Vietnam is quickly becoming a global hub for human resources in the semiconductor chip value chain, with investment and research pouring into this field. As such, it is crucial to train skilled workers to meet the demands of this growing industry. This was the focus of a conference held by Phenikaa Group, Phenikaa University in collaboration with Synopsys Corporation and Arizona State University on May 4.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha emphasized the importance of human resources in driving competitiveness and innovation in the semiconductor industry, stressing the need for highly skilled labor. Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung outlined Vietnam’s national strategy to build itself as a global hub for semiconductor industry human resources, attracting investment in research, design, production, packaging, and testing of semiconductor chips.
Vietnam currently has a workforce of around 600,000-700,000 information technology, software, and electronics engineers who can be retrained for the semiconductor industry within 6-12 months. Minister Hung stressed the importance of cooperation between businesses, universities, and government to enhance training facilities and resources in order to meet industry demands by 2030.
Phenikaa Group and Phenikaa University are actively involved in training microchip human resources in Vietnam. They plan to train thousands of engineers and technicians to meet the demands of this growing industry. The government is also focused on developing the Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy and Human Resource Training Project in line with international standards to foster innovation and production in the semiconductor field.
Overall, the semiconductor industry is seen as a key sector for Vietnam’s economic growth, with a strong emphasis on developing skilled human resources to drive innovation and competitiveness in the global market. The government, businesses