Vietnam’s human development remains in progressive trend

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has announced its 2025 Human Development Report (HDR) titled "A matter of choice: People and possibilities in the age of AI," placing Vietnam in the high human development category, according to a report from the Government News.

The report evaluates human development progress based on the Human Development Index (HDI), tracking achievements in health, education and income.

Addressing the launching ceremony in Hanoi on May 12, UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi welcomed Vietnam's forward-looking artificial intelligence (AI) policies, such as Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, issued on December 22, 2024 by the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation; and the Prime Minister's Decision No. 127/QD-TTg, which sets out a national AI strategy to 2030.

These policies not only provide a legal framework for adopting emerging technologies but also enable Vietnam to develop AI capabilities in a way that reflects its own values and priorities, Ms. Ramla Khalidi commented.

She described Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh's call to train 100,000 engineers as a bold move. His message - AI must be safe, ethical, and inclusive - sets the right tone, the UNDP representative noted.

Ms. Khalidi reaffirmed the UNDP's commitment to supporting Vietnam in achieving its AI goals, ensuring the technology becomes a force for equity, sustainability, and human advancement both domestically and globally.

The launching ceremony also brought together scientists, policymakers, tech experts, businesses, and delegates to explore how AI can drive human development while aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals and Vietnam's national digital transformation strategy.