US chip tool maker Lam Research eyes $1-2 billion investment in Vietnam

US chip tool maker Lam Research eyes $1-2 billion investment in Vietnam

California-based chip manufacturing equipment supplier Lam Research has plans to partner with Korea’s Seojin Company to develop factories and establish a supply chain with an investment of $1-2 billion in the first phase as it seeks to expand in Asia.

Industries - Thu, March 21, 2024 | 11:09 am

Intel commits to long-term investment in Vietnam: representative

Intel commits to long-term investment in Vietnam: representative

Intel appreciates the continued support of the Vietnamese government and is committed to long-term investments in the country, Intel Vietnam representative Phung Viet Thang said at the Vietnam Business Forum (VBF) on Tuesday.

Companies - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 11:17 am

Vietnam's game market potential to be unlocked

Vietnam's game market potential to be unlocked

With over 18 million esports players, according to the 2021 Vietnamese Esports White Paper, the Vietnamese esports industry has a potential foundation for development, writes Phung Viet Thang, country manager, sales, marketing & communications group, Intel Vietnam.

Consulting - Wed, March 13, 2024 | 8:05 am

Intel, Vietnam telco Viettel partner up in AI, 5G, data center, smart devices

Intel, Vietnam telco Viettel partner up in AI, 5G, data center, smart devices

Vietnamese telecom giant Viettel and U.S. technological firm Intel have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate research & development (R&D) and advanced technologies at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024.

Companies - Fri, March 1, 2024 | 10:51 am

Intel, WB to help Danang with semiconductor, AI training

Intel, WB to help Danang with semiconductor, AI training

U.S.-based Intel Corporation and the World Bank have pledged to support the central city of Danang train residents in semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI).

Economy - Wed, February 28, 2024 | 8:22 pm

Vietnam stated-owned telcos urged to lead semiconductor research

Vietnam stated-owned telcos urged to lead semiconductor research

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked leading state-owned telecommunications companies to play a leading role in research of emerging technologies including semiconductors.

Economy - Fri, February 23, 2024 | 10:18 am

Intel offers digitalization training per Vietnam’s needs

Intel offers digitalization training per Vietnam’s needs

Intel is willing to cooperate in training and accepting Vietnamese students as interns and employees as Vietnam needs, a senior company executive said Tuesday.

Companies - Tue, January 30, 2024 | 6:09 pm

Citi Vietnam executive elected AmCham HCMC chair for 2024

Citi Vietnam executive elected AmCham HCMC chair for 2024

Ramachandran A.S. (RamC), Citi's country officer for Vietnam, has been elected chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Ho Chi Minh City for 2024.

Companies - Fri, January 12, 2024 | 8:52 pm

Taiwan’s Lotes to invest $25 mln more in northern Vietnam factory

Taiwan’s Lotes to invest $25 mln more in northern Vietnam factory

Taiwanese electronics firm Lotes, a supplier to Intel, Samsung and Sony, will invest an additional $25 million in its factory in Thai Binh province, raising its total investment to $145 million.

Industries - Thu, December 14, 2023 | 8:58 pm

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

Intel did not call off expansion in Vietnam due to power shortage: association chairman

Intel did not call off expansion in Vietnam due to power shortage: association chairman

The argument that Intel had called off its $1 billion investment plan to expand chip production in Vietnam due to lack of electricity and cumbersome administrative procedures is unfounded, said Prof. Nguyen Mai, chairman of Vietnam’s Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE).

Industries - Sat, November 11, 2023 | 11:37 am

Intel to continue investing in Vietnam per pledged commitment: executive

Intel to continue investing in Vietnam per pledged commitment: executive

Intel will continue to invest in Vietnam per its pledged commitment and continue stable operations, said Intel Products Vietnam general director Kim Huat Ooi.

Industries - Thu, November 9, 2023 | 9:52 am

Intel calls off investment expansion plan in Vietnam: Reuters

Intel calls off investment expansion plan in Vietnam: Reuters

Intel has called off its planned investment expansion in Vietnam, which would have doubled the tech giant’s operations in the country, Reuters reported.

Industries - Wed, November 8, 2023 | 10:00 am

Vietnam opens new National Innovation Center facility, chip design center

Vietnam opens new National Innovation Center facility, chip design center

Vietnam has inaugurated a new facility of the National Innovation Center (NIC) and a chip design center as the country seeks to stimulate the startup ecosystem and deepen its participation in the global semiconductor supply chain.

Economy - Sat, October 28, 2023 | 6:41 pm