Chinese chipmaker Victory Giant Technology to invest $800 mln in northern Vietnam

Chinese chipmaker Victory Giant Technology to invest $800 mln in northern Vietnam

Victory Giant Technology Group, a major China-based printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturer, will acquire 10 hectares in Bac Ninh province to implement an $800 million investment in northern Vietnam.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam National University-HCMC, Synopsys to train semiconductor students

Vietnam National University-HCMC, Synopsys to train semiconductor students

U.S.-based leading chip company Synopsys and Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) signed a memorandum of understanding on Friday to increase cooperation on chip design training and research.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Samsung, Vietnam National University link up on semiconductor training

Samsung, Vietnam National University link up on semiconductor training

South Korean giant Samsung Electronics and the University of Engineering and Technology, under Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU Hanoi), will cooperate on a masters course for semiconductor and chip training.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Siemens, Vietnam’s National Innovation Center to cooperate in smart factory

Siemens, Vietnam’s National Innovation Center to cooperate in smart factory

The National Innovation Center (NIC), under Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment, and German technology giant Siemens signed a cooperation deal on Friday, focusing on smart factory in the Southeast Asian nation.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam picks five universities to impart semiconductor training

Vietnam picks five universities to impart semiconductor training

Vietnam has selected five universities for training a much needed semiconductor industry workforce, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said Friday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US semiconductor firm Marvell seeks investments in Vietnam’s Danang city

US semiconductor firm Marvell seeks investments in Vietnam’s Danang city

Danang will facilitate Marvell's plans to invest in the central city, Danang Vice Chairman Ho Ky Minh affirmed at a Monday meeting with a delegation from the U.S. semiconductor giant.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US chip firm Synopsys, Danang city to cooperate in workforce training

US chip firm Synopsys, Danang city to cooperate in workforce training

Synopsys, a leading chip business based in California, and the authorities of Vietnam’s central city of Danang, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on workforce training for the semiconductor industry.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

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 - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US restricts China’s access to some NVIDIA chips, Vietnam consequently impacted

US restricts China’s access to some NVIDIA chips, Vietnam consequently impacted

In a move to further restrict China’s access to critical technologies, the U.S. has imposed additional licensing requirements for exports of Nvidia chips to some countries, including Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Expand Vietnam investment beyond commitment, US semiconductor firm Amkor urged

Expand Vietnam investment beyond commitment, US semiconductor firm Amkor urged

U.S.-based semiconductor firm Amkor Technology, Inc. should expand Vietnam investments beyond its commitment, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnamese, Korean businesses ink chip production cooperation pact

Vietnamese, Korean businesses ink chip production cooperation pact

Hanoi-based N&G Group JSC, South Korea’s Cheongju entrepreneur council (CEC) and the Hanoi Supporting Industries Business Association (HANSIBA) signed an agreement on chip production Wednesday.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Amkor Technology inaugurates Vietnam factory

Amkor Technology inaugurates Vietnam factory

The U.S.-based Amkor Technology Inc., a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, held a grand opening for its newest factory in Vietnam’s northern province of Bac Ninh on Wednesday.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam semiconductor magnet attracts billions in foreign investments

Vietnam semiconductor magnet attracts billions in foreign investments

Vietnam has been attracting foreign investments worth billions of dollars into the semiconductor sector, with South Korea’s Hana Micron the latest investor.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam attracts giant investments in semiconductor industry

Vietnam attracts giant investments in semiconductor industry

Vietnam is drawing attention as an investment destination for global semiconductor companies while electronics makers continue to set up shop in the Southeast Asia country.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

South Korea's SKC signs deal with Hai Phong city for green, advanced materials investment

South Korea's SKC signs deal with Hai Phong city for green, advanced materials investment

SKC Co., a South Korean manufacturer of advanced materials, signed a preliminary agreement on Monday with Vietnam's Hai Phong city to explore potential investment in advanced materials for secondary batteries, semiconductors, and other green sectors.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Cadence assists Vietnam’s semiconductor sector development

Cadence assists Vietnam’s semiconductor sector development

California-headquartered Cadence Design Systems Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding with Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon High-Tech Park (SHTP) on Tuesday on collaboration to foster electronic design expertise and advance the semiconductor industry in Vietnam.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam information ministry, Belgian agency to cooperate in chip production

Vietnam information ministry, Belgian agency to cooperate in chip production

Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications and Belgium’s Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC) will cooperate in training personnel for chip design and production, heard a workshop.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Amkor Technology seeks to open Vietnam factory in fourth quarter

Amkor Technology seeks to open Vietnam factory in fourth quarter

U.S.-based Amkor Technology Inc., a global semiconductor product packaging and test services provider, expects its Vietnam mega facility to begin first-phase manufacturing in the fourth quarter of this year.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Dutch chip suppliers weigh factory possibilities in Vietnam

Dutch chip suppliers weigh factory possibilities in Vietnam

Dutch suppliers to giant chipmaker ASML Holding are gauging reality in Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia this week to build factories in the Southeast Asian markets.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Renesas Design Vietnam deploys AI-driven verification for car chips

Renesas Design Vietnam deploys AI-driven verification for car chips

Renesas Electronics in Vietnam is utilizing one of the world’s latest AI-driven chip verification and debug tools to power up the development of its R-Car automotive designs.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Sunny Optical prepares new $2.5 bln investment in Vietnam

Sunny Optical prepares new $2.5 bln investment in Vietnam

Sunny Optical Technology, a supplier to major smartphone brands worldwide, is poised to invest an additional $2.5 billion building a manufacturing complex in northern Vietnam, where the Chinese group has already invested $130 million in four operating plants.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam seeks US investment in semiconductor industry

Vietnam seeks US investment in semiconductor industry

The U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) should call on businesses to expand their investments in Vietnam, Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai said to SIA president and CEO John Neuffer on Thursday.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam aims to attract FDI in chip technology

Vietnam aims to attract FDI in chip technology

The Prime Minister has tasked Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung with building policies to attract foreign direct investment in chip technology for submission in the first quarter of 2023.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam progresses as electronics manufacturing hub

Vietnam progresses as electronics manufacturing hub

Vietnam is emerging as Apple’s next production hub while other giant electronics makers are accelerating their buildup in the tech-savvy nation to diversify supply chains.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

AMD, Viettel collaborate in 5G network expansion

AMD, Viettel collaborate in 5G network expansion

World-leading chip maker AMD and Vietnamese tech giant Viettel have completed a 5G mobile network field trial deployment conducted by Viettel and powered by AMD chips.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Saigon Hi-Tech Park establishes chip design center

Saigon Hi-Tech Park establishes chip design center

Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City debuted Friday a chip design center to cash in on demand for semiconductors.

Investing - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

FPT, VinFast join global chip supply chain

FPT, VinFast join global chip supply chain

Vietnamese giants FPT and VinFast are entering the world's semiconductor industry amid a global shortage of this critical part in automobile and electronics manufacturing.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

More foreign firms eye chip component projects in Vietnam

More foreign firms eye chip component projects in Vietnam

Vietnam is attracting attention of foreign companies as a destination for producing chip components amid a global shortage of this critical part in automobile and electronics manufacturing.

Industries - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam willing to facilitate Qualcomm chip making: deputy minister

Vietnam willing to facilitate Qualcomm chip making: deputy minister

Vietnam's willing to create best conditions for U.S. wireless technology giant Qualcomm to build chip research, development and testing facilities in the country, said Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Duc Long.

Investing - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7