The semiconductor chip industry in Vietnam is booming, with several large corporations attracted to the country’s potential. However, one significant challenge that needs to be addressed is the shortage of skilled human resources. Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat mentioned that Vietnam has the potential to excel in the semiconductor industry ecosystem, but the lack of investment in science and technology and high training costs for hardware engineers are barriers.
To address this issue, Associate Professor Dr. Truong Viet Anh proposed focusing on core technology research and development to meet the semiconductor industry’s requirements. Anh emphasized the need for training 10,000 engineers annually for the industry but acknowledged the challenges such as rapid changes in market demand and a lack of investment in science and technology.
Associate Professor Dr. Pham Tran Vu highlighted another important aspect – training Vietnamese engineers in all stages of IC design to fully participate in the semiconductor supply chain. Vu predicted that by 2030, there would be a need for 15,000 engineers for IC design and 35,000 workers for production and packaging stages. To build a team of experienced human resources for the semiconductor industry, Vu emphasized developing training programs, laboratories, and international cooperation.
The Ministry of Science and Technology has already implemented programs and projects to develop microchip human resources. The science and technology development strategy until 2030 includes microcontroller chip manufacturing as a core technology focus. Building policy mechanisms and implementing projects to train human resources for advanced microchip hardware design are some of the efforts being made to prepare for the semiconductor industry’s development.
In conclusion, while there are challenges associated with developing a skilled workforce for Vietnam’s semiconductor chip industry, there are also opportunities presented by this shortage. It is crucial to focus on core technology research and development while also developing training programs, laboratories