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

By Tri Duc
Sat, January 27, 2024 | 7:51 pm GMT+7

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.

Per the signed memorandum of understanding (MoU), Siemens will sponsor 100 copyrights of software for designing, assembling, and simulating for smart factory training, featuring semiconductor design training programs.

Leaderships of Vietnam's National Innovation Center (NIC) and Siemens sign an agreement in Hanoi, January 26, 2024. Photo courtesy of NIC.

Leaderships of Vietnam's National Innovation Center (NIC) and Siemens sign an agreement in Hanoi, January 26, 2024. Photo courtesy of NIC.

The collaboration aims to help firms seeking innovation and approaching the global market, and to connect Vietnamese businesses with Siemens’s supporting packages.

As part of the NIC’s 2030 program on semiconductor workforce, the agency will connect businesses and research units with Siemens to build training programs, especially semiconductor engineer training programs.

The Vietnamese government plans to train between 50,000 and 100,000 high-skilled workers in the 2025-2030 period as Vietnam braces for a fresh investment wave to sweep its semiconductor industry, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said in October 2023.

He said the plan was part of broader efforts to develop a skilled workforce in tandem with fostering research and development, technology application, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Comments (0)
  • Read More
Dien Bien Phu Campaign's historic 3D panorama painting to be exhibited in Hanoi

Dien Bien Phu Campaign's historic 3D panorama painting to be exhibited in Hanoi

The impressive 3D panorama painting showcasing the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, which captivates visitors at the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum in the northern province of Dien Bien, will now be exhibited in Hanoi using 3D mapping technology.

Travel - Tue, April 30, 2024 | 12:59 pm GMT+7

HCMC ready for spectacular fireworks display to celebrate national holidays

HCMC ready for spectacular fireworks display to celebrate national holidays

Ho Chi Minh City is getting ready for a spectacular fireworks display at five different locations to celebrate the Reunification Day on the night of April 30.

Travel - Tue, April 30, 2024 | 12:56 pm GMT+7

Vietnam’s FDI sector posts $16.64 bln trade surplus in Jan-Apr

Vietnam’s FDI sector posts $16.64 bln trade surplus in Jan-Apr

Foreign-invested enterprises in Vietnam recorded a trade surplus of $16.64 billion in the first four months of 2024, with crude oil activities factored into account, according to the General Statistics Office.

Economy - Tue, April 30, 2024 | 11:50 am GMT+7

Vietnam attracts $9.27 bln in registered FDI from Jan-Apr, Ba Ria-Vung Tau top recipient

Vietnam attracts $9.27 bln in registered FDI from Jan-Apr, Ba Ria-Vung Tau top recipient

Registered foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vietnam reached $9.27 billion in the year to April 22, while disbursed FDI hit $6.28 billion, the highest figure in the last five years.

Economy - Tue, April 30, 2024 | 10:43 am GMT+7

Ninh Thuan grants investment certificates to 7 manufacturing, energy, infrastructure projects

Ninh Thuan grants investment certificates to 7 manufacturing, energy, infrastructure projects

The south-central province of Ninh Thuan has awarded seven investment registration certificates to projects in the fields of manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure, with total registered capital of VND4.88 trillion ($192.54 million).

Industries - Tue, April 30, 2024 | 10:33 am GMT+7

No more delays to HCMC 'super' port construction: experts

No more delays to HCMC 'super' port construction: experts

The construction of the $5.5 billion Can Gio “super” port in Ho Chi Minh City should not be delayed now that MSC, the world's leading shipping company, has proposed to invest in the mega project, said experts.

Infrastructure - Tue, April 30, 2024 | 7:00 am GMT+7

Private lender VPBank targets 114% profit growth in 2024

Private lender VPBank targets 114% profit growth in 2024

Vietnam’s leading private lender VPBank targets to rake in VND23.17 trillion ($914.18 million) in pre-tax profit this year, a year-on-year increase of 114%, according to its 2024 business plan approved by shareholders at the AGM on Monday.

Banking - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 11:13 pm GMT+7

Construction firm Lizen to focus on transport infrastructure, suspend some renewables projects

Construction firm Lizen to focus on transport infrastructure, suspend some renewables projects

With real estate market remaining sluggish and renewable energy policies yet to be finalized, construction firm Lizen has decided to focus on transport infrastructure and electrical engineering.

Companies - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 10:39 pm GMT+7

Speculative groups stand behind Hanoi apartment fever: association

Speculative groups stand behind Hanoi apartment fever: association

The recent apartment fever that has swept in Hanoi shows signs of being impacted by speculative groups who have created virtual supply and demand to push prices up, according to the Vietnam Association of Realtors (VARS).

Real Estate - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 4:07 pm GMT+7

Vietnam industrial production expands 6% in Jan-April

Vietnam industrial production expands 6% in Jan-April

Vietnam's index of industrial production (IIP) remained on an upward trend, rising 6.3% year-on-year in April and 6% in January-April this year.

Economy - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 3:50 pm GMT+7

Heat to gradually subside in northern and central regions from Wednesday

Heat to gradually subside in northern and central regions from Wednesday

Heat will gradually decrease from Wednesday in the northern and central regions; and from Saturday in the Central Highlands and the South, said the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

Society - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 3:22 pm GMT+7

Industrial real estate still leads Vietnam market: experts

Industrial real estate still leads Vietnam market: experts

Despite difficulties, industrial park real estate still leads the market, attracting sustainable foreign direct investment (FDI) to Vietnam, said experts.

Industrial real estate - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 2:38 pm GMT+7

Hanoi photo exhibition depicts Vietnam’s significant victories in 20th century

Hanoi photo exhibition depicts Vietnam’s significant victories in 20th century

A photo exhibition highlighting Vietnam’s victories that changed the course of world history is being held at the pedestrian space around Hoan Kiem Lake downtown Hanoi.

Travel - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 1:41 pm GMT+7

Hanoi’s top painters exhibit their work dedicated to national flower

Hanoi’s top painters exhibit their work dedicated to national flower

The lotus – Vietnam’s national flower, is being honored at an art exhibition that opened in Hanoi on Sunday.

Travel - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 1:39 pm GMT+7

Thailand carries out cabinet reshuffle

Thailand carries out cabinet reshuffle

The new cabinet of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was announced on Sunday.

Southeast Asia - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 1:37 pm GMT+7

Vietnam's M&A activity bounces back in Q1

Vietnam's M&A activity bounces back in Q1

After a rather gloomy 2023, merger & acquisition (M&A) activity in Vietnam recorded a significant recovery in the first quarter of 2024.

Finance - Mon, April 29, 2024 | 10:59 am GMT+7