The National University of Singapore’s School of Computing (NUS Computing) has partnered with FPT, an IT corporation based in Vietnam, to advance the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
This collaboration plans a joint investment of US$50 million, to be contributed by FPT, NUS, and other key players in the local and regional AI ecosystems over the next five years, aiming to drive pioneering research in AI and enhance talent development.
This partnership aims is to establish a state-of-the-art AI Lab by combining the strengths of NUS’ research and FPT’s industry expertise, it will accelerate cutting-edge research in diverse domains of AI, benefiting Singapore, the Asia Pacific region, and beyond.
The new AI Lab’s innovative research projects will focus on AI and automation, emphasizing real-world applications in various industries, such as banking and insurance, logistics and transportation, aviation and airline, energy and utilities, manufacturing, and more.
FPT Corporation Founder and Chairman Dr. Truong Gia Binh said, “FPT believes AI is a pivotal accelerator in shaping the future. For more than a decade, FPT has been actively pursuing AI research and development to stimulate innovations and has integrated AI into all our services and solutions.”
“We also invested heavily in the training and development of an AI-ready workforce. The close partnership with the renowned National University of Singapore can help us harness AI power to drive mutual growth and success not only in Singapore and Vietnam but globally,” he added.
Professor Tan Kian Lee, Dean of NUS Computing, said, “This synergistic partnership brings together the complementary strengths of NUS Computing and FPT. We aim to bring innovative AI solutions to real-world challenges and, at the same time, contribute to the AI ecosystem in Singapore and globally through the development of a highly skilled AI workforce.”
Talent development is another cornerstone of the partnership. This partnership will not only strengthen FPT’s capacity to commercialize AI solutions and improve its R&D capabilities but also foster the development of a top-tier AI workforce, thereby enhancing its competitive advantage in the APAC region and beyond.
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