Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-Hanoi) on November 27, held a ceremony to announce the establishment of a semiconductor alliance, and a workshop on ways to promote training and research in this industry.
Building on the coalition of five universities to develop high-quality human resources for the semiconductor industry initiated by the Ministry of Education and Training in Da Nang in 2023, VNU-Hanoi launched the semiconductor alliance to link education, research, and industry; foster an open ecosystem and develop high-quality human resources and “Make in Vietnam” semiconductor products.
This strategic move underscores VNU Hanoi’s strong commitment to joining hands with the Government to implement major policies, particularly the programme on developing human resources for the semiconductor industry until 2030, with a vision to 2050.
So far, nearly 30 domestic and international universities, organisations, and businesses, have confirmed their participation in the alliance, including VNU Hanoi, VNU Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang University, Hue University, Can Tho University, and the Academy of Cryptography Techniques of Vietnam, Sungkyunkwan University of the Republic of Korea (RoK), Kumamoto University of Japan, Guangxi University of China, Moscow Power Engineering Institute of Russia, along with FPT Group, Viettel Group, MRIV International of Japan, among others.
The alliance will connect laboratory networks, share modern facilities and equipment, and facilitate the implementation of interdisciplinary research projects in domestic chip design and manufacturing. It will also promote the training of core lecturers, technology transfer, and strengthen the capacity of universities, research institutes, and enterprises.
It will also accelerate research, design, and manufacturing of ‘Make in Vietnam’ chips to increase localisation and value added. It will further advise the Government and regulatory agencies on policy development to support a sustainable development strategy for the national semiconductor industry.
Addressing the event, VNU-Hanoi Vice Director Pham Bao Son emphasised that developing the semiconductor industry is not only a strategic priority but also a key opportunity for Vietnam to master core technologies, enhance national competitiveness, and strengthen its position in global value chains.
VNU Hanoi, he noted, has been preparing thoroughly—from investing in research infrastructure and designing specialised training programmes to implementing key projects aimed at delivering practical products serving businesses and society.
The university is implementing a number of research projects and establishing a joint centre for chip design, fabrication, and testing, and a shared laboratory facility in Hoa Lac. It set a goal of training 10,000 semiconductor specialists by 2030.
Vo Xuan Hoai, Deputy Director of the National Innovation Centre (NIC), affirmed that NIC is committed to working closely with VNU-Hanoi through practical and long-term cooperation activities in semiconductor workforce development. He said NIC will strengthen support in connecting VNU Hanoi and the semiconductor alliance with leading corporations such as NVIDIA, Synopsys, and Cadence to foster research partnership, technology transfer, and internationally standardised training programmes.
Kenneth Tse, General Manager of Intel Products Vietnam, said the country boasts a young, dynamic, and promising workforce. However, to build a sustainable semiconductor industry, students must be equipped with strong foundational and advanced STEM knowledge, he noted, adding that training should be closely tied to real-world practice, helping students understand how to apply their skills in specific contexts.
He also highlighted the importance of a tripartite partnership model among the government, academia, and businesses, noting that close coordination between these three pillars will be key to driving the effective development of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry./.
VNA
