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.
hanmi semiconductor spreads wings in vietnam

Hanmi Semiconductor spreads wings in Vietnam

South Korean firm Hanmi Semiconductor has forged its path into Vietnam, capitalising on the country’s strategic foothold in Asia's high-tech supply chain and its bountiful pool of local talent.
infineon technologies expands operations in vietnam

Infineon Technologies expands operations in Vietnam

Infineon Technologies AG, the prominent German global semiconductor solutions provider, has recently unveiled plans to expand its operations in Vietnam. As part of this strategic move, the company is establishing a dedicated electronic chip development team based in Hanoi.
vietnams market becomes ray of hope for south korean semiconductor manufacturers

Vietnam's market becomes ray of hope for South Korean semiconductor manufacturers

Vietnam's emergence as a growing market for South Korean semiconductor manufacturers provides a much-needed boost amidst sluggish chip demand in China.
vietnam to boost ties with imec in semiconductor production

Vietnam to boost ties with IMEC in semiconductor production

The Ministry of Information and Communications on May 10 held a roundtable to discuss cooperating with the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC) in semiconductor chip production.
intel samsung hammered as chips demand plummets

Intel, Samsung hammered as chips demand plummets

The crucial semiconductor industry, that powers everything from personal computers, smartphones to fighter jets, suffered a dismal first quarter as demand plummeted for chips.
scope existing for semiconductor gains

Scope existing for semiconductor gains

Vietnam is becoming an Asian hub for global semiconductor manufacturers, as shown by its decent export turnover in the region.
france trailblazing in sustainable development

France trailblazing in sustainable development

The Indo-Pacific region, particularly nations like India and Vietnam, is becoming an engine for French economic growth in terms of green, sustainable, smart cities and semiconductor development.
capitalising on semiconductor market

Capitalising on semiconductor market

Among the ASEAN nations, Vietnam possesses unique value propositions to attract semiconductor investment. Timothy Wong, leader for Southeast Asia Industrial Practice, and Dr. Michael Alexander, founder at the Advanced Technology Centre for Roland Berger, analyse Vietnam’s position in semiconductor manufacturing, as well as its advantages and disadvantages.