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Vietnam logs in to global semiconductor supply chain

Leading global technology corporations are making strategic moves to shift supply chains, and establish research centres, presenting a tremendous opportunity for the country to strengthen its semiconductor industry by adopting the strategy of "standing on the shoulders of giants."

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Việt Nam: a safe destination for the global semiconductor industry
Việt Nam has a significant opportunity to integrate deeply into the semiconductor industry's global value chain. This requires active participation from ministries, sectors, local governments, enterprises, research institutes, universities and experts, both domestic and international.
Vietnam attracts nearly US$12 billion into semiconductor industry
Vietnam currently hosts 174 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the semiconductor industry, with a total registered capital of US$11.6 billion, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

PM requests enhancing human resource training for semiconductor industry
The Government Office has released a Prime Minister Directive on enhancing human resource training to support the development of the semiconductor industry, a key area in Vietnam’s high-tech development strategy.
Vietnam to become new market for global tech giants in semiconductor industry
Vietnam is likely to become a key market attracting major players in the semiconductor industry, especially following Donald Trump’s landslide victory in the recent US presidential election.
Vietnam eyes building self-reliant, sustainable semiconductor ecosystem
Vietnam, with its skilled workforce and competitive production costs, is poised to become a critical supplier of materials, components, and assemblies for the semiconductor industry, thus making a deeper penetration into the global value chain.
Major tech firms in semiconductor industry attend SEMIExpo Vietnam
Dozens of world leading companies attended the Vietnam Semiconductor Industry Exhibition 2024 (SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024) at the National Innovation Center (NIC) of Hoa Lac Hi–tech park on November 7 to seek ways to develop the local semiconductor industry.

Vietnam’s first semiconductor expo underway in HCM City
The 2024 International Exhibition for Integrated Circuit and Semiconductor Industry (SEMICON VIETNAM), the first of its kind in the country, was opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31.
Vingroup launches new fund to support tech, semiconductor start-ups
An investment fund with total assets of US$150 million was launched on October 28 to support technology and semiconductor start-ups in Vietnam and the region.
Vietnam’s first international semiconductor exhibition to take place in November
The Vietnam Semiconductor Industry Exhibition 2024 (SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024), will take place at the National Innovation Centre in Hanoi from November 7-8 under the theme of "Elevating Vietnam in the Global Semiconductor Supply Chain".
SK Group acquires Vinh Phuc firm for semiconductor manufacturing
SK, a leading Chaebol of the Republic of Korea, has acquired a stake in a semiconductor company in Vietnam’s Vinh Phuc province for US$$300 million.
Thai Nguyen seeks to draw US semiconductor investors
The northern province of Thai Nguyen is aiming to become an attractive destination for US investors in sectors like education, health care, culture, and especially semiconductors, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Trinh Viet Hung has affirmed.
Semiconductor technology advanced course opens in HCM City
Văn Lang University’s summer school 2024 advanced course started from September 19 to 21, offering opportunities for individuals to develop deeper knowledge of semiconductor technology.
US association appreciates Vietnam's semiconductor industry
Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Minister-Counsellor Le Dinh Ba held a working session on September 9 with a delegation from the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) of the US led by its director of global policy for trade and supply chain matter.
Ministry drafts project on personnel development for semiconductor industry
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is gathering ideas on a draft project to promote human resources development for the semiconductor industry until 2030 with a vision to 2050, destined for the approval of the Prime Minister.
National steering committee on semiconductor development set up
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has recently signed a decision on the establishment of a national steering committee on semiconductor industry development (steering committee).
Vietnam, RoK forge ahead in semiconductor co-operation
The Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency in Hanoi (Kotra Hanoi), part of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in Vietnam, held a conference on Vietnam-RoK co-operation in the semiconductor industry on August 6.
Nurturing talents a top priority as Việt Nam envisions itself as future semiconductor hub
Experts believe that Việt Nam has a great opportunity to grow its semiconductor industry with the involvement of multiple leading global technology companies, but it will need ten times the number of engineers.
NIC launches semiconductor design training programme vs Qorvo, Cadence partners
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung on July 16 announced the launch of the Analogue IC Design Course, an initiative spearheaded by the National Innovation Centre (NIC), in partnership with US giants Qorvo and Cadence, aiming to enhance the workforce in the semiconductor design sector.
Efforts made to help firms deeply join global semiconductor supply chain
The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has taken various solutions to support domestic firms to join the global semiconductor supply chain more intensively, heard a meeting held on July 15 by the ministry.
Seminar explores Vietnam-Japan semiconductor cooperation opportunities
A seminar in Tokyo on July 9 brought together Vietnamese and Japanese stakeholders to explore opportunities for collaboration in the burgeoning semiconductor industry.
Vietnam has room to develop semiconductor industry, says US expert
Vietnam has a huge opportunity to develop the semiconductor and AI industry as it has an abundant, well-trained young workforce, said PhD. Richard Thurston, a leading semiconductor expert of the United States.

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