To advance its semiconductor industry, Vietnam plans to focus on the design phase and foster the growth of startups in this area, aiming to lead Southeast Asia in the number of semiconductor design companies by 2030. Nguyen Vinh Quang, Director of FPT Semiconductor, shared this information at an event held in Ho Chi Minh City on October 31.

According to Mr. Quang, a recent meeting gathered Vietnamese experts in semiconductors from around the world to discuss strategies for developing this sector in Vietnam.

To develop the semiconductor industry, experts emphasized the need for Vietnam to invest in highquality human resources, focus on the design phase, and establish startups engaged in semiconductor design. This approach aims to position Vietnam as the top country in Southeast Asia for semiconductor design startups by 2030.

Additionally, Vietnam is also striving to become the leading country in Southeast Asia for semiconductor testing and packaging.

Focusing on testing and packaging, Mr. Quang noted, aligns with the U.S. government's objective to reshape the global semiconductor supply chain, providing support for Vietnam’s involvement in this field.

The FPT Semiconductor director also disclosed that FPT will participate in semiconductor testing and packaging, though it will limit its involvement in packaging due to the heavy investments required in machinery, engineers, and labor.

Instead, FPT plans to focus on testing, where the need for engineers and equipment is balanced at about a 5050 ratio, potentially favoring more engineers.

Moreover, the testing process FPT will undertake differs from the one currently used by companies like Intel, as it will cover a variety of chip types. In the packaging field, FPT’s focus will primarily remain on R&D.

Le My