The Vietnamese delegation to the SEMICON Korea 2025 in Seoul. (Source: VNA)

Jointly hosted by the Vietnam National Innovation Centre (NIC), the Ministry of Planning and Investment, the Vietnamese Embassy in the RoK and the Semiconductor Manufacturing International Association (SEMI), the forum attracted over 150 delegates from leading Korean and international corporations, businesses, and universities, including ARM, SK, Samsung, Hana Micron, and Seoul National University.

According to NIC, this was the first Vietnam-focused semiconductor forum held in the RoK, taking place within the context of the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Vietnam increasingly seen as an attractive destination for the semiconductor industry, particularly in design, workforce development, and post-production testing.

Addressing the forum, Ambassador Vu Ho emphasised that Vietnam and the RoK share many strategic interests in geopolitics and geo-economics, and there remains significant potential for bilateral cooperation in semiconductors, especially in design, workforce training, and manufacturing.

NIC Deputy Director Vo Xuan Hoai affirmed that Vietnam has proactively developed its semiconductor ecosystem and established a favourable legal framework to attract global enterprises, investment, and cooperation in the semiconductor and AI sectors.

Lee Dong-chul, CEO of Hana Micron Group, highlighted that strong government support, well-developed infrastructure, and a high-quality workforce make Vietnam an appealing destination for high-tech enterprises.

Meanwhile, the business-matching events at SEMICON Korea 2025 offered Vietnamese businesses an opportunity to showcase their potential in the semiconductor and high-tech industries, fostering international cooperation in these fields.

With its promising market, high-quality workforce, and attractive support policies, Vietnam is emerging as an ideal destination for technology giants to expand production and investment.

Deputy Director Hoai added that NIC will continue to collaborate with potential partners to implement a series of investment promotion programmes aimed at connecting businesses and showcasing Vietnam's potential to international partners.