VOV.VN - Washington’s move to ease export controls could transform Vietnam from a chip assembly hub into a manufacturing partner and a strategic alternative to China, Rest of World reported.

Vietnam considers Intel Corporation a long-term strategic partner in developing the country’s semiconductor industry, said Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang.

Although still at an early stage of development, Vietnam’s semiconductor industry has recorded notable progress thanks to the concerted engagement of the entire political system, driven by strategic policies on science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on February 5 met with Wang Jiping, Chairman of ArcherMind Technology Co., Ltd., emphasising that Vietnam sees science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as key drivers of growth, with a focus on 11 strategic technology sectors, including semiconductors and AI.

FPT Corporation on January 28 announced the establishment of its Advanced Semiconductor Testing and Packaging Plant, making it the first plant of its kind owned by the Vietnamese and contributing to building the national semiconductor ecosystem.

Vietnam is stepping up efforts to develop its semiconductor industry through cooperation with ASML, the world’s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer from the Netherlands, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission and Head of the Central Steering Committee for science and technology development, innovation and digital transformation attended a groundbreaking ceremony for a high-tech semiconductor manufacturing plant invested by Viettel Group on January 16 at the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 15 met Eduard Stiphout, Senior Vice President of Dutch semiconductor giant ASML, calling on the company to expand cooperation in training, research and supply-chain development as Vietnam accelerates its push into the global semiconductor industry.

VOV.VN - About 300 experts and business representatives have gathered in the central city of Da Nang to share new research, discuss technology trends and promote cooperation in the semiconductor sector.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s FPT Corporation on December 30 announced the delivery of its first shipment of commercial semiconductor chips to a leading Japanese electronics company via Restar, one of Japan’s top electronics distributors.