Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) still have ample room to strengthen supply chain connectivity in key industries such as electronics, semiconductors and food processing, experts said at the 2026 Ho Chi Minh City–RoK investment cooperation and business networking forum held in HCM City on May 20.

VOV.VN - Vietnam National University Hanoi (VNU) must not only remain the country’s leading university but also evolve into a major center for innovation, bringing together top scientists, technology experts and talents to solve Vietnam’s strategic national challenges.

US chipmaker Qualcomm on May 12 opened a new research and development centre in Hanoi, marking a new milestone in its long-term commitment to Vietnam’s growing technology ecosystem.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has proposed upgrading economic cooperation between Vietnam and India beyond expanding bilateral trade toward deeper strategic connectivity in emerging global value chains, particularly in high technology, innovation and the green economy.

VOV.VN - Intel has transferred 31 chip assembly and testing machines to Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) and Vietnam National University, Hanoi, (VNU Hanoi) to support workforce development in Vietnam’s fast-growing semiconductor sector.

VOV.VN - The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (RoK) is expected to serve as a key moment for aligning strategic visions and shaping a new phase of long-term cooperation between the two countries, Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Vu Ho has said.

The central city is looking to deepen ties with Oregon State in the United States to boost training in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and logistics, seen as key drivers of growth in the coming decades.

VOV.VN - Officials, businesses and research institutions from Da Nang and Chemnitz (Germany) gathered in the central Vietnamese city on March 30 to strengthen cooperation in high-tech industries, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and green technology.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is on the right track to develop its semiconductor industry, and relevant ministries, localities and businesses should take more decisive actions to build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem and integrate deeper into the global value chain, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung.

The northern province of Bac Ninh is emerging as a promising destination for investment in chip manufacturing, semiconductor technology and other high-tech industries, according to Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Pham Hoang Son.