Beyond its strategic geographical location, Vietnam possesses a valuable intellectual resource - its skilled workforce - which is key to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor industries.

At the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Semiconductors (AISC 2025), experts and scientists shared insights on how Vietnam is facing an unprecedented opportunity to drive scientific and technological development.

Vietnam’s demographic advantage in the global tech race

According to Dr. Christopher Nguyen, founder of Aitomatic, Vietnam's growing population of over 100 million stands in contrast to the declining demographics of other nations in the region.

For this reason, Vietnam is increasingly seen as a key talent hub by countries and territories like Singapore, the U.S., and Taiwan (China) - especially amid the global shortage of skilled engineers in semiconductors and AI.

Dr. Nguyen believes that Vietnam has the potential to build an AI ecosystem, emerging as a regional AI development center and a global supplier of technical talent.

"With Vietnam’s geopolitical advantages and the public's optimistic view toward AI, I believe the country is facing a once-in-4,000-years opportunity to lead the AI and semiconductor revolution," he stated.

Vietnam’s position in the semiconductor industry

Nguyen Thi Bich Yen, a senior expert at Soitec (U.S.), highlighted that the global semiconductor industry is experiencing rapid growth, presenting Vietnam with huge opportunities.

The biggest challenge in semiconductor development is the availability of highly skilled professionals.

"Vietnam already has experts in every stage of the semiconductor industry, from manufacturing to design. This gives Vietnam a strong foothold to enter and rapidly grow in this field," she explained.

Another key advantage is Vietnam’s proximity to major semiconductor hubs. With just a few hours of flight time to leading tech nations, Vietnam has a unique chance to leverage international partnerships for rapid growth in the semiconductor sector.

Moreover, the global semiconductor landscape is undergoing a significant shift. The industry can no longer rely on a single country or a few key players, opening up new opportunities for emerging markets like Vietnam to enter and thrive.

Dr. Yen stressed that Vietnam must act quickly, as opportunities won’t wait. Collaboration with international partners is essential for Vietnam to accelerate its semiconductor industry development and secure a place in the global tech supply chain.

Trong Dat