Delegates launch the Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Network. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Network made its debut onOctober 29 within the framework of the Vietnam Semiconductor Summit.
The network aims to gradually realise the developmentorientation of this industry, making Vietnam a reliable partner in the regionaland worldwide semiconductor ecosystem, thus enhancing the country's position inthe global value chain and modernising its economy.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung affirmedthat Vietnam is committed to actively contributing to the innovation ecosystemof the world's semiconductor industry, and will become a reliable partner andan important link in the global semiconductor production and supply chain.
Vietnam has all necessary conditions and factors to develop thisindustry, he said, adding that the Government is always interested in promotinginvestment cooperation in this field.
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (Photo: VNA)
The country has built a human resources development projectwith a goal of forming a contingent of 50,000 engineers for this industry by2030, while issuing a lot of investment incentives for companies andgroups. Therefore, semiconductor investment projects in the high-tech sectorare given the best incentives within the framework of Vietnamese law, said theminister.
Vietnam has established the National Innovation Centre (NIC)and three high-tech parks in Hoa Lac (Hanoi), Ho Chi Minh City and central DaNang city with infrastructure ready to welcome investors in thesemiconductor industry, together with many preferential mechanisms. NIC andthese high-tech parks are expected to be important bridges to support thedevelopment of Vietnam's semiconductor ecosystem./.
Vietnam wishes to develop its semiconductor industry, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh told Vice President and CEO of Amkor Technology Ji Rong-rip during a reception in Hanoi on October 12.
Vietnam is making strong progress in advancing its standing in the global semiconductor supply chain as many of the world’s largest chip manufacturers have landed in the Southeast Asian nation, insiders said.
Vietnam's workforce demand in the semiconductor–microchip field is forecast to be around 20,000 engineers for the next five years, and 50,000 engineers in the next 10 years, according to economists.
Bac Ninh wants to cooperate with the US Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) to build a high technology ecosystem for the North of Vietnam in the province, especially in semiconductor and chip production, Secretary of the provincial Party’s Committee Nguyen Anh Tuan said when receiving SIA President John Neuffer on October 27.
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.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
The Government will always accompany companies, including CMC, and request ministries, agencies, and Hanoi authorities to further support them by promptly removing any obstacles to their growth, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Delegates launch the Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Network. (Photo: VNA) 
Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung (Photo: VNA) 
