Meta wants metaverse equipment made in Vietnam

Joel Kaplan, Meta vice president for U.S. public policy, said on Monday that production had begun four years ago, but was put on hold due to the pandemic.

Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (L) and a representative of Meta experience artificial reality technology at the headquarters of Meta in the U.S. on Sep. 18, 2023. Photo by Duong Giang

The company now wants to continue producing metaverse equipment in Vietnam, he added in a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at Meta’s headquarters during the PM’s working trip in the U.S.

Kaplan also said that Meta has had some partnerships in Vietnam, including one with the National Innovation Center to boost digital transformation and another with the Vietnam Government Portal to make its Facebook page the most successful government page in the region with 4.2 million followers.

Meta will continue to support small and medium businesses in Vietnam to reach new customers.

Chinh said in recent dialogues, Vietnamese and U.S. leaders have reaffirmed partnerships in science, technology and innovation.

He said the contribution of U.S. companies, especially Meta, play an important role in realizing the potentials of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the highest level of diplomatic relations which both countries established this month.

He hoped that Meta will become more effective and more substantive in its partnership with Vietnamese companies, especially in key areas such as digital economy, AI, digital content, innovation and transformation.

He expected Meta to continue to provide Vietnamese firms with technological solutions and to cooperate financially to develop science and technology and promote digital transformation.

Chinh also suggested further cooperation in training, cybersecurity and spreading correct information on social media.