Da Nang establishes semiconductor and AI research centre

The central city of Da Nang on January 26 announced the decision to establish the Da Nang Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Training (DSAC).
Da Nang establishes semiconductor and AI research centre ảnh 1Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Trung Chinh (L) at the ceremony announcing the establishment of the DSAC (Photo: VNA)

Da Nang (VNA) – The central city ofDa Nang on January 26 announced the decision to establish the Da Nang Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Center for Research and Training (DSAC).

Speaking at the ceremony, Chairman of the municipalPeople’s Committee Le Trung Chinh said that the establishment of the DSAC isone of activities to concretise the city's political determination inimplementing urgent tasks and the city's strategy on developing integratedcircuit (IC) design and artificial intelligence.

He said the centre will carry out research and design trainingactivities in the fields of microchips, semiconductors and AI development as well as engage in technology transfer and international cooperation in the fields. 

It is tasked with coordinating with relevant establishments in developing training programmes and materials and organising training courses, as well as providing consultation and technology transfer services.  

On the occasion, the municipal People’s Committee alsoheld a seminar on the city’s policies to catch investment waves in semiconductorand AI and orientations for human resources development in the field. 

According to market researchers Technavio, the semiconductormarket in Vietnam is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)of 6.5% between 2021 and 2025. /.

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