semiconductor

Wholesale approach to aid chip goals

July 17, 2025 | 10:50

Efforts must be stepped up to strengthen links among universities, businesses, and government agencies to build a comprehensive ecosystem for semiconductor workforce development, experts have warned.

Semiconductor industry in Vietnam can now go global

July 10, 2025 | 11:50

Vietnam’s semiconductor and electronics sector is gaining momentum, fuelled by rising global demand and government support. Do Thi Thuy Huong, an executive board member of the Vietnam Electronic Industries Association, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about key strategies to develop a globally competitive ecosystem.

Global semiconductor equipment billings up 21% in Q1 2025

June 06, 2025 | 15:28

SEMI reports strong growth as demand for chips continues to soar.

Rapidus to assist training in Vietnam's semiconductor industry

May 28, 2025 | 19:07

Japanese chipmaker Rapidus Corporation has reaffirmed its commitment to assist in training the workforce for Vietnam's semiconductor industry.

Semiconductor goals hinge on qualified workforce

May 15, 2025 | 10:58

Development of the semiconductor industry has been identified as a top priority. Dr. Le Quan, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering of the Fulbright University Vietnam, spoke with VIR’s Hoang Oanh about the training process involved in building a qualified workforce.

Vietnam, Intel deepen strategic ties in AI and semiconductor sectors

May 15, 2025 | 10:30

A Ministry of Finance delegation met with Intel leaders on March 13 to boost cooperation in AI and semiconductors.

Investors increase high-tech activities

April 23, 2025 | 15:43

Vietnam’s prioritised semiconductor and high technology industries are on the radar of foreign investors, especially those from Japan and South Korea.

Industrial hubs strengthened following provincial mergers

April 22, 2025 | 15:47

Several large industrial hubs will hope to be strengthened following an administrative merger, paving the way for a surge in foreign direct investment.

Marvell Group expands cooperation in human resource training for semiconductor industry

April 10, 2025 | 17:47

Deputy Minister of Finance Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc received Noam Mizrahi, chief technology officer of Marvell Group, on April 9, 2025, to discuss upcoming cooperation and investment in semiconductors.

The Ministry of Finance commits to support Intel

April 04, 2025 | 16:11

The Ministry of Finance has pledged support for Intel’s projects in Vietnam, hoping the corporation will expand its investments.

Launching the Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Centre

March 29, 2025 | 13:00

The Vietnam Semiconductor Innovation Centre (VSIC) and the semiconductor startup incubation space FPT-AICHIP was inaugurated by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) and FPT Semiconductor, a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, along with technology partners on

FPT launches high-tech R&D centre in Danang

March 28, 2025 | 16:14

FPT Corporation launched an R&D centre for high-tech and semiconductor chips in Danang on March 27.

Vietnam, Singapore seek cooperation chances in semiconductor industry

March 25, 2025 | 14:30

Cross-border collaboration will be key to unlocking the next growth opportunities as Vietnam is an emerging player in the industry, with a market size exceeding 18 billion USD in 2024 and projected to rise to over 31 billion USD by 2029, said a representative from the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association.

Malaysia's semiconductor industry faces tough obstacles

March 21, 2025 | 16:26

Internal constraints such as a talent crunch, funding problems, and other supply chain gaps are key hurdles Malaysia must overcome if it wants to compete with top industry giants.