SotaTek Korea participated in the event to showcase its enterprise AI solutions and in-house products under the Made by SOTA portfolio. One of the highlights was SotaTek Korea's achievement in receiving the Excellence Award at the DMTS Global Startup IR Competition, adding another milestone to its participation.

This article looks back at DMTS 2026, SotaTek Korea's exhibition activities, the AI solutions presented, and its award-winning achievement.

1. DMTS 2026: Connecting Digital Technology with Business Opportunities

The Digital Media Tech Show (DMTS) is a specialized exhibition for digital media and technology, hosted by Goyang Special City and organized by KINTEX.

The 2026 edition was held over three days, from November 4 to 6, at Hall 2, KINTEX Exhibition Center 1.

Covering a broad range of technology fields, the exhibition featured developments in AI, data technology, XR, digital content, media platforms, displays, and digital marketing. It provided an opportunity for businesses to explore emerging technology trends and understand how digital solutions are being applied across industries.

Beyond showcasing new technologies, DMTS 2026 also created opportunities for technology providers and businesses to discuss practical applications, explore potential partnerships, and identify new business opportunities. Supporting programs included investment and business consultation sessions, industry conferences, and the Global Startup IR Competition.

DMTS 2026 at a Glance

2. SotaTek Korea Showcases Enterprise AI Solutions at Booth B25

SotaTek Korea at DMTS 2026 – Booth B25

At DMTS 2026, SotaTek Korea welcomed visitors at Booth B25, where it presented enterprise AI solutions and its in-house Made by SOTA product portfolio.

The exhibition focused on demonstrating how AI can be applied to real business operations and industrial environments. SotaTek Korea also engaged with business representatives to discuss potential AI adoption approaches based on their specific operational requirements and business needs.

Among the featured products were NoteX, Saydi, and SotaVision.

NoteX: AI-Powered Meeting and Work Management

NoteX is an AI-powered meeting management solution designed to help organizations record and organize meeting information more efficiently.

By applying AI to meeting documentation and information management, NoteX supports organizations looking to improve workplace productivity and streamline internal communication.

Saydi: Real-Time AI Translation

Saydi is a real-time AI translation solution that helps reduce language barriers and facilitate global communication.

It can support organizations operating in multilingual environments, particularly businesses working with international clients, partners, and teams.

SotaVision: AI Vision-Based Solutions

SotaVision is an AI vision-based solution that uses image and visual data to support applications across different industries.

Its capabilities are relevant to businesses exploring computer vision and AI applications in industrial environments, including manufacturing.

Through these product demonstrations and discussions, SotaTek Korea aimed to go beyond introducing AI technologies. The team explored how AI solutions could be adapted to different business environments and industry-specific requirements.

View Made by SOTA solutions

3. SotaTek Korea Wins Excellence Award at the DMTS Global Startup IR Competition

Another major highlight of SotaTek Korea's participation in DMTS 2026 was receiving the Excellence Award at the Global Startup IR Competition.

The competition provided participating companies with an opportunity to present their businesses through pitch materials and presentations. According to the competition guidelines, applicants were required to submit presentation materials in a free format, with a maximum length of 15 pages.

Investor Relations (IR) is the process through which a company communicates its business model, growth potential, technology, and business competitiveness to investors and other stakeholders. For startups and technology companies, IR activities can play an important role in presenting their business direction and exploring potential investment and partnership opportunities.

For SotaTek Korea, receiving the Excellence Award added a significant achievement to its participation in DMTS 2026. It marked an opportunity not only to introduce its AI solutions at the exhibition but also to gain recognition through the global startup IR program.

• SotaTek Korea receives the Excellence Award at the DMTS 2026 Global Startup IR Competition.

4. Supporting Enterprise Digital Transformation Through AI Solutions

As AI adoption continues to expand, businesses are moving beyond simply exploring new technologies. More organizations are looking for practical ways to apply AI to improve operational efficiency, optimize workflows, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

In manufacturing, for example, AI is increasingly being explored in areas such as production automation, quality inspection, equipment monitoring, and data analysis.

However, successful AI adoption requires more than selecting a technology. Businesses also need to consider integration with existing systems, data infrastructure, implementation costs, security, and ongoing maintenance.

SotaTek Korea supports these needs through its AI development and IT consulting capabilities, helping businesses identify technology solutions that align with their operational environments and business objectives.

Through its Made by SOTA portfolio, SotaTek also demonstrates practical applications of AI technology while providing customized development and digital transformation support based on individual business requirements.

Its participation in DMTS 2026, together with the Excellence Award at the Global Startup IR Competition, reflects SotaTek Korea's continued efforts to connect AI technology with practical business applications.

5. Looking Back at DMTS 2026: Building New Opportunities for AI Collaboration

The 2026 Digital Media Tech Show provided a platform for exploring how AI and digital technologies can create new opportunities across different industries.

During the event, SotaTek Korea introduced its enterprise AI solutions and Made by SOTA products, connected with business representatives, and received the Excellence Award at the Global Startup IR Competition.

Looking ahead, SotaTek Korea will continue leveraging its capabilities in AI, data, cloud, and software development to support digital transformation and business innovation for companies in South Korea.

For businesses considering AI adoption, choosing the right technology partner is an important step toward turning digital initiatives into practical business outcomes.

Looking to achieve greater business success with AI? Partner with SotaTek Korea to explore AI solutions and IT services tailored to your business needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When was the 2026 Digital Media Tech Show (DMTS 2026) held?

DMTS 2026 was held from November 4 to 6, 2026, at Hall 2, Exhibition Center 1, KINTEX, in Goyang, South Korea.

Q2. What technologies were featured at DMTS 2026?

The exhibition covered various digital technology fields, including AI, machine learning, data analytics, AI automation, XR, digital content, media technology, and digital marketing.

Q3. What solutions did SotaTek Korea showcase at DMTS 2026?

At Booth B25, SotaTek Korea presented its enterprise AI solutions and Made by SOTA products, including NoteX, Saydi, and SotaVision.

Q4. What award did SotaTek Korea receive at DMTS 2026?

SotaTek Korea received the Excellence Award at the 2026 DMTS Global Startup IR Competition.

Q5. Can businesses consult SotaTek Korea about AI solutions?

Yes. SotaTek Korea provides consultation on AI solutions and IT services based on individual business requirements and operational environments. Businesses can contact the team through the official SotaTek Korea website.

Held during General Secretary and State President To Lam’s official visit to Japan, the forum focused on co-creating technology and shaping future value chains. It brought together government representatives, organisations and businesses from Vietnam and Japan to advance economic cooperation through science, technology and innovation.

The event was organised by Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan. Japanese co-organisers included the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Ministry of Finance (MOF), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

Discussions focused on joint research, technology development and commercialisation, stronger links between businesses and academic institutions, and the development of skilled talent. These priorities aim to combine the strengths of both countries through cooperation programmes with clear objectives and practical implementation pathways.

The cooperation documents exchanged at the forum covered a range of sectors, including information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, renewable energy, green transition, healthcare, education, finance, aviation, agriculture and logistics. The signing activities provided a basis for businesses and organisations from both countries to translate shared priorities into cooperation initiatives.

SotaTek’s participation and exchange cooperation documents at the forum build on its ongoing efforts to expand partnerships in Japan. In March 2026, SotaTek Japan opened its Fukuoka office to strengthen support for clients in western Japan. The company is also a member of the Vietnam–Japan Digital Transformation Association (VADX Japan), connecting with the technology business communities of both countries.

With capabilities in software development, AI and systems integration, SotaTek continues to pursue partnerships that address practical business needs. Through its local presence and partner network in Japan, the company aims to support technology adoption and contribute to closer technology cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

Ha Tang (Hạ Tầng in Vietnamese) puts that work in one place, with AI doing the repetitive part. It is built by Sota Labs, the products unit of SotaTek, and it is the platform under SotaTek's own products, including Hocdi.ai and tatca.ai. This article introduces Ha Tang, its main modules, who it is for and how to get started.

1. What Is Ha Tang?

Ha Tang is a business platform that joins customer support, sales, payments and invoicing into one flow. A customer writes on any channel, the AI assistant answers or a person takes over, the order is drafted in the chat, a VietQR payment is matched to it automatically, and the e-invoice is issued when the money arrives.

It is made of modules a business turns on as it needs them:

• Customer Support: one inbox for every channel, with an AI assistant.
• Products and orders: a catalog the AI and agents sell from inside the chat.
• Payments: VietQR bank transfers matched to orders, paid straight into the business's own account.
• E-invoices and accounting: invoices issued from paid orders, and books that follow the cash.
• Email: sending and receiving from the business's own domains.

Ha Tang serves two kinds of users. Shop owners, support teams and accountants work in the dashboard and the apps. Developers connect their own website or app through the API, SDKs and an MCP server for AI coding agents.

2. Why SotaTek Built Ha Tang

SotaTek has spent a decade building software for clients in 25 countries. When Sota Labs started building SotaTek's own consumer products, each one needed the same back office: support on many channels, payments by bank transfer, e-invoices, and transactional email.

In Vietnam that back office is harder than it looks:

• Customers spread across channels. Zalo, Facebook, TikTok and the website each have their own inbox, and the same customer appears as a stranger in each one.
• Payments arrive as bank transfers. Someone has to read the transfer note, find the order and confirm it, often late at night.
• Every sale needs an e-invoice. Issuing it by hand from a separate tool is slow and easy to miss.

Rather than stitch together a different vendor for each job, Sota Labs built one platform that does all of them on the same customer record, and opened it to other businesses as Ha Tang.

3. Key Features of Ha Tang

3.1. One Inbox for Every Channel

Messages from the website widget, the business's own mobile app, email, Zalo OA, personal Zalo, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, TikTok and TikTok Shop, WhatsApp, Telegram, LINE and X arrive in one shared inbox. The same customer is one profile across all of them, so an agent sees the whole history wherever the customer wrote.

Agents can assign conversations, leave internal notes, set reminders and schedule messages. The profile shows what the customer looked at before they wrote and what they bought after, so the team answers with context instead of asking again.

3.2. An AI Assistant That Learns from the Team

The AI assistant answers from the business's own knowledge: articles the team writes, pages of its website that Ha Tang reads and keeps up to date, and the product catalog with real prices. It can be the first responder, a draft writer for agents, or off, and it hands the conversation to a person with a summary when it can't help.

When an agent writes a better answer, one click teaches it to the AI. Questions the AI could not answer are collected in a list, so the team fills the gaps once instead of answering the same question every day.

3.3. Selling Inside the Conversation

Products, orders and payments live in the chat. The AI and agents send product cards, draft an order for the customer to confirm, and send a VietQR code for that order without leaving the conversation.

3.4. VietQR Payments Matched to Orders

Customers pay by scanning a VietQR code in their banking app, and the money goes straight into the business's own bank account, not a wallet in between. Ha Tang matches each incoming transfer to its order and marks the order paid, so nobody reads bank statements to confirm orders.

3.5. E-invoices and Accounting

When an order is paid, Ha Tang issues the e-invoice through the business's e-invoice provider. A reconciliation screen compares the money that arrived with the invoices issued and lists what is still missing, and every morning owners get an email about yesterday's money that still has no invoice.

3.6. Email on the Business's Own Domain

Ha Tang sends transactional and marketing email from the business's verified domains, with templates, broadcasts and automations. It also receives mail for the domain: support@ lands in the support inbox next to chat, and email groups forward team@ or sales@ to everyone's personal mailbox without paying for a seat per address.

4. Built for Developers and AI Coding Agents

The core of the platform is also an API, so a business can run Ha Tang behind its own website or app:

• Email API: a Resend-compatible POST /emails, an SMTP relay, React Email templates, inbound email as webhooks, and email groups.
• SDKs: the web chat widget, React and Next.js, React Native, Flutter, iOS (Swift), Android (Kotlin), Node.js, Python and a WordPress plugin.
• Webhooks: signed events for email, conversations, orders and payments.
• Docs for machines as well as people: every page of the developer hub is also served as Markdown, with an llms.txt index and an OpenAPI 3.1 spec.
• An MCP server (@hatang/mcp) lets AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code search the docs and call the API, with a read-only mode. Agent rules ship inside the npm packages, so an agent writes the integration the right way the first time.

A developer who builds a shop with an AI coding agent can add live chat, an AI assistant and VietQR checkout by asking the agent, and the agent reads the real docs instead of guessing field names.

5. Support Inside Your App, and on the Go

With the mobile SDKs, customers get help without leaving the business's own app. In the tatca.ai app, a user asks which monthly plans exist; the AI assistant answers with the real prices from the catalog and sends a product card with View and Buy buttons, then compares two plans when asked.

Agents are not tied to a desk either. Ha Tang has native apps for iPhone, Android and Mac, on the App Store, Google Play and the Mac App Store, with push notifications for new messages. From the phone an agent replies, sends a product or a payment, assigns a conversation and sees the customer's profile, the same as in the browser.

6. Who Uses Ha Tang

Ha Tang runs the back office of SotaTek's own products before it runs anyone else's.

• tatca.ai, an AI platform with more than 500,000 users on the web, iOS and Android, runs its support inbox, AI first responder, email, VietQR payments and invoicing on Ha Tang. Its AI assistant answers questions about plans and prices from a catalog of more than 30 products, and purchases from the web and the app stores sync to each customer's profile. The full story is in the tatca.ai case study.
• Hocdi.ai, the AI tutoring platform, uses Ha Tang for in-app support with an AI assistant that knows its course catalog.

The platform is built for the same kind of business outside SotaTek: online shops, education and subscription products, and service companies that sell and support customers in Vietnam.

7. How to Get Started

1. Create a free account at hatang.dev. No card is needed.
2. Connect a first channel, usually the website widget or Zalo OA.
3. Add a few knowledge articles and the product catalog, then switch the AI assistant on.
4. Link a bank account to take VietQR payments, and an e-invoice provider when you are ready to invoice.
5. Developers can start from the developer hub or the Next.js starter.

Pricing is per module, in VND, with a free plan to start. Step-by-step guides are in the help center.

Conclusion

Ha Tang gives a business one place to answer customers on every channel, sell in the conversation, get paid by VietQR and issue e-invoices, with AI taking the repetitive work. It grew out of what SotaTek's own products needed, and it now runs products with hundreds of thousands of users.

To try it, visit hatang.dev. To talk to the team about a larger rollout, write to hello@hatang.dev.

Hocdi.ai is a self-study and exam preparation platform with AI tutoring designed to support these needs. This article introduces Hocdi.ai, its main features, who it is for, and how to get started.

1. What Is Hocdi.ai?

Hocdi.ai is an online learning platform that combines an exam question bank with AI tutoring to support independent study and exam preparation. Beyond providing questions and answers, it allows learners to take mock tests, understand their mistakes, ask follow-up questions about solutions, and review topics they have yet to master.

Hocdi.ai covers a range of exams, including academic Olympiads, entrance exams, aptitude assessments, and language proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEIC. The platform also offers an AI language tutor, interactive AI classes, and flashcards for revision.

2. Key Features of Hocdi.ai

Hocdi.ai currently offers six main feature groups, each supporting a different part of the exam preparation process.

2.1. Practice Questions by Exam, Education Level, and Subject

Learners can find practice materials organised by exam, education level, and subject. The question bank covers academic Olympiads, entrance exams, aptitude assessments, IELTS, TOEIC, and other certification exams.

This structure helps you find materials that match your goals without having to search across multiple sources. Get started on the Hocdi.ai practice page.

2.2. Timed Mock Tests

The mock test feature lets you complete a test with a countdown timer based on the time limit for each exam. After submitting your answers, you receive results to help you assess your current level.

This is a useful way to check your readiness before an important exam and become familiar with working under time pressure. Explore the mock test page.

2.3. AI Explanations for Incorrect Answers

When you get a question wrong, you can do more than check the correct answer. You can explore why your answer was incorrect, ask follow-up questions about the solution, and retry questions you still find difficult.

This approach helps you understand your mistakes rather than simply memorise the right answers. Find this feature on the AI solutions page.

2.4. AI Language Tutor

For English learners, the AI language tutor offers voice-based conversation practice. You can receive pronunciation feedback and practise responding more naturally through daily conversations, even without a study partner.

2.5. Interactive AI Classes

The AI classroom feature turns a topic into a lesson with slides, spoken explanations, a whiteboard, and practice questions. This format makes learning more engaging than reading text alone.

Learn more on the AI classroom page.

2.6. Structured Review with Flashcards and Mistake Practice

Hocdi.ai combines flashcards with opportunities to retry incorrectly answered questions, helping you reinforce your knowledge and revisit areas you have not fully understood.

To learn more about this approach, see [insert article link: What Are Flashcards? How to Use Them for Long-Term Retention].

3. Who Is Hocdi.ai For?

Based on these features, Hocdi.ai is suited to the following groups:

• School students preparing for exams: Those who need practice questions and mock tests organised by exam, education level, and subject.
• Learners preparing for aptitude assessments and language proficiency tests: Those who need timed practice for exams such as IELTS and TOEIC.
• English learners: Those who want regular speaking practice and pronunciation feedback.
• Parents: Those looking for a tool that helps their children study independently, check mock test results, and revisit questions they find difficult.

4. A Suggested Learning Routine on Hocdi.ai

You can combine the platform’s features in a four-step routine:

• Step 1: Choose a test. Select an exam and subject from the question bank that match your learning goals.
• Step 2: Take a mock test. Complete the test within the time limit and submit your answers to see your results.
• Step 3: Review your mistakes. Read the explanations for incorrect answers and ask the AI tutor follow-up questions if anything remains unclear.
• Step 4: Revise and practise again. Use flashcards and retry questions you answered incorrectly to reinforce your understanding.

Over time, you can repeat this process with new tests to track your progress.

Conclusion

Hocdi.ai brings together practice questions, mock tests, explanations for incorrect answers, language tutoring, AI classes, and revision tools in one platform to support learners throughout their exam preparation.

Start with practice questions, challenge yourself with a mock test, explore AI-guided solutions, or discover AI classes on Hocdi.ai.

The event also comes as SotaTek expands its engagement with South Korea’s technology community as a full member of the Korea Fabless Industry Association (KFIA).

1. The ASEAN Semiconductor Landscape: Emerging Opportunities

The global semiconductor industry is undergoing a restructuring of its supply chains as businesses and countries seek to diversify manufacturing locations, expand technological capabilities, and strengthen international cooperation. At the same time, growing demand for AI, smart devices, edge computing, and data infrastructure is creating additional momentum for the semiconductor industry.

According to Fortune Business Insights, the ASEAN semiconductor market is projected to grow from approximately USD 109.62 billion in 2025 to USD 212.33 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 9.9% over the forecast period. These figures are market forecasts, not realized revenue.

Against this backdrop, Vietnam is promoting semiconductor industry development through investment policies, workforce development, and efforts to participate more deeply in global value chains.

The VKAISS 2026 event materials highlight two notable targets for Vietnam:

• USD 16.5 billion: Target size of Vietnam’s semiconductor market by 2030, as stated in the event materials.
• 8–9%: Target share of global assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) capacity for Vietnam, as stated in the event materials.

These figures highlight the importance of building technological capabilities, developing a skilled workforce, and expanding cooperation with international partners. For South Korean businesses, Vietnam is a market worth exploring when seeking opportunities to connect with Southeast Asia’s technology and manufacturing ecosystems.

South Korea has an established semiconductor ecosystem, while Vietnam is expanding its capabilities and attracting investment in the sector. Stronger connections between the two markets could facilitate knowledge exchange, business partnerships, and future technology projects.

2. Vietnam - Korea AI Semiconductor Summit 2026: Connecting Businesses and Technology

The Vietnam - Korea AI Semiconductor Summit 2026 (VKAISS 2026) is a bilateral summit focused on AI and semiconductors, co-organized by the Korea Fabless Industry Association (KFIA) and FPT Group.

Event Details

• Date: November 12–13, 2026
• Venue: L7 West Lake Hanoi by Lotte, Hanoi, Vietnam

VKAISS 2026 aims to establish a platform connecting businesses, government agencies, technology organizations, and other stakeholders across the AI and semiconductor value chains in both countries. The program combines industry sessions, business-to-business (B2B) networking, and activities designed to introduce participants to Vietnam’s technology ecosystem.

Beyond discussing emerging trends, the summit aims to identify areas for practical cooperation, from technology applications and product development to partner engagement and business expansion.

Key Areas of Focus at VKAISS 2026

AI and Semiconductor Trends

The conference sessions are expected to cover Vietnam’s semiconductor industry outlook, investment policies, AI developments, and changes in global semiconductor value chains. Topics also include South Korean AI semiconductor design technologies and solutions, such as on-device AI, edge AI, and semiconductor intellectual property (IP).

B2B Business Matching

The business-matching program aims to facilitate discussions between South Korean semiconductor companies and Vietnamese businesses seeking technology solutions. Relevant sectors include AI, cloud computing, data centers, telecommunications, automotive and smart mobility, electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Through pre-arranged meetings, participating companies can explore product applications, proof-of-concept (PoC) projects, joint development, and potential business partnerships. Matching opportunities depend on registration, needs assessments, and confirmation by the relevant parties.

Exploring Vietnam’s Technology Ecosystem

On November 13, the program is expected to include company visits and technology ecosystem activities. The detailed itinerary may be adjusted by the organizers.

3. Why Should Businesses Pay Attention to VKAISS 2026?

For AI and semiconductor companies, keeping up with technology trends is important. However, identifying suitable partners and turning industry insights into practical opportunities is equally valuable.

VKAISS 2026 provides a platform for businesses to:

• Understand market developments: Learn about industry directions, policies, and opportunities within the Vietnam–South Korea semiconductor ecosystem.
• Expand business networks: Connect with companies, associations, and organizations operating in related sectors.
• Explore technology applications: Discuss real-world needs, potential PoC projects, and joint solution development.
• Learn about the Vietnamese market: Gain insights into local businesses, technological capabilities, and potential partnership opportunities.

For South Korean companies exploring Vietnam, the summit also offers an opportunity to connect with stakeholders in the local technology ecosystem and evaluate collaboration opportunities aligned with their business strategies.

4. SotaTek Joins KFIA to Strengthen Connections with South Korea’s Technology Community

SotaTek has become a full member of the Korea Fabless Industry Association (KFIA), following an invitation from the association’s president.

This milestone creates opportunities for SotaTek to strengthen its connections with South Korea’s technology community, participate in industry exchanges, and explore potential partnerships aligned with its business direction.

As an IT services and consulting company specializing in software development, SotaTek is focusing on technology fields including AI and digital transformation. AI and semiconductors are becoming increasingly interconnected, particularly in the development of on-device AI, data infrastructure, and intelligent technology applications.

Joining KFIA also marks an opportunity for SotaTek to introduce itself to South Korea’s semiconductor community and expand engagement with businesses exploring collaboration opportunities in Vietnam.

As the AI and semiconductor ecosystem continues to evolve, SotaTek aims to build its partner network and explore long-term technology cooperation opportunities between Vietnam and South Korea.

5. Vietnam - South Korea: Building Long-Term Technology Partnerships

Advances in AI and semiconductors are creating demand for cooperation across multiple areas, including technology, workforce development, supply chains, and market expansion.

For Vietnam, strengthening technological capabilities and international partnerships is part of its semiconductor industry development strategy. Under Vietnam’s Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy to 2030, with a vision toward 2050, issued under Decision No. 1018/QD-TTg, the country aims to develop an ecosystem encompassing chip design, fabrication, packaging, and testing, while expanding the workforce needed to support the industry.

For South Korea, cooperation with Vietnam’s technology ecosystem can provide additional opportunities to explore the market, connect with local partners, and develop business activities across the region.

In this context, VKAISS 2026 serves as a forum for stakeholders to exchange insights, understand market needs, and establish initial connections. Discussions and meetings at the summit may provide a foundation for further cooperation between businesses in both countries.

As a full member of KFIA, SotaTek will continue to follow technology developments and partnership opportunities within the Vietnam–South Korea ecosystem, in line with its focus on AI and other emerging technology fields.

6. Event Information and Contact

Vietnam - Korea AI Semiconductor Summit 2026 (VKAISS 2026)

• Date: November 12–13, 2026
• Venue: L7 West Lake Hanoi by Lotte, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Co-organizers: Korea Fabless Industry Association (KFIA) and FPT Group
• Program: AI and semiconductor conference sessions, technology exchanges, B2B business matching, and activities connecting participants with Vietnam’s technology ecosystem.

Interested in attending?

Contact the organizers directly to confirm whether late registration is available and whether B2B matching opportunities remain open.

• Contact: KFIA Strategic Planning Team
• Phone: 031-706-9777
• Email: kfia@k-fabless.org

SotaTek encourages businesses and partners interested in AI, semiconductors, and Vietnam–South Korea technology cooperation to learn more about VKAISS 2026 and the networking opportunities the summit aims to facilitate.

Contact SotaTek to Explore Technology Partnerships

Throughout the event, we welcomed visitors from companies and startups in Japan and abroad to our exhibition booth, where we showcased our in-house AI products: SotaAgents, NoteX, and Saydi.

Our conversations went beyond general discussions about business applications of AI. We also received specific inquiries about trying our products in upcoming projects and events, opening up new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.

Strong Interest in SotaTek’s AI Products

At Ramen Tech Global Summit 2026, held on October 8, SotaTek welcomed a steady stream of visitors to our booth. We demonstrated our AI products and discussed their potential applications.

Visitors showed particular interest in practical business applications, including workflow optimization powered by AI agents, meeting knowledge management, and real-time AI voice translation.

Beyond introducing our products, we had the opportunity to learn directly about visitors’ business challenges and needs. These exchanges helped us explore future product applications and potential collaborations.

During CIC Open Campus & Exhibition, we also welcomed visitors to the SotaTek Japan Fukuoka office, where we introduced our AI products and exchanged ideas on potential applications.

Real-Time AI Translation Powered by Saydi

In addition to showcasing our products, we demonstrated real-time AI translation powered by Saydi, SotaTek’s AI voice translation solution.

Saydi was used during the pitch session at CIC Open Campus & Exhibition and at AAN Grand Event, helping facilitate communication between English and Japanese speakers.

Using Saydi in real-world event settings gave us the opportunity to demonstrate the practical value of AI in supporting multilingual communication.

New Business Opportunities for Product Trials and Adoption

Throughout the event, we received specific inquiries about trying our AI products in upcoming projects and using Saydi at future events.

These discussions opened up new possibilities for product trials, adoption, and collaboration. SotaTek looks forward to building on the connections established during Ramen Tech 2026 and turning these opportunities into concrete initiatives.

We sincerely thank everyone who visited our booth and Fukuoka office, as well as the event organizers and partners who made this experience possible.

Contact us to explore our AI products and discuss custom technology development tailored to your business needs.

Positioned as an international technology forum in Vietnam, iTech Expo provides a platform for companies and technology leaders to exchange knowledge, showcase practical solutions, and build stronger connections across the innovation ecosystem.

Connecting with the technology community

Throughout the three-day event, the SotaTek booth served as a meeting point for visitors, partners, and members of the wider technology community.

SotaTek introduced its technology solutions and engaged in discussions around the challenges businesses are currently facing, particularly in AI adoption, digital transformation, and the practical application of emerging technologies.

Beyond showcasing solutions, the event also offered SotaTek an opportunity to gain new market perspectives, exchange insights with industry professionals, and connect with organizations looking for technology solutions that align with their business needs.

Saydi supporting multilingual communication across conference sessions

One of the key highlights of iTech Expo 2026 was the use of Saydi to support translation during conference sessions throughout the event.

As an AI-powered translation solution, Saydi helped facilitate multilingual communication and made it easier for attendees to follow insights shared by speakers across different sessions.

Its use in a large-scale technology event also demonstrated the practical potential of AI-powered translation in real-world communication environments, particularly for conferences, events, and settings where multilingual interaction is essential.

Expanding connections and enabling practical technology adoption

SotaTek’s participation in iTech Expo 2026 was not only an opportunity to present its technology capabilities, but also to strengthen relationships with businesses, experts, and organizations across the innovation ecosystem.

The conversations and exchanges at the event opened up new opportunities for collaboration while providing further insight into how companies are approaching AI adoption and digital transformation in practice.

By participating in industry events such as iTech Expo 2026, SotaTek continues to bring technology closer to real business needs and support organizations in creating practical value through AI, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.

Take a look back at some of the highlights from SotaTek at iTech Expo 2026.

On October 1, 2026, the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2026 was held at the Embassy of Vietnam in Seoul, South Korea, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen technology cooperation and digital transformation between Vietnam and Korea.

Under the theme “Vietnam – Korea in the AI Era: Co-creating a Digital Technology Ecosystem from AI and Semiconductors to the Global Market,” the forum focused on strategic technology areas including AI, semiconductors, Cloud, data, 5G/6G, cybersecurity, and Smart Factory. The program also aimed to promote R&D, PoCs, joint product development, and practical technology collaboration projects between businesses from the two countries.

A High-Level Technology Forum with Leaders from Vietnam and Korea

The significance of the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2026 was reflected in the participation of senior representatives from government agencies and technology organizations in both countries.

Representing Vietnam were Mr. Vu Hai Quan, Minister of Science and Technology of Vietnam; Mr. Nguyen Khac Lich, Director General of the Authority of Digital Technology Industry and AI under the Ministry of Science and Technology; and Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa, Chairman of the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA). On the Korean side, the event welcomed representatives from the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea (MSIT).

In addition to the opening session, the program featured keynote presentations, B2B networking sessions, and panel discussions involving technology companies from Vietnam and Korea. Key topics included joint R&D, technology transfer, AI and semiconductor talent development, PoC implementation, and bringing jointly developed products to global markets.

This context also highlights SotaTek’s role at the event: not simply as a participating technology company, but as one of the Vietnamese technology enterprises directly contributing to the program as both a speaker and a solution showcase provider.

SotaTek Shares Insights on Physical AI and AI Factory

During the presentation session, Mr. James Le, CEO of SotaTek Korea, represented SotaTek with a presentation titled “Physical AI and AI Factory: From Vietnam’s Technology Capabilities to Co-created Solutions for Smart Manufacturing.”

The topic reflects a growing trend in enterprise AI adoption: AI is no longer limited to software applications or chatbots. It is increasingly being connected with manufacturing systems, physical equipment, operational data, and industrial processes.

With Physical AI and AI Factory, the focus extends beyond developing an AI model. It also involves the ability to deploy AI in real-world operational environments by connecting data, computing infrastructure, software, and physical systems to create solutions for smart manufacturing.

This direction also aligns closely with the forum’s objective of identifying collaboration opportunities across the full journey from R&D and PoCs to joint product development and commercialization.

AI MADE BY SOTA: SotaTek Showcases Its AI Ecosystem in Seoul

Alongside the presentation session, SotaTek hosted an AI technology showcase booth at the event, introducing its portfolio of AI Made by SOTA products. Visitors were able to explore six solutions:

• Saydi – an AI-powered solution supporting real-time multilingual translation and communication.
• NoteX – an AI Meeting Agent that helps capture, summarize, and manage meeting content.
• Cuppy – a personalized AI English tutor.
• Univision – an AI-integrated video management system.
• SotaVision – an AI-powered Computer Vision solution for visual inspection in smart manufacturing.
• SotaAgents – a customizable AI Agent platform designed around enterprise needs and workflows.

One of the key strengths of AI Made by SOTA is that the ecosystem is not limited to a single industry or use case. Its solutions are designed to address a broad range of needs across enterprises, factories, manufacturing, and healthcare, covering areas such as communication, information processing, Computer Vision, AI Agents, and automation.

Rather than presenting AI purely as a technology concept, SotaTek’s booth focused on practical applications that visitors could directly observe and experience, helping them understand how AI can be applied to specific organizational challenges.

Saydi Serves as the Forum’s Primary Interpretation Solution

While the booth provided a space for SotaTek to showcase its AI capabilities, Saydi became part of the forum’s actual operations.

During the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2026, 100% of Saydi-related interpretation needs from the organizing and logistics teams were handled through Saydi, while approximately 50% of event participants used Saydi to support communication throughout the forum.

This was particularly notable because Saydi was not merely demonstrated as a product at the booth. The solution was deployed directly at an event attended by Vietnamese and Korean delegates, addressing real multilingual communication needs in a live environment.

Its role as the forum’s primary interpretation solution also provided a tangible example of how AI can support international collaboration by reducing language barriers, enabling real-time communication, and making interactions between participants from the two technology ecosystems more seamless.

For SotaTek, this also demonstrated a practical approach to AI: not only building AI solutions, but also deploying and operating them in real-world environments.

From Outsourcing to Co-creation: A New Direction for Vietnam-Korea Technology Collaboration

One of the notable messages from the Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2026 was the shift from “Outsourcing” to “Co-creation.”

The forum aimed to encourage deeper forms of collaboration between technology businesses in the two countries, including joint R&D, technology transfer, talent development, PoC implementation, and joint product development.

As AI rapidly transforms the way companies build products and operate, this model introduces a different approach for Korean enterprises. Rather than simply seeking software development resources, businesses can work with Vietnamese technology teams from the early stages of research and PoC development through AI solution development, implementation, and product scaling.

This also reflects the direction SotaTek is pursuing in the Korean market: connecting Vietnam’s capabilities in AI development, software engineering, and R&D with the technology needs and business ecosystem of Korea.

Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology Recognizes SotaTek’s Technology Capabilities

As part of his working visit to South Korea, Vietnam’s Minister of Science and Technology, Vu Hai Quan, had the opportunity to learn more about SotaTek’s technology capabilities and development direction.

According to SotaTek, the Minister highly appreciated SotaTek’s technology capabilities as well as its ambition to bring Vietnamese technology expertise to the international stage.

In particular, the Minister noted that SotaTek Korea has the potential to become a symbol of the technology bridge between Vietnam and Korea in the future.

For SotaTek Korea, this represents a meaningful direction as technology cooperation between the two countries continues to expand into advanced areas such as AI, semiconductors, robotics, Smart Factory, and Cloud.

SotaTek Korea: Bridging Vietnam’s Technology Capabilities with the Korean Ecosystem

The rapid development of AI is creating new opportunities for collaboration between technology markets. Korea has a strong ecosystem in semiconductors, robotics, manufacturing, AI, and advanced industrial technologies, while Vietnam is developing rapidly in software engineering, AI development, and digital technology.

Connecting these two ecosystems can create collaboration models that go beyond traditional IT outsourcing.

This is the role that SotaTek Korea aims to play: serving as a bridge between Korean enterprises and Vietnam’s technology capabilities, from connecting engineering teams to developing PoCs, AI solutions, and joint development projects.

The Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2026 is a clear example of this direction. At a single event, SotaTek shared expertise on Physical AI and AI Factory, showcased its AI Made by SOTA ecosystem, and deployed Saydi in a real-world operational environment.

Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2026 and the Next Step in Vietnam-Korea AI Collaboration

The Vietnam-Korea Digital Forum 2026 demonstrated how technology cooperation between Vietnam and Korea is expanding from business networking into strategic technology areas such as AI, semiconductors, Cloud, Smart Factory, and Physical AI.

For SotaTek, the event provided an opportunity to demonstrate Vietnam’s technology capabilities across three distinct dimensions: sharing expertise, showcasing products, and deploying technology in real-world environments.

From James Le’s presentation on Physical AI and AI Factory, to the booth showcasing six AI Made by SOTA products, and especially the deployment of Saydi as the forum’s primary interpretation solution, SotaTek presented an AI approach centered on practical application and real-world implementation.

Moving forward, SotaTek Korea will continue connecting Vietnamese and Korean enterprises across areas including AI, AI Agents, Computer Vision, Physical AI, Smart Factory, and Digital Transformation, contributing to the evolution of collaboration from Outsourcing to Co-creation and bringing technology solutions developed in Vietnam to international markets.

Ramen Tech Global Summit 2026 is a global business-matching event that brings together startups, investors, established companies, and other participants from Japan and around the world in Fukuoka, creating opportunities for new connections and collaboration through business and technology.

At our booth, SotaTek will showcase and demonstrate our in-house AI products and services. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience SotaTek’s AI technologies firsthand, including AI agents, AI meeting solutions, and real-time AI voice translation.

Exhibition Overview

• Date & Time: October 8, 2026 (Thursday), 9:00–17:00
• Venue: Daimyo Conference, Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City Tower, 2-6-50 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka

Products & Demos

SotaTek will showcase its in-house AI products, including SotaAgents, NoteX, and Saydi, introducing their key features and use cases.

SotaAgents | AI Agent Platform
An enterprise AI agent platform that uses AI to support business operations such as information search, data analysis, and customer support.

NoteX | AI Meeting Agent
An AI meeting agent and knowledge hub that supports meeting transcription, summarization, and information organization, helping businesses turn meeting-generated information into actionable knowledge.

Saydi | Real-Time AI Voice Translation
A real-time AI voice translation solution designed for conversations, events, and other communication scenarios. Saydi supports multilingual communication and helps people connect across language barriers.

Visitors will be able to experience live demos of these products at the SotaTek booth.

Connecting and Collaborating Globally

Ramen Tech Global Summit 2026 will bring together a diverse range of companies, startups, investors, and other participants from Japan and around the world.

Through our participation in the event, SotaTek will showcase our in-house AI products and AI solutions while connecting with companies and startups to explore new business and collaboration opportunities.

If you are interested in AI adoption, digital transformation, or leveraging new technologies, we invite you to visit the SotaTek booth and experience our products firsthand.

We look forward to meeting you at the event.

The Ministry of Science and Technology was represented by Minister Vũ Hải Quân and members of his delegation. Representing SotaTek were Lê Minh Tuấn (Tommy Le), Chairman of the Board and Co-founder of SotaTek, and Lê Việt Hà (James Le), CEO of SotaTek Korea.

The meeting focused on SotaTek’s technology capabilities, its development in Vietnam and South Korea, its future direction, and opportunities for cooperation in areas such as AI, robotics, IoT, embedded systems, semiconductors and strategic technologies.

Beyond SotaTek’s operations in the Korean market, the discussion placed the company within the broader context of Vietnam’s technology industry. Building on their strengths in technical talent and software development, Vietnamese companies are seeking to move up the technology value chain through AI development, technology products, intellectual property ownership and international collaboration. In this process, South Korea is seen as an important market for access to technology, partners and an ecosystem with deep technical expertise.

From a Vietnamese Technology Company to a Presence in South Korea

At the meeting, SotaTek shared its journey from a technology company in Vietnam to a provider of technology services and solutions for international clients. With a team of more than 1,500 IT professionals, SotaTek is developing capabilities across AI/ML, enterprise software, cloud, blockchain, IoT, embedded systems and technology product development.

South Korea holds a distinctive place in SotaTek’s international expansion strategy. Since establishing SotaTek Korea in 2022, the company has built a network of more than 100 Korean clients and partners, ranging from startups to major corporations. Through this work, SotaTek has gradually established its presence as a Vietnamese technology partner in the Korean market. Its Korea–Vietnam Hybrid model combines a local team in South Korea with development capabilities in Vietnam to meet Korean clients’ expectations for quality, delivery speed, communication and technical standards.

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While Vietnam provides a strong foundation in technical talent and software development, South Korea offers an ecosystem with strengths in hardware, semiconductors, robotics, manufacturing and high-tech industries, alongside a market with demanding requirements for quality, security and technical standards.

According to the direction SotaTek outlined at the meeting, the Korean market is expected to contribute approximately 20% of the company’s revenue over the long term. It is also expected to serve as a bridge for SotaTek to access, learn and gradually master advanced technologies such as robotics and hardware.

SotaTek therefore views South Korea as more than a market for IT services. It is also a technology ecosystem and a source of strategic partnerships, enabling the company to expand collaboration, access new technologies and jointly develop solutions with international market potential.

AI as a Core Technology Capability

AI research and development was among the capabilities SotaTek presented at the meeting.

Voice AI and Vietnamese Language Processing: NoteX & Saydi

SotaTek is developing an AI model for Vietnamese speech processing, with the ability to recognize regional speech characteristics and convert speech into text. Data is collected from multiple regions to improve recognition of language variations. The technology has been applied in meetings and communications with international clients, including those in Japan and South Korea.

This represents a meaningful development path for Vietnamese companies. Rather than relying solely on general-purpose AI models, they can build AI capabilities around the data, language and specific needs of individual markets.

AI in Healthcare

SotaTek also presented its capabilities in applying AI to healthcare, including technology that supports the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The company is also exploring opportunities to collaborate with professors in the United States on research into technologies that support early stroke detection.

These initiatives show that SotaTek’s approach to AI extends beyond improving productivity in software development. The company is also exploring specialized applications that require strong data foundations, sophisticated models and domain expertise.

Blockchain and Technology Infrastructure

In another area, SotaTek is serving as a technical partner in the development of One Mount Group’s “Make in Vietnam” Layer 1 blockchain network. Its parallel development of AI, blockchain, cloud, IoT and embedded systems reflects a shift from traditional IT outsourcing toward greater ownership of technology capabilities and solutions.

From AI to Robotics, IoT and Embedded Systems: Exploring New Technology Niches

One notable topic was SotaTek’s direction for expansion into robotics and hardware. SotaTek shared that it already has teams working on embedded systems, IoT hardware design and robotics, and is engaging with Korean partners to learn and build deeper expertise in these technologies.

One specific application discussed was SotaTek’s research into sensor devices capable of measuring rainfall and water volume, combining sensors, IoT, embedded systems and software platforms. This illustrates the approach SotaTek is pursuing: rather than necessarily competing directly in large-scale robot or hardware manufacturing, the company is focusing on technology layers where it has stronger advantages, such as software, AI, data, control systems, systems integration and model training.

The Minister also highlighted the challenge of international competition, particularly from countries with well-established IT outsourcing industries, such as India. In this environment, competing on talent availability and cost alone will make differentiation increasingly difficult. Instead, companies need to identify high-value technology niches and build capabilities through practical projects.

“The first steps need to address specific, real-world problems, allowing companies to learn from experience, including costly lessons, as they develop their technological capabilities.”

This is also an important insight for Vietnam’s technology industry as it enters a new phase of competition: a strong talent base remains important, but it is no longer enough. Ownership of technology, data and intellectual property, together with practical implementation experience, will increasingly determine a company’s position in the value chain.

From this perspective, SotaTek’s continued development of its MADE BY SOTA product ecosystem reflects a notable shift from providing technology services on demand to building products and solutions based on technologies developed in-house. Products within the MADE BY SOTA ecosystem are gradually expanding their applications and being introduced to both Vietnamese and international markets. This is helping establish SotaTek’s identity not only as an IT service provider, but also as a developer of technology and products.

Semiconductors: From Software Outsourcing to Core Technologies

Semiconductors were another notable topic at the meeting. In the context of national technology development priorities, the Minister raised the possibility of SotaTek becoming more involved in memory chip design and manufacturing, while encouraging the company to explore connections with Korean professors and corporations.

This represents a very different direction from traditional IT outsourcing. South Korea has a well-developed semiconductor ecosystem encompassing corporations, research institutes, universities and specialized businesses. For Vietnamese technology companies, cooperation with this ecosystem could create access to knowledge, technologies and value chains that Vietnam is still developing.

However, entering the semiconductor industry also brings substantially different requirements for capital, R&D, specialized talent, technical standards and development timelines.

For SotaTek, this can therefore be viewed primarily as an area for research and the exploration of partnership opportunities, rather than an immediate transition from software to manufacturing.

Nuclear Power and Public Service Digital Transformation: New Technology Challenges

The discussion also extended to other strategic areas. In nuclear energy, one topic was the potential use of digital platforms for radiation management and monitoring, and for operations in high-risk areas.

SotaTek does not yet have extensive experience in this field. However, the company shared that it is working with robotics companies and could explore the use of robots in environments that are difficult or unsafe for people to access directly.

In public service digital transformation, applications combining sensors, IoT, robotics, embedded systems and software offer another potential use for the company’s technology capabilities.

What these applications have in common is that they go beyond simply “building software.” They require the integration of hardware, data, AI, software, infrastructure and operations. This is one of the significant shifts taking place in the technology market.

Clean Data Platforms and Computing Infrastructure: Foundations for AI in Vietnam

One of the Minister’s most notable points concerned data and computing infrastructure. To develop AI at scale, companies need more than AI engineers. They need high-quality data with clearly defined usage rights, suitable computing infrastructure and standards that enable data to be used securely.

The Minister emphasized the government’s role in developing clean data platforms and computing infrastructure, creating a foundation on which startups and technology companies can build platforms, products and services.

This is an ecosystem-wide challenge. If each company has to address every aspect of data, computing resources and infrastructure from scratch, the cost of entering the AI market will be very high. Conversely, effective shared infrastructure can help more businesses focus their resources on higher-value areas: AI models, products, applications and services.

Opportunities from an AI Pilot Program: From Experimentation to Demonstrating Value

One specific cooperation opportunity discussed at the meeting was an AI transformation pilot program bringing together:

• Organizations seeking to adopt AI;
• Technology and AI companies;
• Research institutes and universities.

The aim is to implement AI and demonstrate its impact within approximately six months to one year. Successful projects could then receive further investment and be scaled up. This approach is notable because it shifts the focus from “What can AI do?” to a more practical question: How can AI create measurable impact within a specific process?

For example, an AI agent could automate document processing, shorten case handling times or support employees with repetitive tasks. This is also the direction SotaTek is pursuing as it develops AI solutions for business operations.

Vietnam–Korea Cooperation: From Market Relationships to Technology Partnerships

One of the recurring themes throughout the meeting was South Korea’s role in SotaTek’s long-term technology strategy.

South Korea offers capabilities that Vietnam’s ecosystem is seeking to strengthen, including semiconductors, robotics, manufacturing technology, hardware, AI research and large-scale technology systems. Meanwhile, Vietnam has significant strengths in technical talent, software development, competitive costs and implementation speed.

The two ecosystems therefore have complementary capabilities. SotaTek requested support in creating opportunities to work alongside major Korean technology companies as they enter Vietnam, particularly in AI and robotics.

The company also expressed interest in connecting with testing and certification organizations in Vietnam and South Korea, helping it prepare technology products for international markets from an early stage. SotaTek currently applies international standards relating to CMI, ISO and security, while also exploring requirements specific to the Korean market.

KIST, KT and Opportunities for Deeper Technology Cooperation

During the meeting, the Minister also discussed the possibility of connecting SotaTek with Korean technology partners and organizations. One notable opportunity was potential cooperation with KIST, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, particularly in the next phase of research cooperation programs between the two countries.

Other possibilities included connections with KT and additional Korean technology companies. If implemented, these partnerships could go beyond conventional client–supplier relationships to encompass:

Joint research → technology transfer → product development → testing → international commercialization.

This could also provide a model for how Vietnamese technology companies can participate more deeply in South Korea’s technology ecosystem.

A 10-Year Vision: A US$1 Billion Valuation and Taking Vietnamese Technology Global

SotaTek’s long-term ambition is to become a company valued at US$1 billion. The company has identified three development priorities:

First, AI-driven services: using AI as the foundation for developing technology services and solutions. Second, industry-specific solutions: selecting practical challenges in the Vietnamese market and developing capabilities and products around real needs before expanding internationally. Third, proprietary technologies and products: building SotaTek-branded products alongside its custom software development services.

Within this strategy, South Korea has a dual role. It is both a business market and a technology gateway, giving SotaTek access to robotics, hardware, semiconductors and other areas of deep technical expertise. The ultimate goal is not simply to export Vietnamese IT services, but to use technology capabilities developed in Vietnam as a springboard into international markets.

From Outsourcing Provider to Technology Partner: The Shift Underway in Vietnam’s IT Industry

The meeting at SotaTek Korea took place as Vietnam’s technology industry faces a new challenge. For many years, Vietnam’s main advantages in international markets have been its technical workforce and its ability to deliver software development at competitive costs.

AI is changing this model. As AI coding, automation and software development tools become more widely used, an engineer’s value is no longer defined solely by the ability to write code. Technology companies need to move into higher-value areas:

Technology expertise → AI → Data → IP → Products → Industry solutions.

This also explains why SotaTek is expanding from software development into AI, blockchain, IoT, embedded systems and robotics, while exploring markets with deep technology ecosystems, such as South Korea.

Rather than competing directly with major global outsourcing hubs on workforce size, the proposed direction is to build specialized expertise and focus on markets, industries and challenges with distinct requirements.

SotaTek Korea’s Ambition to Connect the Technology Ecosystems of Vietnam and South Korea

The Minister of Science and Technology’s visit to SotaTek Korea on September 30, 2026, therefore went beyond the business activities of a single company in South Korea. From a broader perspective, the meeting highlighted an emerging model of technology cooperation:

Vietnam contributes technical talent, software development capabilities and implementation capacity. South Korea contributes an ecosystem with deep technical expertise, corporations, research institutes, universities and capabilities in hardware, semiconductors and robotics. Technology companies connect these two ecosystems through projects, products and R&D activities.

For SotaTek, the long-term ambition is not only to grow in South Korea, but also to become a symbol of technology cooperation and development between Vietnam and South Korea.

From AI, robotics and IoT to semiconductors, blockchain and strategic technologies, the topics discussed at the meeting suggest that the journey ahead will involve more than market expansion.It will also be about how far Vietnamese technology companies can advance within the global technology value chain. For SotaTek, South Korea could become an important foundation for that journey.