The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has set a vision for 2050 and is collecting ideas for project proposals to boost human resource development in the semiconductor industry by 2030, which will be submitted to the prime minister for approval.
Optron Tech Vina Joint Stock Company’s production site in Binh Xuyen Industrial Park, Vinh Phuoc Province (Photo: VNA)
HANOI – The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is collecting ideas for proposed projects to boost human resource development in the semiconductor industry by 2030 with a vision to 2050, which will be submitted to the Prime Minister for approval.
Deputy Minister of Investment Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc said the construction of the project is crucial, especially in the current times. She said her ministry is listening to domestic and international experts while gathering input from ministries, departments, local governments, research institutes and universities.
The goal includes having Vietnam’s semiconductor industry talent participate in the design process of semiconductor microchips that meet the actual needs of the market by 2030. The sector will also be engaged in packaging and testing of semiconductor microchips, gradually mastering the technology of the semiconductor manufacturing stage. By the end of the year, Vietnam aims to train at least 50,000 engineers and bachelors to contribute to the semiconductor industry at all stages of the value chain.
By 2050, Vietnam hopes to have a pool of engineers and experts capable of meeting the development requirements of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry in terms of both quality and quantity, and to become a key link in the global semiconductor industry value chain.
To further perfect the project draft, Ngoc called on ministries, departments, local governments, research institutes, universities and experts to provide direct and concrete ideas on the draft. They should consider changing the project’s financing, standards laboratories, private sector participation, scope and project name.
Ho Ky Minh, Deputy Chairman of Da Nang City People’s Committee, said the budget will provide the basis for implementing the project’s objectives and meet the industry’s urgent needs. At the same time, the inclusion of the number of standard laboratories will lay the foundation for formulating investment policy proposals and seeking approval from competent authorities, allowing investment procedures to be carried out in accordance with the law.
He also supported encouraging private sector involvement, especially from state-owned enterprises and private companies, to strengthen resources for the construction and implementation of projects.
Representatives of some universities asserted that the active participation of the parties involved, especially the cooperation and agreement of research institutes and training facilities, is necessary in the project implementation process.
Ngoc stressed that the development of the semiconductor industry is an objective requirement and strategic choice, and the development of high-tech science will promote the country’s growth. Semiconductor industry training will develop high-quality human resources, she said. The process needs to be synchronized with the development of the semiconductor industry ecosystem and linked to specialized scientific training in line with the roadmap and Vietnam’s areas of strength.
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