Vietnam ramps up AI‑driven learning and hybrid workplaces

Vietnamese students are increasingly concerned that rapid advances in artificial intelligence could render today’s knowledge obsolete. High‑school seniors such as Minh Anh in Hanoi ask whether the majors they choose now will still lead to jobs in four years. Universities are responding by shifting focus from specific majors to cultivating “mastery of change” – fast learning, adaptability and the ability to work with AI tools. At Trưng Vương University, curricula emphasize project‑based learning, early exposure to real‑world AI‑augmented projects, and teaching students to use AI to solve problems rather than compete with it.

A parallel shift is seen in the private sector. A Vietnamese e‑commerce firm that runs 50 online stores operates with only 15 human staff, supplemented by a fleet of AI “digital colleagues” that design images, analyse sales data in real time and automate routine tasks. The hybrid office model lets the remaining human workers focus on sales livestreams and customer care, while AI agents work around the clock. Experts note that this blend can boost productivity and free humans for creative work, but also warn of data‑leak and misinformation risks that require careful oversight.