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On August 7, 2025, SAP announced the opening of a new research and development center in Ho Chi Minh City. This initiative comes with a commitment to invest more than €150 million over the next five years, reflecting the company’s strategy to expand its operations in the Asia–Pacific region. This marks a significant expansion in the company’s global R&D operations, reflecting a long-term commitment to the Vietnamese market. As the second SAP Labs hub in Southeast Asia, after Singapore, SAP Labs Vietnam is poised to play a pivotal role in the company’s product development strategy. The facility will focus on key technological areas, including sustainable digital supply chains and intelligent enterprise solutions featuring artificial intelligence (AI).At the time of launch, the center had already recruited over 200 employees (since September 2024) and plans to expand to about 500 employees by 2027. The company is also partnering with universities in Ho Chi Minh City to develop talent pipelines in advanced fields such as AI, data analytics, and software engineering.Vietnam has rapidly emerged as a competitive technology hub in the region, supported by a young, skilled workforce, growing digital infrastructure, and an increasing number of global technology investments. The opening of SAP Labs Vietnam reflects this momentum, positioning the country as a strategic destination for research, innovation, and high-value technology development.Source: TheLEADER

On August 2, 2025, Ms. Ho Thi Hoang Yen, HealthTech Product Manager at TMA Solutions, participated in the Korea–Vietnam Digital Healthcare Seminar. As a product lead specializing in AI-driven solutions for healthtech, aged care, disability care, and remote health monitoring, she shared insights on how AI and data strategies can support the development of digital healthcare systems. Her presentation, titled “Applying AI in Remote Health Data Collection and Analysis,” highlighted practical approaches to implementing remote monitoring in healthcare environments.Growing Needs and Challenges in Remote HealthcareVietnam is facing growing challenges in healthcare, including an aging population and a rising number of chronic disease cases. At the same time, the healthcare system has limited capacity for continuous health monitoring. Data, a key element in digital transformation, still faces issues such as a lack of standardization, fragmentation, and underutilization for clinical analysis and decision-making.mCare: A Data-Centric Solution for Digital HealthAt the event, TMA introduced mCare, a platform developed to collect and analyze health data from various sources, including wearable devices, medical equipment, electronic health records, prescriptions, and lifestyle tracking. mCare supports diverse care models, including elderly care, chronic disease management, home-based monitoring, telemedicine, and community health services.The platform integrates with over 50 medical and wellness devices, enabling real-time health monitoring, early anomaly detection, AI-assisted guidance, medication reminders, secure data sharing, and seamless connection with hospital systems and health kiosks. The goal is to enable a reliable, continuous, and user-centric digital healthcare environment.Ms. Ho Thi Hoang Yen speaking at the conferenceStrategic Approach to Data and AI in HealthcareMs. Yen also outlined TMA’s strategic approach to enabling AI and data capabilities in healthcare. The process involves digitizing health records, integrating data across platforms, analyzing health trends, training AI systems, and ensuring strong data security. Her focus on building practical digital health solutions for users in ASEAN and Australia aligns with TMA’s long-term goal of advancing healthtech innovation. TMA Solutions, a Vietnamese tech company with 4,000 engineers, 28 years of experience, and operations in 7 countries, continues to support the growth of connected, AI-enhanced healthcare.

The 14th OSBC Open Source Conference 2025, hosted in Seoul, will bring together experts, developers, and technology leaders to exchange perspectives on artificial intelligence and open-source innovation. Mr. Dung Ðào, representing TMA Solutions, has been invited to speak on the topic “Responsible AI in Open-source AI Models: Challenges and Solutions.The 14th OSBC Open Source Conference 2025The 14th OSBC Open Source Conference 2025Scheduled for September 2, 2025, the conference will take place at The Raum Art Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. With the theme “AI in Open Source & SBOM,” the event is expected to welcome 200–250 invited participants from across Asia and beyond. The program includes expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and technical discussions.The OSBC Conference serves as a platform for sharing insights on the evolving role of open-source in AI development, software transparency, and supply chain security.TMA Solutions’ ParticipationAs part of the event’s speaker lineup, Mr. Dung Ðào will deliver a presentation offering general perspectives on responsible AI practices within the context of open-source AI models. His session will reflect TMA’s practical experience and observations in applying AI technologies across industries.Through this participation, TMA Solutions joins the wider discussion on current challenges and developments shaping the future of open-source and AI.

From July 16 to 18, 2025, TMA Solutions attended ELECS Vietnam 2025, which took place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City. The exhibition focused on solutions and technologies related to safety and security, equipment management and maintenance, and incident response, applied in smart cities, factories, and industrial facilities.The event featured 1:1 B2B matching sessions with Vietnamese–Korean interpretation support, enabling in-depth technical discussions and business networking. During the exhibition, TMA Solutions connected with several Korean companies and explored potential cooperation opportunities in the electric and energy sectors.ELECS Vietnam 2025 targeted businesses, investors, technical teams, and electrical equipment distributors seeking new products, technologies, and partnerships. From manufacturing plants and industrial parks to energy infrastructure providers, the event provided a platform for direct engagement and hands-on product evaluation.TMA Solutions’ participation reflected its continued effort to explore new technologies and expand partnerships in the energy sector, an area closely tied to the development of smart industry and urban infrastructure.

On July 18, 2025, TMA Solutions took part in the VIP Members Meeting organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Computer Association (HCA). The event brought together the HCA Board of Directors and representatives of VIP member businesses. The meeting focused on the proposed direction and implementation plan for the HCA Smart Factory Solutions program, which aims to support digital transformation in manufacturing.HCA VIP Members MeetingTMA Solutions shared an approach to Smart Manufacturing solution, focusing on the application of technologies such as IoT, AI, and real-time data analytics to improve factory operations. The meeting also featured discussions where members exchanged insights, shared practical experiences, and proposed solution ideas related to Smart Factory development. Key directions agreed upon during the session include:Establishing a Smart Factory expert advisory group under HCA;Developing an industry-specific solution brochure (for sectors such as manufacturing, plastics, food, etc.) to support consulting and enterprise engagement activities;Initial plans for a series of seminars and outreach activities to be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, and Binh Duong starting from Q4/2025.TMA Solutions sharing innovative solutions for Smart ManufacturingIn addition to the technical discussions, the event also fostered networking and open exchanges among members in a friendly and collaborative atmosphere. TMA Solutions' participation aligns with its ongoing commitment to contribute practical solutions and support the digital transformation journey within the manufacturing industry.

On June 11, 2025, the Australia–Vietnam Strategic Technology Centre (AVSTC) was officially launched at the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) in Hanoi. This initiative marks a new milestone in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia and Vietnam, with a focus on accelerating cooperation in emerging technologies.The AVSTC is a joint effort between PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), supported by Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology. The centre aims to drive research and innovation in priority areas, including 5G/6G, AI, semiconductors, cybersecurity, quantum technology, and digital infrastructure.The Australia-Vietnam Strategic Technology Centre opening ceremonyAustralia has invested AUD 2.1 million in the establishment and early operations of the centre. The AVSTC will also serve as a platform for academic collaboration and talent training.At the launch, covering topics such as AI applications, satellite technologies, and quantum computing. Nearly 100 scholarships were awarded to young Vietnamese professionals, and 19 outstanding women were recognized for their contributions to science and technology through the “Women in Technology and Innovation” initiative.The centre is expected to become a key driver of tech cooperation and innovation between Australia and Vietnam in the coming years.Source: Vnexpress