this technology to enhance business management.
The workshop was co-organized by the Young Business People Associations such as HCM City, IBP, Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (Vinasa), and IT Services Association (Vinasa), IT Services Association (Vinasa).
CấnV¨nLựC, the Chief Economist (BIDV) of the Bank for Investment and Development (BIDV) said the world economy faces complications from geopolitical conflicts, trade fragmentation, protectionism and risks from public and private debt.
However, ViệtNam's growth drivers are recovering, including consumption, exports, FDI, public investment and services.
The country's macroeconomic foundations are being strengthened as exchange rates, bad debts and inflation are under control.
Still, the country faces challenges including slow payments for public investment, weaknesses and investments in private consumption, pressure from input costs, and demand for digital and green transitions.
LựC recommends that in the long run, companies focus on two strategic trends: digital transformation and green transition, and AI application.
“Application of AI is not just about the technology itself, it's about strategy,” he said.
He emphasized that for sustainable growth, companies must build strong technological foundations, develop their workforce and leverage AI.
Lengthịánhtuyết, deputy director and market leader of PWC Vietnam, said that AI has had a global impact, affecting everyone, from governments and businesses to individuals.
According to Tuyết, 82% of Asia-Pacific CEOs have adopted Genai at various levels over the past 12 months, achieving positive results.
It also creates demand for new skills. The PWC report shows that 69% of CEOs believe Genai needs to acquire new features for its employees.
Furthermore, AI effectively solves many business management problems.
This includes automating tasks at scale, reducing time and cost for data analysis, allowing managers to quickly support decision-making and optimization, improving operational efficiency.
LêHồNGQuang, general director of MISA JSC, said the proportion of companies applying AI to management has increased from 33% in 2022 to 72% in 2024, according to multiple sources.
Now, his company develops many software solutions integrated with AI to help companies optimize work processing times and increase productivity in many areas.
According to him, AI is an inevitable necessary trend to have to be educated.
Companies need to use AI and cloud systems to create data to make better decisions.
Additionally, businesses need to continuously review and apply AI to the process to plan to optimize operational efficiency. – VNS

