Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Hong Thai emphasized the importance of prioritizing national and ministerial-level research topics on semiconductor chips to support master’s and graduate students participating in research. This was discussed at the conference “Orientation for scientific and technological research and human resource development to serve Vietnam’s semiconductor chip industry” organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology in collaboration with Hanoi University of Science and Technology on April 17.
During the conference, it was noted that there is a high demand for human resources in Vietnam’s semiconductor industry, with projections indicating a need for thousands of engineers by 2030. However, the response to this demand is limited and solutions are needed to develop human resources in semiconductor microchip technology. Many scientists and businesses believe that training and fostering human resources in core technology R&D is essential to creating a strong research center for product development and semiconductor technology.
Deputy Minister Thai highlighted the importance of collaboration and training in developing human resources and national products in the semiconductor industry. He emphasized the role of Ministries of Education and Training, Planning and Investment in this process, while the Ministry of Science and Technology will provide annual orientations on scientific and technological research related to semiconductor microchips.
In terms of supporting human resource training for the semiconductor chip industry, Deputy Minister Thai mentioned that while the Ministry of Science and Technology cannot provide training funds directly, they can offer support through research projects. The National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (Nafosted) will prioritize semiconductor microchips as a key area for support in the coming years.
Deputy Minister Thai also stressed the importance of attracting national and international experts to participate in research projects and gradually mastering technology in the semiconductor industry. He highlighted the need for Vietnam to determine its current position in semiconductor chip technology and its role in the global production chain. Recognizing the importance of technology mastery for Vietnam’s development, he emphasized the need for the country to move away from dependency on foreign direct investment and focus on learning and mastering technology independently.