The demand for semiconductor design human resources is huge.

Faraday Vietnam CEO cited Media Tek (Taiwan), the world's largest mobile chip manufacturer, which has 20,000 engineers but still lacks people to run new projects.

For the first time, the field of microchip design was included in a national competition, receiving strong response from students, startups and experts - Photo: CONG TRIEU

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

Golden opportunity for Vietnam

Kevin said there is no shortage of semiconductor jobs. Even though it is the first quarter of 2025, Faraday has work to do through 2026, with most of its orders coming from companies that make cars and high-performance AI computers.

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

Dr. David Nghiem - founder, chairman and CEO of Global Wireless Technology (USA) - said that much work must be done to orient Vietnam towards the development of semiconductor microchips.

First, we must train a team of technicians and engineers with international qualifications. Educational institutions and even the Government need many programs to support talented and skilled bachelors and engineers to continue their studies.

Although coming later, according to Mr. David Nghiem, Vietnam still has many opportunities to participate in this race. "If we focus on finding the steps and techniques that we can do well, even simple techniques and designs can still create a big impact," said Mr. David Nghiem.

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

The era is always late and is 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 microchip design competition, now in its second year, has become an annual national event.

According to Mr. Cuong, the enthusiastic response of the contestants not only affirms the attraction of the contest but also shows the great potential of the young generation of Vietnam.

You show 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 scientific and technological explosion, and if we are slow, we will be left behind.

"Semiconductors are the foundation of pioneering technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), big data, the key to promoting digital transformation, green transformation and knowledge economy," said Mr. Cuong.

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 to develop sustainable green cities", the semiconductor design competition for smart cities is organized by the Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park.

Also in coordination are the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City National University, National Innovation Center (NIC) and Da Nang Center for Research and Training in Microchip Design and Artificial Intelligence (DSAC).

This year’s competition attracted 68 teams from across the country. Of these, 44 teams came from the Southern region, 7 teams from the Northern region, and 17 teams from the Central region.

The preliminary round is taking place simultaneously in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, then to Da Nang.

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