Vietnam is becoming a leading destination for enterprise AI outsourcing, driven by rapid market growth, strong talent, and rising investment in AI infrastructure. For companies looking to build enterprise AI software, enterprise AI platforms, or end-to-end enterprise AI solutions, Vietnam offers scale, speed, and cost efficiency.
Key takeaways:
- Vietnam’s IT and AI markets are expanding rapidly, with strong demand for enterprise AI software and platforms.
- 80% of Vietnamese enterprises use AI, and 88% of adopters report measurable profitability gains.
- In Vietnam, over 500,000 IT professionals, 700+ AI specialists, and 55,000–60,000 IT graduates annually ensure high-quality AI development.
- Major investments in AI research centers, data centers, and national AI strategies support enterprise AI growth.
- Vietnam has a thriving startup scene, strong government support, and presence of global tech players create a reliable outsourcing environment.
Fast-growing IT & AI markets in Vietnam
According to Statista, Vietnam’s IT outsourcing market is projected to reach a value of nearly 698 million USD in 2024. With an annual growth rate of 16.38%, the country could generate 880 million USD from outsourcing by 2028 – a strong foundation for outsourcing AI.
AI could add USD 79.3B to Vietnam’s economy by 2030, supported by a surge to 300+ AI startups. A fast-growing, innovation-ready environment for enterprise AI outsourcing.
From the report of Vietnam IT landscape 2024 – 2025 by TopDev, the market for aicial intelligence grew beyond 184 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, a considerable jump of nearly 50 billion compared to 2023. This staggering growth is expected to continue with the market racing past 826 billion U.S. dollars in 2030.
The market size in the Generative AI market is projected to reach US$36.06bn in 2024. The market size is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2024-2030) of 46.47%, resulting in a market volume of US$356.10bn by 2030. In global comparison, the largest market size will be in the United States (US$11.66bn in 2024).
In a signicant projection for the Vietnamese digital landscape, Generative Aicial Intelligence (GenAI) is poised to make a signicant contribution, estimated at a staggering VND 14 trillion (US$574.83 million) by 2030.
What this means: Vietnam is a high-momentum ecosystem, not just a low-cost destination.
Strong enterprise AI adoption & ROI
Google projects that, by 2030, AI could contribute as much as VND 1,890 trillion (≈ USD 79.3 billion) to Vietnam’s economy, roughly 12% of GDP. The number of AI startups in Vietnam has surged from about 60 in 2021 to ~300 in 2024, a 4.5× increase in just 3 years. (VietnamEconomy)
According to a recent report from Invest in Vietnam, 80% of Vietnamese enterprises reported using AI in their operations within the past 12 months. In the same report, 44% of SMEs in Vietnam prioritized AI investments in 2024, up from just 22% in 2023.
About 88% of companies that adopted AI saw direct increases in profitability, leveraging AI for better operational efficiency, predictive analytics, and automated customer service.
For companies outsourcing their enterprise AI development, these numbers mean you’re tapping into a market where clients are already seeing strong, measurable ROI.
Vietnamese talent & capacity to deliver enterprise AI software
Vietnam has rapidly developed a highly skilled IT workforce, making it a strong partner for companies seeking enterprise AI outsourcing.
- Vietnam’s IT workforce is over 500,000 skilled professionals.
- According to OutsourceToVietnam, there are 700+ tech professionals working specifically in AI-focused roles across leading outsourcing companies.
- Educational output is strong: Vietnam graduates 55,000–60,000 IT professionals each year.
- From a global ranking perspective, Vietnam is among the top 10 countries for developer capabilities.
This talent pool ensures that your enterprise AI software companies partners in Vietnam can deliver not only basic models, but advanced enterprise AI platforms, generative AI, and mission-critical AI systems.
Infrastructure & strategic investment trends
The Vietnamese government is actively pushing its National AI Strategy (to 2030), intending to build world-class AI research centers. (Vietnam Outsourcing Hub)
Major investments are underway in Vietnam to boost AI capabilities, including the development of advanced AI research centers and facilities focused on both hardware and software. These initiatives aim to strengthen the country’s infrastructure for enterprise AI solutions and support the growth of AI-driven innovation across industries.
According to a report, Vietnam invested more than USD 5 billion in IT infrastructure in 2024, including data centers, 5G, and fiber networks. (Ken Research)
These moves show Vietnam is not just outsourcing-friendly today – it is building for a future where enterprise AI platforms and enterprise AI solutions are core to its digital economy.
Business environment & strategic ecosystem
More than 82,000 digital-technology companies are registered in Vietnam (as of September 2024), marking +11.7% YoY growth. (KB Securities Vietnam)
Key foreign tech players are making bets in Vietnam: for example, Qualcomm launched an AI R&D center in Vietnam in 2025, NVIDIA to open Vietnam R&D Center to bolster AI Development, Google’s establishment of Google Vietnam, bringing localized support for advertisers and contributing to the nation’s digital transformation.
“Vietnam is well positioned to take advantage of AI opportunities, with a dynamic startup community, tech-savvy young people accounting for 20 per cent of the total population, and supportive policies from the government.”, said Mr. Marc Woo, Managing Director for Vietnam and Google Asia Pacific.
The government offers favorable incentives: tax breaks, digital transformation funding, and regulatory support for AI-driven firms.
The startup ecosystem is thriving: with ~300 AI startups, domestic enterprise AI software companies are innovating quickly, offering vertical solutions (fintech, health, logistics, etc.). (VietnamEconomy)
All of this creates a reliable, future-ready partner ecosystem for companies looking to outsource AI.
Risk mitigation & value for outsourcing enterprises
When you choose Vietnam for enterprise AI outsourcing, you’re not just outsourcing labor – you’re outsourcing into a strategic, high-growth market. Here’s what that means for risk mitigation:
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Risk / Concern |
How Vietnam Addresses It |
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Talent shortage |
Large, growing IT workforce; many are AI-trained. |
| Cost overruns |
Operating costs are among the lowest in the region; overhead is reduced. |
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Infrastructure risk |
Significant investments in data centers, AI hubs, and national tech strategy. |
| Partner maturity |
A robust outsourcing industry, with experienced players and deep technical expertise in enterprise AI software, platforms, and solutions. |
Kyanon Digital: Your Trusted AI Outsourcing Partner in Vietnam
Kyanon Digital is a trusted technology partner for enterprises seeking AI outsourcing in Vietnam. The team helps global companies build scalable enterprise AI software, platforms, and solutions while leveraging Vietnam’s rapidly growing AI ecosystem.
Key strengths:
- Skilled Talent: Access to a large pool of AI-trained developers and IT professionals.
- Cost-Effective Delivery: Competitive rates without compromising quality or innovation.
- Infrastructure & Innovation: Advanced AI tools, cloud platforms, and robust development processes.
- Proven Expertise: Experience across industries with enterprise AI, generative AI, and mission-critical solutions.
Case study: Building an AI-powered Legaltech Platform with Kyanon Digital
Executive summary
The client is a fast‑growing LegalTech startup operating across Europe, with traditional legal services that are often expensive, slow, and hard to access for individuals and SMEs.
They wanted a tool that delivers accurate, jurisdiction‑aware legal guidance – beyond what generic AI chatbots provide. The goal: make legal services more accessible, affordable, and user‑friendly.
Solution
Kyanon Digital built a custom AI‑powered platform using a Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture: combining large‑language‑model fluency with a curated, up‑to‑date legal knowledge base (regulations, EU law, regulatory news).
Result
The platform delivered stable performance from MVP launch onward, with high reliability, accurate legal information, and user‑friendly workflows – proving the technical viability of AI‑powered legal services at scale.
Read the full case study at: Building an AI-powered Legaltech Platform with Kyanon Digital
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Conclusion: Vietnam as a Strategic Partner for Enterprise AI Outsourcing
For companies seeking to outsource AI, Vietnam provides an exceptional blend of cost-efficiency, technical talent, market momentum, and infrastructure readiness. The country’s AI market is skyrocketing, its outsourcing sector is maturing, and its government is fully backing digital transformation.
By engaging with Vietnamese enterprise AI software companies (like Kyanon Digital) or building AI solutions onshore in Vietnam, enterprises can not only reduce costs but also tap into innovation, scalability, and long-term value.
Contact Kyanon Digital for expert consultancy about enterprise AI outsourcing solutions.
