Vietnam proposes that Samsung help train semiconductor engineers

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang proposed that Samsung support Vietnam in the training of 50,000 semiconductor engineers by 2030 during a reception for General Director of Samsung Vietnam Choi Joo Ho in Hanoi on March 4, the Government News has reported.

Deputy Prime Minister Quang spoke highly of Samsung’s investment in Vietnam and its contribution to the country’s trade revenue and economic development.

He affirmed that the Vietnamese Government has paid due regard to improving the business climate to facilitate the long-term production and business of foreign enterprises.

Mr. Choi emphasized that Samsung invested an additional $1.2 billion in 2023, increasing its total in Vietnam to $22.4 billion, and will continue to funnel $1 billion into the country each year.

There are 2,400 engineers working at the Samsung R&D Center, with Vietnamese engineers playing a key role in studying the application of AI in the Galaxy S24 line of smartphones, he said, highlighting Samsung’s plans to continue considering the possibility of expanding cooperation with the National Innovation Center and supporting Vietnam in the training of semiconductor human resources.