amkor opens mega factory for semiconductors in vietnam

Amkor opens mega factory for semiconductors in Vietnam

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.
semiconductors a future key industry of vietnam

Semiconductors a future key industry of Vietnam

To maintain a high growth rate of exports, it was necessary to target new trends, including semiconductors, said experts.
vietnam and us companies collaborate on semiconductors and innovation

Vietnam and US companies collaborate on semiconductors and innovation

High-level meetings between the US and Vietnam have paved the way for a strategic partnership focusing on the technology sector, with semiconductors and innovation at the forefront.
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.
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.
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.
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.
vietnam ready to embrace semiconductor manufacturing

Vietnam ready to embrace semiconductor manufacturing

Global chip shortages are set to bring Vietnam a chance to develop, acquire and invest in cutting-edge technological expertise and semiconductors, according to a group of academic experts at RMIT University.
samsung marks its first shipment of cutting edge 3nm chips

Samsung marks its first shipment of cutting-edge 3nm chips

Samsung Electronics Co. has organised a ceremony on July 25 to celebrate the first shipment of 3-nanometer semiconductors, marking an important milestone in the race to develop the most advanced and efficient chip in the market.
samsung commits 356 bn in investments with 80000 new jobs

Samsung commits $356 bn in investments with 80,000 new jobs

South Korean conglomerate Samsung Group on Tuesday unveiled a massive 450 trillion won ($356 billion) investment blueprint for the next five years aimed at making it a frontrunner in a wide range of sectors from semiconductors to biologics.
us eu pledge joint action on tech issues semiconductors china

US, EU pledge joint action on tech issues, semiconductors, China

US and EU officials on Wednesday pledged to join forces to deal with a host of technology and trade issues to secure semiconductor supplies and counter China's dominance.
samsung to invest 206 billion in semiconductors displays and biopharmaceuticals

Samsung to invest $206 billion in semiconductors, displays, and biopharmaceuticals

South Korean conglomerate Samsung Group targets to invest around $206 billion over the next three years in sectors like semiconductors, displays, and biopharmaceutical products.
ibm unveils worlds first 2nm chip technology for semiconductors

IBM unveils world’s first 2nm chip technology for semiconductors

Global tech giant IBM today unveiled a breakthrough in semiconductor design and process with the development of the world’s first chip featuring 2 nanometer (nm) nanosheet technology.
semiconductor crisis forces top level action

Semiconductor crisis forces top-level action

The global shortage of semiconductors is not letting up, with governments and multinationals scrambling to resolve the situation sooner rather than later.