South Korea's Signetics to develop $100 million semiconductor facility in Vinh Phuc

The information was revealed by Song Young Hee, CEO of Signetics, during a meeting with Tran Duy Dong, Chairman of Vinh Phuc People’s Committee, on August 8.

"Signetics, a member of Young Poong Group, is a semiconductor supplier for many large corporations, such as Samsung and SK. To serve the expansion of the Samsung factory in the near future, the company plans to expand its investment and has chosen Vinh Phuc as its destination," he said.

He further noted that Signetics plans to build its factory in Ba Thien I Industrial Park with a total investment of about $100 million. Covering five hectares, the factory is expected to officially come into operation at the end of 2025.

The Signetics CEO said he hoped to receive support from the provincial authorities related to land leases and investments to facilitate the project's implementation.

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