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Intel has donated 31 chip assembly and testing machines to Vietnam's Saigon Hi-Tech Park and Vietnam National University, Hanoi. This initiative aims to bolster semiconductor training and research in the country. The equipment, repurposed from Intel's production facilities, will help narrow the gap between academic learning and industrial applications.

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This handover is part of an agreement between Intel and Saigon Hi-Tech Park. Vietnam has been pushing to expand its semiconductor industry to achieve technological independence and develop a skilled workforce of semiconductor engineers. By integrating actual production equipment into education, students will gain valuable, hands-on experience in packaging and testing phases.

Intel plans to assist both institutions in developing a comprehensive microchip training system, encompassing design, assembly, and testing. Kenneth Tse, Vice President of Intel Products Vietnam, emphasized that Vietnam is becoming a significant player in the global semiconductor value chain. Intel's contribution is set to align educational programs better with industry needs, thus accelerating workforce readiness.

The Vietnamese semiconductor sector has rapidly expanded, increasing the demand for trained professionals. The number of chip design firms has grown significantly in recent years, along with companies involved in other production stages. As a result, Vietnam now boasts around 15,000 semiconductor engineers and thousands more technicians.

Under a development plan issued in September 2024, Vietnam targets training at least 50,000 university-level and postgraduate semiconductor workers by 2030. The plan also includes establishing national and university-level laboratories to enhance training and research capabilities.

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now · VN Express · 06 Mar 2026

A great initiative!

I bet they didn't give them one of these.