Scarlett Evans, Contributing Writer

April 12, 2025

Qualcomm has acquired MovianAI, a Vietnamese AI developer specializing in generative AI, machine learning and natural language processing, as part of its push to expand its AI portfolio.

MovianAI is the generative AI arm of VinAI Application and Research JSC, a machine learning research lab.

Qualcomm said the combination of VinAI’s generative AI capabilities with Qulacomm’s research and development will drive “extraordinary inventions.”

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

“This acquisition underscores our commitment to dedicating the necessary resources to R&D that makes us the driving force behind the next wave of AI innovation,” said Jilei Hou, Qualcomm’s senior vice president of engineering in a statement. “By bringing in high-caliber talent from VinAI, we are strengthening our ability to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions that will benefit a wide range of industries and consumers.”

Led by Dr. Hung Bui, a former research scientist at Google DeepMind, MovianAI’s team brings its expertise in genAI and customized AI model development to the deal.

Speaking about the acquisition, Bui said the company is “ready to contribute to Qualcomm’s mission of making breakthroughs in fundamental AI research and scale them across industries, including smartphones, PCs, software-defined vehicles, and more.”

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“Our team’s expertise in generative AI and machine learning will help accelerate the development of innovative solutions that can transform the way we live and work,” Bui added.

Qualcomm said the deal also builds on its long-standing partnership with Vietnam’s technology ecosystem.

In its statement, the company said its innovations in 5G, AI and IoT have helped “fuel the extraordinary growth and success of Vietnam’s information and communication technology industry” and supported Vietnamese companies' success in the global marketplace.

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Scarlett Evans

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Scarlett Evans is a freelance writer with a focus on emerging technologies and the minerals industry. Previously, she served as assistant editor at IoT World Today