Da Nang may become world’s semiconductor centre: workshop
The central city of Da Nang has many opportunities to become a semiconductor centre of Vietnam and the world, heard a workshop on developing human resources to serve the semiconductor industry in the city on October 10.
Da Nang (VNA) - The central city of Da Nang has many opportunitiesto become a semiconductor centre of Vietnam and the world, heard a workshop ondeveloping human resources to serve the semiconductor industry in the city on October 10.
Speaking at the event, Chairman of the municipal People’sCommittee Le Trung Chinh cited the Ministry of Information and Communicationsas saying that last year, the digital economy contributed 19.76% to the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP).
To date, Da Nang has 2,450 enterprises operating in the fieldof digital technology with 46,000 employees.
On August 16, the municipal People's Committee issued a planon developing the information technology sector in the city to 2030, whichidentifies priorities for developing the chip design and manufacturingindustry.
Da Nang set goals of digital economy accounting for at least30% of the city's GRDP, and having at least 8,950 digital technologyenterprises with 115,000 employees and at least seven IT and software parks,Chinh said.
An overview of workshop on developing human resources to serve the semiconductor industry in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA)
Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of FPT Corporation, saidthat with its available conditions, the city can attract domesticand foreign investors to build semiconductor factories in Da Nang to help it becomea location with many semiconductor factories, thus contributing to localisingthe supply chain by completing the process of design, production, packaging, andsales.
Da Nang needs to provide a friendly environment and attractinvestment by optimising management processes, tax incentives and protection ofintellectual property rights; while developing a supply chain and warehousecentre, becoming a distribution network for Southeast Asia and Asia - Pacific.
FPT is ready to accompany the city to improve the quality ofhuman resources in the semiconductor industry by sending them to work abroad;promote cooperation and call on FPT's partners around the world in this field toinvest in Da Nang, thus creating a “launching pad” for the city's youngpersonnel to participate in semiconductor production, added Binh.
Trinh Thanh Lam, Sales Director of SYNOPSYS South Asia, saidthat Da Nang is the most suitable location for chip design, with suitable humanresources. In particular, the city always pays attention and has policies toencourage the development of information technology and incubate startups inchip development./.
Despite headwinds, Vietnam has managed to show strong performance in the first nine months of this year, posting a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.24%, said Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Quoc Phuong at a seminar in Hanoi on October 5.
Despite daunting challenges in the trade sector across the globe, Vietnam has been persistent in its goal of luring high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI), with the semiconductor industry expected to breath fresh air into the nation’s economy.
Director of the Department of Science and Technology for Economic Technical Branches Nguyen Phu Hung has talked more about Vietnam’s recent strategic cooperation with Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the US in semiconductor chip development during an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency at the regular press conference of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST).
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.
Under the European Union (EU)’s global initiative on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), Vietnam has implemented numerous projects aimed at strengthening national capacity in detecting, preventing, and preparing for CBRN-related threats.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
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An overview of workshop on developing human resources to serve the semiconductor industry in Da Nang city (Photo: VNA) 
