During the conference titled “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 17th, experts discussed the high demand for human resources in Vietnam’s semiconductor industry. While the demand is high, the actual response is limited, posing a challenge that needs solutions to take advantage of opportunities.
Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat highlighted Vietnam’s potential to develop the semiconductor industry ecosystem, with the country attracting large corporations in the semiconductor chip industry, such as those from the US, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and the Netherlands. He emphasized the need for solutions to develop semiconductor chip human resources by attracting high-quality individuals, including Vietnamese experts abroad, to form an ecosystem in this industry within Vietnam.
Associate Professor, Dr. Truong Viet Anh from Hanoi University of Science and Technology pointed out that Vietnam’s semiconductor industry requires 10,000 engineers annually, presenting both challenges and opportunities. He stressed the importance of focusing on training human resources for core technology R&D in the semiconductor industry to meet market demands effectively.
Building on this, Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Tran Vu from Polytechnic University, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, highlighted the need for a comprehensive training program for IC circuit design engineers to meet industry demands. By 2030, Vietnam is projected to require 15,000 engineers for the design stage and 35,000 workers in the production and packaging stages. Developing international cooperation and aligning training programs with industry needs are essential to address these requirements.
Minister Huynh Thanh Dat also emphasized the ministry’s commitment to developing human resources for the semiconductor industry through policy mechanisms and programs. The science and technology development strategy until 2030 identifies microcontroller chip and semiconductor component manufacturing as core technologies for the next decade. National science and technology programs focused on developing technology and human resources for advanced microchip hardware production demonstrate the government’s dedication to preparing human resources for this industry.