There is a huge demand for semiconductor integrated circuit design personnel.

The CEO of Faraday Vietnam cited MediaTek (Taiwan), the world's largest mobile chip manufacturer, as an example, stating that despite having 20,000 engineers, they still lack personnel to run new projects.

For the first time, the field of integrated circuit design was included in a nationwide competition, receiving strong support from students, startups, and experts - Photo: CONG TRIEU

This was shared by Mr. Koh Siang Yong Kevin, CEO of Faraday Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd., on March 23rd during the preliminary round of the smart city integrated circuit design competition.

A golden opportunity for Vietnam.

Kevin said there is no shortage of jobs related to semiconductor chips. Although it is only the first quarter of 2025, Faraday already has work to do until the end of 2026, with most orders coming from automotive manufacturers and high-performance AI computing companies.

"I want to tell the students that the demand for IC design professionals will be huge in the next few years. This is a golden opportunity," said Kevin.

Dr. David Nghiem, founder, chairman, and CEO of Global Wireless Technology (USA), said much work needs to be done for Vietnam to orient its semiconductor development.

First, we need to train a team of technicians and engineers with international standards. Educational institutions, and even the government, need more programs to support talented and skilled graduates and engineers in pursuing further education.

Despite being behind, according to David Nghiem, Vietnam still has many opportunities to participate in this race. "If we focus on finding processes and techniques that we can do well, even simple techniques and designs can create a significant impact," said David Nghiem.

Mr. Koh Siang Yong Kevin - CEO of Faraday Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd. - shared his thoughts at the preliminary round of the smart city integrated circuit design competition - Photo: CONG TRIEU

In this day and age, delays mean being left behind.

Associate Professor Dr. Le Quoc Cuong - Deputy Head of the Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park - said that the smart city integrated circuit design competition, now in its second year, has become an annual national event.

According to Mr. Cuong, the enthusiastic response from the contestants not only confirms the appeal of the competition but also demonstrates the immense potential of the young generation of Vietnam.

You have shown that you are proactively approaching learning, mastering technology, and contributing to the sustainable development of the country.

Mr. Cuong believes that we are living in an era of explosive scientific and technological advancements, and any delay will result in being left behind.

"Semiconductor chips are the foundation of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data, and are key to driving digital transformation, green transformation, and the knowledge economy," Mr. Cuong stated.

Associate Professor Dr. Le Quoc Cuong, Deputy Head of the Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park - Photo: CONG TRIEU

With the theme "Dual Transformation for Sustainable Green City Development," the semiconductor chip design competition for smart cities is organized by the Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park.

Collaborating with the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, the National Innovation Center (NIC), and the Da Nang Center for Research, Training in Integrated Circuit Design and Artificial Intelligence (DSAC).

This year's competition attracted 68 participating teams from across the country. Of these, 44 teams were from the South, 7 from the North, and 17 from the Central region.

The preliminary rounds are taking place simultaneously in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, and will then move to Da Nang.

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