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AI centre construction starts in Binh Dinh

FPT Corporation's subsidiaries on Sunday commenced construction on a VND4.36 trillion (US174 million) project to build an artificial intelligence (AI) centre and its supporting urban area in the southern central province of Binh Dinh.

FPT Corporation's subsidiaries on Sunday commenced construction on a VND4.36 trillion (US174 million) project to build an artificial intelligence (AI) centre and its supporting urban area in the southern central province of Binh Dinh.

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Construction started on an AI centre and its supporting urban area in Binh Dinh Province on August 18.

Located over 93 hectares in Quy Nhon City, the project includes an AI centre, an education and training zone, and a supporting urban area.

According to the investor, the AI centre will focus on research, training, software development, digital transformation support, cybersecurity solutions, social security, and AI applications that enhance human productivity, quality, and service value.

The education and training zone will feature an integrated school system from elementary to high school levels.

Meanwhile, the supporting urban area will provide essential amenities meeting the needs of an AI-driven urban environment, aiming to attract high-quality human resources to Binh Dinh, particularly in advanced technology, new technology, and AI.

Addressing the event, Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee Chairman Pham Anh Tuan hailed the project as a new step in applying high technology, especially AI, to promote local innovations and economic development.

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Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee Chairman Pham Anh Tuan speaks at the event

"It is also a testament to the province's determination to engage in the Fourth Industrial Revolution proactively, contributing to rapidly advancing Binh Dinh's scientific and technological potential, especially in AI, Internet of Things, and Big Data, he said. "We hope this project will help Binh Dinh attract more investors from the country and overseas."

At the event, FPT chairman Truong Gia Binh shared that the project aimed to attract investment in AI research, creativity, and development in the era of 4.0 technology.

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FPT chairman Truong Gia Binh speaks at the event

The local leader informed that the province had developed the International Centre for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE), the Centre for Scientific Discovery and Innovation (ExploraScience Quy Nhon), and TMA Innovation Park.

FPT has also opened an FPT University branch in Quy Nhon, which provides in-depth AI training, and an FPT Software branch in the Quang Trung Software Park.

It has also deployed expert training, production, and research complex projects in the Quy Hoa Science and Education Urban Area and supported the implementation of solutions at the Binh Dinh Smart City Operation Centre.

The FPT University branch in Quy Nhon opened in 2021 and currently trains about 2,000 students in the province.

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