At the launch of the Electronics and Semiconductor Centre (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – A ceremony was held by the Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) Management Board on September 6 to launch the Electronics andSemiconductor Centre (ESC).
The centre, a merger of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park Chip Design Training Centre (SCDC) andthe International Electronic Training Centre (IETC), is expected to boost thedevelopment of Vietnam’s electronic and semiconductor industries in the time to come,according to the management board.
With a view to catching up with foreign countries in the fields, Vietnam shouldhave breakthrough approaches and sharpen focus on microchip design, it said.
Attending the event, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha highlighted thesignificance of the centre, describing it as a promising start for Ho Chi MinhCity to carry out the National Assembly’s Resolution No.98/2023/QH15 onpiloting special mechanisms and policies for the southern hub’s development.
Vietnam has a golden chance to branch out its integrated circuit andsemiconductor industry as the knowledge economy and the revolution of digitaltransformation are playing a pioneer role in promoting economic growth, hesaid.
In this context, it is necessary to pen a general strategy to develop high-qualityhuman resources, and attract experts and scientists in the fields, Ha stressed.
For his part, Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Phan Van Mai saidthe city will join hands with competent ministries and sectors to develop localhi-tech parks, while piloting the construction of a science-technology areafocusing on development of microchip and semiconductor.
At the ceremony, theSHTP Management Board signed a cooperation deal on scientific research andhuman resources training with the Vietnam National University – HCM City, andHanoi University of Science and Technology./.
The International Electronic Training Centre (IETC), the first of its kind meeting international standards in Vietnam, was launched by the Saigon Hi-Tech Park Training Centre and Sun Electronics Group JSC in Ho Chi Minh City on March 25.
Revenue from information and communications services reached 1.13 quadrillion VND (47.6 billion USD) in the first four months of 2023, representing 27% of the annual target, figures from the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) show.
Vietnamese localities and enterprises are attracting design talents to deeply join the global integrated circuit supply chain, as global IC design corporations are shifting their operations to Vietnam.
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.
At the launch of the Electronics and Semiconductor Centre (Photo: VNA) 
