Vietnam is positioning science, technology and innovation because the driving drive of its subsequent development section, as Politburo member and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc engaged US companions in Washington to advance cooperation in semiconductors, synthetic intelligence and high-tech industries.
THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam is stepping up cooperation with the United States in science, technology and innovation, with senior officers holding high-level conferences in Washington with main American companies, universities and semiconductor trade representatives.
During a February 19-20 working go to to the US as a part of a high-level Vietnamese delegation led by Party General Secretary To Lam, member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc met with leaders of Rosen Partners, Arizona State University, Meta and the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
The talks centered on increasing funding, creating Vietnam’s semiconductor ecosystem, accelerating AI deployment and strengthening high-tech training and analysis hyperlinks.
Hanoi eyes hi-tech funding and 100-year imaginative and prescient
Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc, proper, and Chief Executive Officer of Rosen Partners, Daniel Rosen. Photos: VOV
In the assembly with Chief Executive Officer of Rosen Partners, Daniel Rosen, Ngoc welcomed Rosen Partners’ curiosity in investing in Hanoi, notably in tourism and leisure, expressing hope the initiatives would carry important overseas direct funding and superior administration applied sciences.
He highlighted Vietnam’s new growth roadmap following the 14th National Party Congress, which prioritizes double-digit financial development and positions science, technology, innovation and digital transformation as key drivers.
Under Resolution 57-NQ/TW, Vietnam is piloting enterprise funding insurance policies and prioritizing strategic applied sciences akin to synthetic intelligence and semiconductors. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding provinces have established high-tech zones to host superior technology initiatives.
Hanoi reported 8.16% GRDP development in 2025, contributing roughly one-quarter of nationwide funds income. The capital is focusing on 11% development from 2026 and goals to maintain double-digit enlargement from 2026 to 2045 below a 100-year grasp plan to change into a “civilized – distinctive – creative” international good metropolis.
To help that ambition, Hanoi is inviting US corporations to make investments in finance, city infrastructure, strategic technology, telecommunications, power, healthcare, training and high-quality tourism.
Given the company’s strengths and the broad scope for cooperation with the capital, Ngoc inspired it to broaden past actual property and tourism into sectors Hanoi is prioritizing below its 100-year growth imaginative and prescient.
Regarding analysis and growth, he proposed that the group take into account establishing analysis facilities in Hanoi, with precedence given to the Hoa Lac High-Tech Park.
“The city is finalizing breakthrough institutional reforms to ensure open market access and a competitive, transparent business environment,” mentioned Ngoc.
He pledged streamlined procedures, “green lane” mechanisms, aggressive transaction prices and ready-to-deploy land funds for main strategic companions akin to Rosen Partners.
Semiconductor push: workforce, R&D and US partnerships
Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc and Arizona State University’s Vice President for Strategic Technology Initiatives Kevin McGinni.
In discussions with Vice President for Strategic Technology Initiatives Kevin McGinni and members of Arizona State University, Ngoc praised the college’s help for Vietnam in high-quality training, semiconductor analysis and innovation.
Hanoi proposed deeper cooperation with ASU in semiconductor workforce coaching, joint analysis, dual-degree applications and a flagship venture to practice 1,000 internationally certified PhDs. The metropolis additionally inspired US semiconductor companies to make investments in R&D facilities for AI chips, chip design and superior supplies at Hoa Lac High-Tech Park.
Ngoc additional proposed piloting a “business within university” mannequin to foster innovation ecosystems on main college campuses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
He pledged continued help in constructing an open, clear and business-friendly funding surroundings, affirming that the town stands prepared to apply particular mechanisms and tailor-made insurance policies to facilitate companions in analysis, coaching, funding and venture implementation in Vietnam.
He additionally expressed confidence that, given their respective strengths and potential, mutually useful cooperation between Vietnam and US companions, together with Arizona State University, will obtain new breakthroughs in the approaching interval.
AI, Data and digital sovereignty in talks with Meta
At conferences with Meta’s President of Global Affairs Joel Kaplan, Ngoc known as for elevating cooperation to a long-term strategic technology partnership.
“Vietnam’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW promotes a shift in both mindset and implementation mechanisms, allowing pilot programs for new issues, accepting calculated risks and encouraging appropriate venture investment,” mentioned Ngoc.
He mentioned the decision additionally goals to develop analysis institutes and universities into sturdy analysis hubs, intently integrating analysis, software and coaching, thereby strengthening substantive linkages among the many State, companies, analysis institutes and universities.
“In line with prioritizing strategic technologies, Vietnam’s official list of strategic technologies identifies semiconductor chip technology and related product groups, including specialized chips, artificial intelligence (AI) chips and Internet of Things (IoT) chips, as core priorities,” mentioned the Hanoi Party chief.
He proposed collaboration to develop and standardize a national-scale Vietnamese language dataset to strengthen digital sovereignty whereas enhancing international competitiveness. The purpose is to full large-scale Vietnamese-language datasets for superior AI fashions by the tip of 2027.
Ngoc reaffirmed that Vietnam at all times welcomes and values Meta’s funding actions in the nation, emphasizing that cooperation with the technology group is a part of efforts to additional concretize and advance the Vietnam-US Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc and Meta’s President of Global Affairs Joel Kaplan.
Strategic dialogue with US chip trade
In talks with President of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) John Neuffer, Ngoc highlighted the affiliation’s strategic affect, representing corporations accounting for roughly 99 p.c of US semiconductor income and about half of worldwide market share.
He mentioned the event orientation of Vietnam’s semiconductor trade has been clearly outlined in Resolution 57-NQ/TW, which identifies mastering strategic applied sciences as a central activity.
“Semiconductor chip technology is listed among Vietnam’s strategic technologies, associated with key product groups such as specialized chips, AI chips and Internet of Things (IoT) chips,” mentioned Ngoc.
On behalf of Vietnam’s central steering committee for science and technology growth, he proposed cooperation in short-term STEM certification applications in packaging, testing and chip design, doubtlessly by US universities akin to ASU; direct linkages between SIA members (together with Intel, Marvell and Amkor) and main Vietnamese universities to align graduate output with US trade demand; advisory help to refine Vietnam’s authorized and coverage framework for R&D funding.
Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Nguyen Duy Ngoc and SIA President John Neuffer.
Ngoc acknowledged and extremely appreciated the dear suggestions and proposals for cooperation put ahead by SIA President John Neuffer, expressing his help for strengthening collaboration between the affiliation and Vietnam in the approaching interval.
Ngoc reaffirmed Hanoi’s dedication to clear procedures, particular coverage mechanisms and long-term partnership with US technology leaders.
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The Vietnamese authorities has authorised a Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy to 2030, with a imaginative and prescient to 2050. The technique prioritizes human assets and industrial capability, setting main targets together with: Training and creating greater than 50,000 engineers and graduates to serve the semiconductor sector; Establishing design capabilities with at the least 100 chip design corporations; Gradually constructing superior packaging and testing (ATP) capability with at the least 10 services; Researching and forming manufacturing capabilities, together with at the least one small-scale fabrication plant. |