semiconductor groups go all out with local investment

Semiconductor groups go all-out with local investment

Vietnam’s semiconductor potential is being bolstered by the development of manufacturing complexes and related capabilities.
impacts yet to come in us china tech spat

Impacts yet to come in US-China tech spat

On August 9, President Joe Biden signed an executive order limiting new US investments in China’s sensitive tech sectors, including semiconductors, quantum tech, and specific AI systems. Economist Heron Lim from Moody’s Analytics talked to VIR’s Linh Le about the potential consequences for Vietnam’s tech landscape due to disrupted supply chains and tech transfers.
malaysia attracts foreign investment through friendly approach

Malaysia attracts foreign investment through friendly approach

Malaysia is expected to receive more investments going forward, supported by investors’ confidence in the Madani Economy framework and from offshoots from existing investments, said Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
intel abandons 54 bn deal to buy israels tower semiconductor

Intel abandons $5.4 bn deal to buy Israel's Tower Semiconductor

Intel Corporation has terminated a $5.4 billion deal to buy Tower Semiconductor in Israel after failing to get needed regulatory approval, the US chip maker announced Wednesday.
vietnam to train up to 50000 semiconductor engineers

Vietnam to train up to 50,000 semiconductor engineers

At the monthly government meeting on August 5, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh tasked the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI), the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Education and Training, and the Ministry of Science and Technology to develop a plan to train between 30,000 and 50,000 engineers and 100 experts in digital transformation and manufacturing semiconductors.
vietnams rising role drives surge in us investment

Vietnam's rising role drives surge in US investment

The growing importance of Vietnam in global supply chains, particularly in the semiconductor industry, is attracting significant investment from major US companies.
runergy pumps 293 million into silicon and semiconductor plant

Runergy pumps $293 million into silicon and semiconductor plant

Solar power titan Runergy has announced a $293 million investment into a silicon and semiconductor manufacturing facility in Vietnam's Southeast Nghe An Economic Zone, a move set to bolster Vietnam's burgeoning tech sector.
fies in vietnam promote green energy growth

FIEs in Vietnam promote green energy growth

With recent power shortages stemming from increased seasonal demand, along with the growing appetite for electricity from commercial and residential developments, the need for a more reliable power supply has made Vietnam an attractive market for foreign investors to develop rooftop solar energy. This has been led by Vietnam's foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) in the manufacturing sector, particularly the electronics, semiconductor, and textile industries
samsung expects second quarter profit to plunge more than 95 percent

Samsung expects second-quarter profit to plunge more than 95 percent

Samsung Electronics said Friday it expects second-quarter operating profits to fall more than 95 percent on-year to their lowest level in 14 years, as a global glut of semiconductors continues to hurt its core memory sector.
taiwans semiconductor companies eye vietnam for manufacturing but obstacles persist

Taiwan's semiconductor companies eye Vietnam for manufacturing, but obstacles persist

Taiwanese investors see Vietnam as a manufacturing destination for semiconductor production, yet challenges still hinder the full participation of Vietnamese businesses in the chip manufacturing process.
japan backed fund offers 62 bln to buy chip firm jsr

Japan-backed fund offers $6.2 bln to buy chip firm JSR

A fund backed by Japan's government has offered to buy out JSR Corp., a firm central to the manufacture of semiconductors, in a deal worth $6.2 billion, the company said Monday.
lg innotek in haiphong invests further 1 billion

LG Innotek in Haiphong invests further $1 billion

LG Innotek, a producer of core components for mobile devices, automotive displays, and semiconductors, will invest $1 billion into building a new manufacturing facility for advanced smartphone camera modules and other optical products in the northern port city of Haiphong.
semiconductor makers set up shop

Semiconductor makers set up shop

In a testament to Vietnam’s burgeoning semiconductor market, numerous foreign manufacturers have swiftly announced plans to establish a presence in the country.
amkors 16 billion plant in bac ninh on track for october

Amkor's $1.6 billion plant in Bac Ninh on track for October

Amkor Technology's $1.6 billion semiconductor plant in the northern province of Bac Ninh, Amkor's largest facility worldwide, is scheduled for trial production by late October 2023.
infineon expands operations in line with hanois rd goals

Infineon expands operations in line with Hanoi’s R&D goals

German global semiconductor solutions provider Infineon Technologies AG has unveiled plans to expand its operations in Vietnam.