The site's article quoted Vietnamese Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat as saying in an interview that the national plan for chips will include industry grants through a science fund and joint state research with private companies like FPT.

Companies such as Nvidia to Samsung are looking to expand their chip businesses in Vietnam, which is slated to receive millions from the US CHIPS and Science Act and already hosts Intel's biggest global test and assembly factory.

Companies from Nvidia to Samsung are looking to expand their chip businesses in Vietnam, which is slated to receive millions from the US CHIPS and Science Act and already hosts Intel's biggest global test and assembly factory.

Meanwhile, Jose Fernandez, US undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment, told Nikkei Asia that Vietnam has attracted dozens of companies in the semiconductor field, and several more US players would jump in if the country had enough renewable energy to meet their green goals.

The country needs to strike technology transfer deals with nations dominating the chip sector, Dat said, adding Vietnam will sweeten policies to bring foreign experts into the workforce, which has faced a recent slowdown in foreign work permits. Toward that end, colleges are unveiling semiconductor classes in partnership with employers like Samsung.

Vietnam aims to train 50,000 engineers for the industry by 2030. The country has a strong foundation for science and tech education, but a dearth of advanced skills has limited a broader march up the electronics supply chain.

Fernandez said in an interview while visiting Vietnam that the country is a top target for US CHIPS Act subsidies, which will be a "badge" of confidence. The dollar amount will be based on an assessment expected sometime this month.

Vietnam universities scramble to offer courses in semiconductor technology, design

More than 10 universities across Vietnam have introduced courses in integrated circuit design and technology to meet the increasing demand for skills in those fields.

Strategic cooperation in training human resources for the semiconductor IC industry

SUN EDU International Education Joint Stock Company and Thu Dau Mot University (in Binh Duong Province) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on strategic cooperation for the development of high-quality human resources in the field of electronics and semiconductor integrated circuits (IC) in the Southeast region, at a ceremony held in Binh Duong Province on December 26.

Bac Ninh aims to integrate into regional semiconductor ecosystem

With a business-friendly approach and an open-door policy, the northern province of Bac Ninh has emerged as a key destination for major players in the electronics and semiconductor industry.

Japanese semiconductor firms considering investment in Vietnam

Japanese financial services firm SBI Holdings considers Vietnam an attractive investment destination for semiconductor manufacturing.

PM asks Japan for assistance in developing semiconductor industry

On the morning of December 16, in Tokyo, continuing bilateral activities in Japan, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met and worked with leading Japanese corporations and businesses in the field of semiconductors.

Source: VNA