The Vietnam Economic Association (VEA), Vietnam Economic Times /VnEconomy, and the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI), in collaboration with the Institute for Policy and Strategy Studies (IPSS), on May 21 co-organized a seminar on the role of artificial intelligence, mobility models, and societal expectations in reshaping the future of the transportation sector in Vietnam. In his opening remarks, Prof. Dr. Hoang Van Cuong, Vice President of the Vietnam Economic Association, noted that transportation is not just technical infrastructure for commuting, but more importantly, it is about the operational methods to facilitate vital circulation and minimize the limitations to achieve the same level of investment while maximizing the effectiveness of human mobility. Along with high economic growth, during its urbanization process, Vietnam is facing significant pressures on transportation, especially in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Prolonged traffic congestion, environmental pollution, and traffic accidents are prevalent. Overloaded infrastructure and a lack of connectivity among various transport modes not only lead to significant waste of time, fuel, and logistics costs but also directly impact the health, productivity, and quality of life of the community. "In this context, the demand for a development mindset in transportation and the construction of a modern, intelligent mobility ecosystem is becoming more crucial than ever. The strong development of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, multi-functional batteries, the Internet and safety, IP, sensor technology, and digital phones is creating tremendous opportunities to develop an intelligent transportation system that serves human development. The application of AI and the development of smart transportation can help us optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion and accidents, enhance operational management efficiency of infrastructure, reduce emissions, and move towards green transportation. At the same time, it can improve logistics efficiency and the competitiveness of the economy, gradually forming smart cities and a