Ho Chi Minh City trains 9,000 university-level personnel in the semiconductor industry.

According to the plan, by 2030, Ho Chi Minh City will train at least 9,000 personnel with university degrees or higher to serve the semiconductor industry.

Ho Chi Minh City focuses on developing human resources for semiconductor development by 2030 - Photo: REUTERS

Research on funding support for undergraduate training in the semiconductor industry.

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has just issued a plan to implement the Strategy for the Development of Vietnam's Semiconductor Industry until 2030, with a vision to 2050, aiming to make the city a leading semiconductor industry center in the region and internationally.

According to the plan, by 2030, Ho Chi Minh City will train at least 9,000 personnel with university degrees or higher to serve the semiconductor industry.

To achieve this, Ho Chi Minh City will research, develop, and implement policies to support funding for undergraduate and postgraduate talent training programs in core semiconductor and digital technology-related fields at higher education institutions, as well as scholarships and preferential policies for students and teachers in these programs, using local budget funds.

In addition, to train and develop human resources, Ho Chi Minh City will develop high-quality human resource training programs from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, serving the development of the semiconductor industry and core digital technologies in line with the needs of businesses.

The city will develop specialized, in-depth training courses and advanced training programs to improve the skills of human resources in the semiconductor and integrated circuit industries, bringing them up to world-class standards. Information technology will be applied to deliver courses online or in a hybrid format to attract learners.

Specifically, Ho Chi Minh City will study the establishment of a $5 million fund for the development of human resources in integrated circuit design to support the training and skill enhancement of students in semiconductor technology and core digital technologies.

According to the plan, higher education institutions in the area such as Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry, and Saigon University will play an important role in developing training programs and international cooperation, closely meeting the needs of businesses.

A semiconductor factory in Ipoh, Malaysia - Photo: REUTERS

Establishing an internationally standardized research and development center.

Besides preparing in terms of human resources, Ho Chi Minh City has set out several other important tasks in its plan, including developing infrastructure and facilities, attracting investment, promoting research and development (R&D) and international cooperation, and developing a startup and innovation ecosystem…

Some specific points: Ho Chi Minh City will establish at least one internationally standardized research and development (R&D) center, along with a strong innovation ecosystem, attracting investment from major technology corporations worldwide.

Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes the development and implementation of specific mechanisms and policies to attract investment, develop infrastructure, and cultivate high-quality human resources.

Furthermore, the plan emphasizes the development of an innovation ecosystem, encouraging start-ups and businesses in the semiconductor sector to participate in the global value chain.

Ho Chi Minh City will invest heavily in building a national-level shared laboratory at the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City and developing a high-performance computing center at the Quang Trung Software Park (QTSC).

To attract investment, Ho Chi Minh City will implement specific policies such as tax exemptions and reductions on corporate income tax and personal income tax for experts and strategic investors, and interest rate support for priority investment projects.

Ho Chi Minh City also committed to organizing at least two competitions and awards annually to encourage innovation in the semiconductor industry.

Ho Chi Minh City's long-term goal is to become a leading semiconductor industry center in the region and internationally, closely integrated into the global semiconductor ecosystem, thereby promoting economic development and enhancing Vietnam's competitiveness on the international stage.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tp-hcm-dao-tao-9-000-nhan-luc-trinh-do-dai-hoc-nganh-ban-dan-20250306133752601.htm