Media releases and expert comments

As Ghibli-style AI art goes viral, RMIT Vietnam lecturers Dr Soumik Parida and Dr Adhvaidha Kalidasan explore its impact on communication and cultural identity.

Vietnam’s technology sector has grown significantly, often capitalising on trade tensions between the United States and China rather than being adversely affected. But this time it feels different.

The Vietnam Ministry of Education and Training and RMIT University Vietnam have partnered to officially launch the “Vietnam National Forum on Education Innovation with AI”.

RMIT academics Dr Santiago Velasquez and Dr Dang Thao Quyen explain why the new tariffs announced by the US put Vietnamese businesses right in the crossfire of global geopolitical tensions.

As the US pivots sharply toward protectionism under the second Trump administration, Vietnam finds itself at the epicentre of a trade policy earthquake.

Vietnamese businesses face a major challenge as new US tariffs could reach 46%. RMIT lecturer Dr Scott McDonald says that to stay competitive, firms must rethink markets, supply chains, and strategies fast.

With further innovations, the Bánh Mì Festival can enhance the global standing of Vietnamese cuisine’s richness, diversity, and artistry. RMIT academic Dr Daisy Kanagasapapathy explains how.

Ethical and legal questions regarding AI rights are becoming increasingly pertinent with the rapid advancement of this technology, especially as Vietnam accelerates its digital transformation and AI adoption.