AI giant Nvidia explores Vietnam investment expansion opportunities

AI giant Nvidia explores Vietnam investment expansion opportunities

U.S. chip and artificial intelligence giant Nvidia says it will consider expanding investment in Vietnam after a high-ranking delegation ends a fact-finding trip to the country.

Industries - Thu, April 25, 2024 | 3:13 pm GMT+7

Vietnam sets aside $1 bln to train semiconductor workforce

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 GMT+7

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

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 GMT+7

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

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 GMT+7

Former UK premier Blair pledges to drive chip, AI investments to Vietnam

Former UK premier Blair pledges to drive chip, AI investments to Vietnam

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has promised to help Vietnam attract investments into industries such as chip design and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Economy - Wed, April 17, 2024 | 10:05 am GMT+7

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 GMT+7

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 - Wed, March 20, 2024 | 11:07 am GMT+7

Attracting quality FDI to tap new opportunities: association

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 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 - Tue, March 19, 2024 | 11:17 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 - Fri, March 15, 2024 | 9:03 pm GMT+7