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Tech giants keen on semiconductor investments in Vietnam: minister

Many global tech majors have shown keen investment interest in Vietnam’s electronics and semiconductor industries, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said Saturday.

Economy - Sat, May 4, 2024 | 8:33 pm

Samsung launches training program to aid Vietnam’s 50,000 semiconductor talent goal

Samsung Vietnam and the National Innovation Center (NIC) jointly launched the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) 2023-2024, a technological talent training program, at the NIC facility in Hanoi on Friday.

Companies - Fri, May 3, 2024 | 9:44 pm

Samsung Electro-Mechanics to build new factory in Vietnam

Samsung Electro-Mechanics (SEM), the semiconductor and camera module arm of South Korea chaebol Samsung, is set to build a new factory in Vietnam.

Industries - Fri, May 3, 2024 | 10:19 am

Vietnam sets aside $1 bln to train semiconductor workforce

Vietnam will spend VND26 trillion ($1.02 billion) by 2030 to develop a well-prepared workforce for the semiconductor industry as the country attempts to seize a “once-in-a-thousand-year” opportunity.

Economy - Thu, April 25, 2024 | 12:16 pm

US chip giant Nvidia delegation discusses AI, semiconductor cooperation with Vietnam

Executives from U.S. chip and Artificial Intelligence (AI) giant Nvidia led by vice president Keith Strier are in Vietnam to explore investment opportunities in AI and semiconductors.

Industries - Tue, April 23, 2024 | 10:03 am

Semiconductor sector to create 200,000 jobs, contribute $14 bln to Vietnam economy

Vietnam’s semiconductor sector can employ 15,000 designers, 35,000 factory engineers and 154,000 indirect workers by 2030, said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong.

Industries - Mon, April 22, 2024 | 6:06 pm

Malaysia aims to develop semiconductor industry

Malaysian Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Liew Chin Tong said the government is committed to developing the semiconductor industry which is now a strategic income source for the country.

Southeast Asia - Thu, March 28, 2024 | 12:10 pm

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

Dutch high-tech manufacturer VDL ETG to build Vietnam facility

VDL Enabling Technologies Group (VDL ETG), the high-tech manufacturer under Dutch group VDL, will build a facility in Vietnam, targeting delivery of its first products by the end of Q1/2025 or the beginning of Q2.

Industries - Thu, March 21, 2024 | 10:45 am

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 - Wed, March 20, 2024 | 11:07 am

Attracting quality FDI to tap new opportunities: association

Vietnam needs to promote its inherent strengths to attract FDI, especially from major powers, to become not only a “workshop” of the world, but also a powerhouse for chip production, said Prof. Dr. Nguyen Mai, chairman of the Vietnam's Association of Foreign Invested Enterprises (VAFIE).

Investing - Wed, March 20, 2024 | 8:31 am