Việt Nam moving deeper into global, regional semiconductor value chains

Friday, Sep 04, 2026

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Ministry of National Defence’s Z181 Factory produced Việt Nam’s first semiconductor components, diodes and transistors for domestic use and export to Eastern Europe. The industry has advanced remarkably since.

Will the semiconductor industry help Việt Nam escape the middle-income trap?

Tuesday, Sep 01, 2026

Việt Nam’s inclusion in the World Bank’s upper-middle-income group from July 2026 marks an important milestone.

Chip boom pushes Việt Nam closer to “high-income” status: Nikkei Asia

Thursday, Aug 20, 2026

Việt Nam’s semiconductor industry offers the country an opportunity to shift from a growth model heavily reliant on low-cost labour and manufacturing toward more technology-intensive, higher value-added sectors, according to Nikkei Asia.

Intel to expand investment in Việt Nam

Saturday, May 09, 2026

Intel is relocating part of its semiconductor production lines from Costa Rica to its facility in HCM City-based Saigon High-Tech Park, signalling a deeper commitment to Việt Nam as a primary strategic pillar in its global manufacturing network.

Việt Nam becomes vital player in global semiconductor value chain: Deputy PM

Tuesday, Mar 10, 2026

Vietnamese companies have also gradually joined the global value chain by improving their capabilities in chip design, production and related services. Notably, a semiconductor chip manufacturing plant project developed by the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) has already...

HCM City launches semiconductor research and training alliance

Thursday, Aug 21, 2025

The Alliance for Research and Training in Semiconductors and Microelectronics (ARTSeMi) for the 2025–30 period was officially launched at a forum in HCM City on Thursday.

Việt Nam, France’s Dassault Systèmes join hands to boost innovation, semiconductor talent

Thursday, Aug 21, 2025

France''s Dassault Systèmes pledged to help strengthen Việt Nam’s innovation-led ecosystem and build a strong digital workforce by applying global expertise, industry best practices, and advanced digital twin solutions.

Việt Nam, one of the most promising players on the global semiconductor landscape

Thursday, Jul 03, 2025

Amid growing global demand, fragile supply chains and intensifying geopolitical conflicts, Việt Nam is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising players in the global semiconductor landscape, a seminar heard in HCM City on July 2.

Bắc Ninh aims to become Việt Nam's leading semiconductor industrial hub

Monday, May 26, 2025

Bắc Ninh will focus on the in-depth development of the semiconductor industry, establish a centralised information technology zone, and train a highly skilled workforce comprising engineers and microchip specialists. 

Việt Nam strengthens role in global semiconductor supply chain at SEMICON SEA 2025

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Việt Nam deepens global chip supply chain ties at SEMICON SEA 2025 in Singapore.

Việt Nam to send its largest-ever delegation to SEMICON SEA 2025

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Việt Nam will send its largest-ever delegation, to the 30th SEMICON Southeast Asia 2025, aiming to enhance cooperation with regional semiconductor enterprises.

Việt Nam offers up to 50 per cent of initial investment costs for semiconductor and AI investors

Saturday, Jan 04, 2025

The Government has announced new financial incentives for businesses engaging in semiconductor and AI research and development (R&D) projects.

Bắc Giang looks to hire around 6,300 workers for semiconductor industry

Monday, Dec 02, 2024

Bắc Giang Province is preparing for significant growth in the semiconductor industry, with an estimated demand for around 6,300 workers in the 2025-2030 period.

Việt Nam’s first international semiconductor exhibition to take place in November

Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024

SEMIExpo Việt Nam 2024 is expected to see the participation of major semiconductor technology corporations in the world and Việt Nam.

Strategy issued to develop Việt Nam’s semiconductor industry

Monday, Sep 23, 2024

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính on Saturday signed a decision issuing the strategy for developing Việt Nam’s semiconductor industry by 2030, with a vision to 2050.