Amkor, Synopsys, Intel among big names attending Vietnam’s first semiconductor expo

Amkor, Synopsys, Intel among big names attending Vietnam’s first semiconductor expo

Many international and Vietnamese tech giants will attend the first semiconductor exhibition in Vietnam next month as the country seeks to increase its footing in the global supply chain.

Companies - Thu, October 24, 2024 | 1:53 pm

Vietnam to issue support decree this year for luring foreign hi-tech investments

Vietnam to issue support decree this year for luring foreign hi-tech investments

Vietnam will issue a decree this year to establish an investment support fund towards boosting foreign capital inflows into the artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries, says Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.

Industries - Thu, October 3, 2024 | 4:44 pm

Vietnam aims to have one chip fab by 2030, semiconductor industry revenue to reach $25 bln

Vietnam aims to have one chip fab by 2030, semiconductor industry revenue to reach $25 bln

Vietnam has set a target of having one small-scale semiconductor chip fabrication plant and 10 assembly, packaging and testing (APT) factories by 2030 as the country seeks to deepen its engagement in the global supply chain.

Economy - Mon, September 23, 2024 | 10:15 am

Amkor production in northern Vietnam undisrupted by super typhoon Yagi: CEO

Amkor production in northern Vietnam undisrupted by super typhoon Yagi: CEO

Super typhoon Yagi did not impact production of Amkor Technology in Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Ninh, said CEO of Amkor Technology Korea Inc Ji Jong-rip at a Thursday working session with provincial authorities.

Companies - Fri, September 13, 2024 | 11:10 am

Vietnam attracts $18 bln in Jan-July FDI, Amkor top investor

Vietnam attracts $18 bln in Jan-July FDI, Amkor top investor

Registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam hit $18 billion in the year to July 20, up 10.9% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Economy - Fri, July 26, 2024 | 3:20 pm

Amkor increases Vietnam investment to $1.6 bln, production to start next year 2025

Amkor increases Vietnam investment to $1.6 bln, production to start next year 2025

Bac Ninh province's government has granted an investment registration certificate to the South Korean subsidiary of U.S.-headquartered semiconductor giant Amkor Technology Inc. to increase its investment to $1.6 billion.

Industries - Tue, July 2, 2024 | 7:45 pm

Registered FDI in Vietnam hits $15.2 bln in H1, Bac Ninh top recipient

Registered FDI in Vietnam hits $15.2 bln in H1, Bac Ninh top recipient

Registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached $15.2 billion in the year to June 20, up 13% year-on-year, the Ministry of Planning and Investment reported.

Economy - Sat, June 29, 2024 | 12:41 am

Amkor speeds up Vietnam plans with additional $1.07 bln investment

Amkor speeds up Vietnam plans with additional $1.07 bln investment

U.S.-headquartered Amkor Technology Inc., which makes semiconductors, will receive certificates soon to increase its investment in the northern province of Bac Ninh by over $1.07 billion.

Industries - Thu, June 20, 2024 | 2:45 pm

US chipmaker Amkor eyes H2 production boost in Vietnam

US chipmaker Amkor eyes H2 production boost in Vietnam

U.S.-headquartered Amkor Technology Inc. plans to begin high-volume manufacturing at its Vietnam facility in the northern province of Bac Ninh from the second half of this year.

Companies - Wed, March 6, 2024 | 3:49 pm

Chipmaker Amkor Technology targets mass production in Vietnam this year

Chipmaker Amkor Technology targets mass production in Vietnam this year

The U.S.-headquartered Amkor Technology Inc. churned out the first products from its factory in Vietnam’s Bac Ninh province in December 2023 and expects to start mass production in 2024, said Kim Sung Hun, CEO of Amkor Technology Vietnam.

Companies - Fri, January 19, 2024 | 7:31 pm

2023: energy, electronics sectors shine bright as Vietnam attracts huge foreign investments

2023: energy, electronics sectors shine bright as Vietnam attracts huge foreign investments

Energy and electronics sectors hogged the limelight as registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached $36.6 billion this year through December 20, up 32.1% year-on-year.

A year in review and 2024 forecasts - Fri, December 29, 2023 | 9:15 am

Nvidia CEO to discuss semiconductor collaboration in Vietnam

Nvidia CEO to discuss semiconductor collaboration in Vietnam

Jensen Huang, president and CEO of U.S. chip giant Nvidia, will discuss potential semiconductor collaboration with the Vietnamese government and companies in Hanoi on Monday, as Vietnam seeks deeper global participation in this industry.

Industries - Sun, December 10, 2023 | 8:40 am

Vietnam reiterates request for US aid for semiconductor industry

Vietnam reiterates request for US aid for semiconductor industry

Vietnam has asked the U.S. government to support it in developing the fledgling semiconductor sector and other basic industries as the country has become one of the fastest-growing semiconductor markets.

Industries - Thu, November 16, 2023 | 11:34 pm

China likely to become No.1 investor in Vietnam's certain industries: KPMG exec

China likely to become No.1 investor in Vietnam's certain industries: KPMG exec

China is likely to become the largest investor in a number of industries in Vietnam in the coming years given U.S.-Sino trade tensions and a slowdown of the world’s second-largest economy, an executive of consultant KPMG has said.

Industrial real estate - Thu, November 16, 2023 | 11:31 am