HANOI, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung on Friday called for international cooperation in establishing Vietnam's first chip manufacturing plant, while affirming Vietnam's determination to boost the semiconductor industry, local media VNExpress reported.
Speaking with a delegation from the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) association, Dung welcomed SEMI members to build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem in the country, including manufacturing plants, technical support centers, and knowledge-sharing platforms.
The establishment of Vietnam's first chip manufacturing plant is among the goals outlined under the strategy for developing Vietnam's semiconductor industry by 2030, with a vision to 2050.
According to the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam has over 50 circuit design firms employing around 7,000 engineers, along with 15 enterprises and more than 10,000 technicians involved in packaging, testing, and manufacturing semiconductor equipment and materials. ■