Vietnamese Consul General promotes tech diplomacy in Silicon Valley

Hoàng Anh Tuấn, the Vietnamese Consul General in San Francisco, has pivoted the consulate's focus toward tech diplomacy to attract Silicon Valley expertise and investment to Vietnam. Recognizing the Bay Area as a global epicenter for AI and technology—accounting for approximately 60% of US venture capital in these sectors—Tuấn has worked to build connections with major industry leaders.

His efforts include engaging with high-profile figures such as Sam Altman of OpenAI, Jensen Huang of Nvidia, and Saeed Amidi, the CEO of Plug and Play Tech Center. The goal is to leverage the resources and innovation found in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley regions to drive technological breakthroughs in Vietnam.