Qualcomm expands AI R&D with acquisition of MovianAI from Vietnam’s Vingroup

Semiconductor giant Qualcomm has announced the strategic acquisition of MovianAI, a generative AI division of VinAI, part of Vietnam’s Vingroup.

With this move, Qualcomm seeks to expand its research and development (R&D) efforts in the rapidly evolving field of AI. The integration of MovianAI’s expertise promises to accelerate the development of next-generation AI solutions for a wide array of applications.

VinAI is an AI research company boasting significant expertise in generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. Qualcomm anticipates that integrating VinAI’s advanced generative AI R&D capabilities with its extensive R&D history will significantly enhance its capacity to pioneer groundbreaking inventions.

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Jilei Hou, Senior VP of Engineering at Qualcomm Technologies, stated: “By bringing in high-calibre talent from VinAI, we are strengthening our ability to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that will benefit a wide range of industries and consumers.”

For over two decades, Qualcomm has maintained close ties with the Vietnamese technology sector, contributing to the growth of the country’s information and communication technology (ICT) industry through its innovations in areas such as 5G, AI, IoT, and automotive. This collaboration has also facilitated the entry of Vietnamese enterprises into the global market.

Qualcomm, with its 40-year legacy of technology leadership, aims to deliver intelligent computing across various domains. The company’s broad portfolio of solutions leverages its leading-edge AI, high-performance, low-power computing, and connectivity technologies.

Qualcomm Technologies, a subsidiary of Qualcomm, manages the majority of the company’s engineering, research and development, and product and service businesses.

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