Amkor opens mega factory for semiconductors in Vietnam

October 11, 2023 | 15:23

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On October 11, the US semiconductor product packaging and test services provider Amkor Technology opened a mega factory for semiconductor assembly and testing in the northern province of Bac Ninh.

Amkor opens mega factory for semiconductors in Vietnam

A rendering of Amkor's newest factory in Bac Ninh

The Vietnam campus is poised to become Amkor’s most extensive facility, occupying a substantial 57-acre expanse within Yen Phong 2C Industrial Park.

Upon completion, it will feature 200,000 square meters of cleanroom space. Beginning with Advanced System in Package and memory production, the factory will offer turnkey solutions from design to electrical testing to the world’s leading semiconductor and electronic manufacturing companies.

Amkor has committed $1.6 billion for the first two phases of the project for facility, machinery and equipment, making a substantial contribution to Vietnam’s economic growth. The result will be Amkor’s most advanced facility, delivering next-generation semiconductor packaging capabilities.

“This state of the art factory in Vietnam will help Amkor provide an unrivalled geographic footprint to our customers, supporting global but also enabling regional supply chains. It’s the kind of secure and reliable supply chain our customers need in communications, automotive, high-performance computing, and other key industries,” said Giel Rutten, Amkor’s president and CEO. "A large and skilled workforce, a strategic location, and support from government authorities make it an ideal location for Amkor’s continued growth. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished together with Vietnam and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship."

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