Vietnam – Austria promote cooperation in developing semiconductor technology

The cooperation agreement between Vietnam and Austria is an important boost to help Vietnam make a leap forward in developing the semiconductor industry.

On March 26, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Science, Technology and Environment Le Quang Huy and the working delegation of the Ministry of Science and Technology led by Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong witnessed the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Information Technology Industry and the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) with EVGroup - one of the world's leading enterprises specializing in providing equipment for semiconductor manufacturing.

This event marks a step forward in the process of promoting the development of Vietnam's semiconductor industry and expanding international cooperation in the high-tech field - a field that is becoming increasingly essential to the global digital economy .

The Memorandum of Understanding focuses on three main pillars: Research & Development (R&D) to promote research programs in nanotechnology, 3D packaging, and MEMS; Training & Capacity Building through the development of in-depth training programs for students, engineers, and researchers; and Collaborative Production and Testing to implement practical projects aimed at building a modern semiconductor manufacturing industry in Vietnam.

Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong and the delegation witnessed the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding between the units.

Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong emphasized: “ The cooperation between EVGroup, the Department of Information Technology Industry and PTIT not only contributes to improving the capacity of Vietnam's semiconductor industry, but also brings practical value in training, research and development, in line with the long-term vision and sustainable development orientation of the country ”.

Deputy Minister Bui Hoang Phuong and the delegation listened to the sharing of EVGroup's Board of Directors.

Emphasizing the importance of promoting international cooperation in the field of semiconductor technology, Mr. Nguyen Khac Lich (Director of the Department of Information Technology Industry) assessed that with the expertise and capacity of EVGroup and the policy of encouraging investment in domestic semiconductors, Vietnam expects to create specific and solid results in this field.

“ We believe that, together, we will create a future where advanced semiconductor technologies play a key role in shaping industries globally, ” said Hermann Waltl, CEO, EVGroup.

The signing of this Memorandum of Understanding marks an important step forward in promoting international cooperation, while concretizing Vietnam's Semiconductor Industry Development Strategy. It is known that in 1972, Austria was one of the first countries in Europe to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Last year, Vietnam and Austria celebrated the 50th anniversary of the establishment of relations.

EVGroup: EV Group (EVG) is a world-leading wafer processing company headquartered in Austria. They are leaders in wafer bonding technology for 3D chips and sensors. Their SmartNIL nanolithography technology achieves superior precision. EVG provides advanced lithography systems for MEMS and semiconductors. They also excel in measurement and thin-layer coating for microchips. These solutions and equipment are supplied to major semiconductor manufacturing corporations worldwide.

PTIT: Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) is a leading research and educational institution in Vietnam specializing in telecommunications, information technology and electronics. PTIT plays a key role in promoting Vietnam's technological capacity through its research, innovation and academic programs.

Hien Phan

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