Expanded partnership in UK-Vietnam semiconductor industry strengthens
The UK and Vietnam are forging ahead with a shared vision to boost their semiconductor industries, as both nations align technology with their national growth strategies.
The UK's Industrial Strategy 2025, a ten-year plan focused on increasing business investment and supporting future industries, places semiconductors at its core. British Ambassador to Vietnam, Iain Frew, has highlighted the UK's strengths in chip design, advanced packaging, and compound semiconductors.
Meanwhile, Vietnam is committed to creating favourable conditions for foreign investment, particularly in high-tech industries like semiconductors, AI, and research and development (R&D). This commitment has attracted the interest of UK companies and institutions, who have expressed a strong willingness to cooperate and support Vietnam in developing strategic industries such as semiconductors and fostering an innovation ecosystem.
The UK brings deep expertise across the semiconductor value chain, with over 140 design and IP companies and the world's first compound semiconductor cluster. Key players include the University of Liverpool and Oxford Instruments, who have shared their research, training, and collaboration capabilities in chip design, semiconductor materials, and photonic devices.
The UK-Vietnam iTechPath 2025 initiative, launched by the British Council under the Going Global Partnership, will support joint university projects and long-term academic-industry collaboration. This initiative is expected to foster a collaborative environment that will benefit both countries in the development of strategic industries and innovation ecosystems.
On the Vietnamese side, the government has introduced a comprehensive policy framework, such as Resolution No.57-NQ/TW on science and technology breakthroughs, and national strategies to develop a skilled semiconductor workforce. Notable institutions like FPT, Vietnam National University, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, and CT Semiconductor have emphasised their commitment to supporting training, research, and semiconductor product development.
Industry experts have declared Vietnamese workers to be the sector's greatest advantage, which will be further supported by digital twin technology. This technology is expected to play a crucial role in the sector's development, particularly in the training and upskilling of the workforce.
Experts have also warned that efforts must be stepped up to strengthen links among universities, businesses, and government agencies to build a comprehensive ecosystem for semiconductor workforce development. This collaboration is essential to ensure that the UK and Vietnam can capitalise on the opportunities presented by their shared vision for semiconductor growth and innovation.
In conclusion, the UK and Vietnam are working together to create a mutually beneficial partnership that supports innovation, skills development, and resilient supply chains in the semiconductor sector. With strategic agreements, collaborative initiatives, and a shared commitment to R&D and workforce development, both nations are well-positioned to make significant strides in the global semiconductor industry.
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