SEMIGolf Vietnam 2024 tournament gathers leading businesses in microelectronics industry

November 07, 2024 | 09:00

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As part of SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024, held on November 7-8, the SEMIGolf invitational – Sovico Hightech Cup 2024 tournament was organised by the National Innovation Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, in collaboration with SEMI Southeast Asia (SEMI SEA), with support from the American Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (AmCham Vietnam).

SEMIGolf Vietnam 2024 tournament

According to Linda Tan, president of SEMI SEA, the SEMIGolf invitational was crafted to offer an atmosphere of relaxation and connection, presenting a unique opportunity for business leaders, policymakers, and international representatives to explore new horizons for collaboration beyond traditional meeting rooms.

This year’s SEMIGolf invitational – Sovico Hightech Cup 2024 is more than a sporting event; it marks a significant international gathering within the context of Vietnam's rapidly growing semiconductor sector, projected to reach a market value of $7 billion by 2028.

KC Yang, president of GlobalFoundries Asia and chairman of SEMI SEA Regional Advisory Board

With the expanding role of artificial intelligence, the industry anticipates exciting developments in the near future. The event drew a wide range of strategic partners and sponsors, including prominent domestic and international corporations such as Sovico Group, Dassault Systemes, Bamboo Airways, Hermle AG, HDBank, Galaxy Holdings, Lam Research, GlobalFoundries, and CoAsia SEMI. Event partners included Intel, Cadence, Synopsys, Coolmate, PTE - Hiep Phuoc Thanh, Smartscore Global, Leadbetter Golf Academy, and VTVCab ON Golf. These reputable organisations, influential across various fields, are committed to making meaningful contributions to Vietnam’s high-tech community.

Thanks to key sponsors and reputable partners, the SEMIGolf invitational – Sovico Hightech Cup 2024 has reinforced its status as an essential annual event, providing a premier platform for industry leaders and fostering international collaboration to support the sustainable growth of Vietnam's semiconductor and high-tech sectors.

"SEMIGolf invitational – Sovico Hightech Cup 2024 is more than a business exchange; it inspires a broader vision for Vietnam's semiconductor industry, which is becoming a critical driver of the high-tech economy and generating substantial value for both international and Vietnamese business communities," said Michael Vu Nguyen, country director of Boeing Vietnam and vice president of AmCham Vietnam.

Dang Vu Hanh, chairman of Ngan Anh Environment receiving the championship trophy

With its vision of creating a meaningful, internationally connected forum, SEMIGolf is set to remain an ideal annual meeting point for enterprises and organisations, making significant contributions to the journey of innovation and growth in Vietnam’s semiconductor industry.

Final Results of the SEMIGolf invitational - Sovico Hightech Cup 2024:

Champion: Dang Vu Hanh - chairman of Ngan Anh Environment

Silicon Division (Women’s):

Winner: Tran Nguyen Thao Dung (NIC)

First Runner-up: Nhu Mai (Intel Vietnam)

Second Runner-up: Ha Ngoc Anh (chairwoman of AMES STEM English)

Micro Division:

Winner: Jhun Yparraguirre (Dycem Company Limited)

First Runner-up: Tran Quoc Huy (Union of Vietnamese Alumni in France)

Second Runner-up: Chih An Chang (Singapore's Wah Lee Tech Pte Ltd)

Nano Division:

Winner: Le Minh Kha (deputy general director, Ariyana Corporation, Sovico Group)

First Runner-up: Dang Dinh Thi (deputy head of Semiconductor Technology, Viettel Group)

Second Runner-up: Trinh Thanh Lam (sales director for South Asia, Synopsys Group)

Novelty Prizes:

Nearest to the pin: Hoang Anh Tuan (Red Star Vietnam); Kim Byongho (chairman of the Board, HDBank); Michael Vu

Longest drive: Vu Duc Giang (Embassy of Haiti in Vietnam); Pham Quyet Tien; Dao Quoc Trung (chairman, IQCT International).

SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024 to reaffirm Vietnam's semiconductor ambitions

On November 7 and 8, SEMI, a leading microelectronics industry association, together with the National Innovation Centre, and the Ministry of Planning and Investment, will host the SEMIExpo Vietnam 2024 at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi.