Education and Times Newspaper: Emerging High-Tech Trends and the Future of Vietnam’s Semiconductor Industry
Education and Times - Leading international experts convened to discuss strategic directions for the development of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry, microelectronics, artificial intelligence (AI), data center, etc.
On January 15, Ton Duc Thang University hosted the Joint Development Forum, titled “Development Trends of High-Tech Industries Worldwide and Their Relevance to Vietnam in 2025”
The forum was attended by representatives from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City, experts, enterprises’ leaders from the United States, Taiwan, and Singapore, as well as officials from the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Vietnam National Innovation Center, and research institutes under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.
This significant event contributes to enhancing the quality of training, research, and technological development in semiconductor microchip technology in Vietnam.
The forum also strengthened connections within the scientific community, promoted international collaboration, and fostered significant advancements in the practical application of semiconductor technology, thereby contributing to the development of the nation’s knowledge-based economy.
Speaking at the forum, Dr. Tran Trong Dao, President of Ton Duc Thang University, emphasized that the event provided an opportunity for experts, researchers, and representatives from various organizations to discuss and exchange experiences on the future direction of the semiconductor, microelectronics, artificial intelligence (AI), data center, and cloud computing industries in Vietnam, as well as Vietnam’s role in the global semiconductor value chain.
He expressed his hope that the forum would serve as an annual foundational event, promoting collaboration between Vietnam and the international community in the semiconductor industry. Vietnam will gradually become a crucial link in the global semiconductor supply chain accordingly.
Delegates and experts focused on topics such as the development of the global semiconductor industry, emerging trends in chip design and production, and the impact of semiconductors on other fields such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and automation.
The forum also discussed solutions for training and developing a high-quality workforce for the semiconductor industry, particularly in Vietnam.
The speakers were renowned experts in the semiconductor technology field, coming from leading companies, universities, and major research institutes.
TDTU officially offers a major in Semiconductor Microchip Design Engineering in 2025. The study program is built upon the foundation of the Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering field, which has been accredited with the AUN-QA standard since 2019.
The program’s output quality has been highly regarded by leading companies in the semiconductor industry, such as Intel, Marvel, and Renesas.
The program is continually updated with the latest advancements in semiconductor technology worldwide, addressing the practical needs of global semiconductor companies. It contributes to the realization of the Government’s strategy for the development of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry by 2030, with a vision for 2050.
The forum was organized by Ton Duc Thang University in collaboration with Hung Duc Trading & Investment Co., Ltd. and HANEL Industrial Investment Joint Stock Company.
“Through this event, I hope to create opportunities for connecting government agencies, universities, research institutes, companies, corporations, and organizations from both Vietnam and Taiwan, as well as the international semiconductor community, to enhance the quality of human resources supporting the development of the semiconductor industry in Vietnam,” said Dr. Tran Trong Dao, President of Ton Duc Thang University.
Source: Education and Times Newspaper
