THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam has launched two specialized training centers in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor microchips to develop high-level talent for strategic technology sectors and reinforce its high-tech workforce.

The Advanced AI Training Center and the Advanced Semiconductor Microchip Training Center were established by the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) as part of its plan to implement Politburo Resolution No. 57, which promotes breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation.

The resolution emphasizes the mastery of strategic technologies, identifying AI and semiconductors as core pillars. It places leading universities at the center of training elite human resources and building specialized research and education hubs.

Speaking at the launch ceremony in Hanoi on December 19, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Hoai Bac, President of PTIT, said the two centers will deliver training programs designed around real industry demands.

He said teaching and learning will prioritize project-based learning, hands-on laboratory work and real-world industrial problems. The centers will also focus on applied research, technology transfer and expanded international cooperation.

The PTIT president has pledged to invest in strong academic staff, experienced industry experts, modern technical facilities and curricula that align with enterprise needs and international standards.

The institute will deepen cooperation with major domestic and international technology companies, research institutes and universities to gradually form a comprehensive ecosystem for training, research and innovation in AI and semiconductor technologies, Bac said.

Chu Van Ben, a representative of the Advanced Semiconductor Microchip Training Center, described semiconductors as the “heart” of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Based on his experience in advanced technology countries, he said Vietnam holds strong potential to become a key link in the global semiconductor supply chain.

Ben noted that realizing this ambition requires high-quality training integrated with research, practical application, interdisciplinary collaboration and close engagement with businesses.

“I believe every graduate from the center will gain solid knowledge and practical skills, allowing them to contribute to advanced chip projects and compete effectively in the high-tech labor market,” he said.

On the same day, Vietnam began construction of its first dedicated AI research center in Gia Lai Province. The project spans more than 11 hectares and involves a total investment of VND613 billion (US$23.3 million).

Developed by the FPT Group, the center is scheduled to begin operations in 2027 and accommodate up to 5,000 experts, helping to shape a high-tech innovation ecosystem in the Central Highlands.