Ho Chi Minh City to train 9,000 university-level workers for semiconductor industry | Vietstock
Ho Chi Minh City to train 9,000 university-level workers for semiconductor industry
Ho Chi Minh City aims to train at least 9,000 highly skilled workers with university degrees or higher in the semiconductor industry by 2030.
Ho Chi Minh City will focus on developing its semiconductor workforce by 2030. Photo: Reuters
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The municipal administration has issued a plan to implement Vietnam’s semiconductor industry development strategy through 2030, with a vision toward 2050.
The goal is to establish the city as a leading semiconductor hub in the region and globally.
To meet this target, the city will introduce policies to support undergraduate and postgraduate training programs in semiconductor-related fields.
Scholarships and financial incentives will be provided to students and faculty through local government funding.
The city will develop high-quality training programs from undergraduate to postgraduate levels to align with business needs.
It will also introduce specialized courses to enhance workforce skills in semiconductor and microchip design to meet global standards.
Online and blended learning options will be available to expand access.
Ho Chi Minh City is considering establishing a US$5-million microchip design workforce development fund to improve skills and competencies in the semiconductor industry.
Key universities such as Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, and Saigon University will play a crucial role in developing training programs and fostering international cooperation.
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| A semiconductor factory in Malaysia. Photo: Reuters |
In addition to workforce development, the city will focus on improving infrastructure, attracting investment, expanding research and development, and building a strong semiconductor startup ecosystem.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to establish at least one international-standard research and development center and an innovation ecosystem to attract global semiconductor firms.
To encourage investment, the city will offer corporate and personal income tax reductions for experts and strategic investors, as well as interest rate support for priority projects.
The city also plans to invest in a national-level shared laboratory at Vietnam National University – Ho Chi Minh City and a high-performance computing center at Quang Trung Software Park.
Additionally, at least two annual competitions and awards will be organized to promote innovation in the semiconductor industry.
Through these initiatives, Ho Chi Minh City aims to integrate into the global semiconductor ecosystem and strengthen Vietnam’s competitiveness in the industry.
