HCMC boosts semiconductor industry with High-Tech Park plan

The People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has announced its plan to implement the "Science and Technology Development Program in the High-Tech Park for the 2025-2030 period," beginning in 2025.

The initiative aims to finalize key mechanisms and policies that will facilitate growth of the semiconductor chip industry in the southern city. These efforts include the establishment of a microchip human resource training fund and a venture capital fund within the High-Tech Park.

The city also plans to develop expertise in designing and manufacturing critical environmental sensors using MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology. Additionally, it seeks to enhance semiconductor chip research to establish a world-class Center of Excellence (CoE) for chips, sensors, and MEMS under the High-Tech Park's Research and Development Center.

In parallel, the city is committed to transforming its High-Tech Park Training Center into an internationally standardized facility. Planned investments include upgrading laboratories, workshops, and computer rooms with advanced technologies to support specialized training.

The city will also upgrade the High-Tech Business Incubator into the High-Tech Park Innovation Center, which will serve as a hub for connecting, incubating, and fostering innovative Vietnamese intellectual products.

Lastly, the city will prioritize the completion of research and development infrastructure for semiconductor chips at the High-Tech Park Research and Development Center. Focus areas include packaging and testing facilities to strengthen its capabilities in the semiconductor field.