On the sidelines of VinFuture Science Week, Professor Albert Pisano (University of California, San Diego) shared and suggested some directions for Vietnam to develop the semiconductor industry.
Vietnam is looking to develop its semiconductor industry. From your perspective, what should a latecomer like Vietnam do to join the global semiconductor industry?
Professor Albert Pisano: Countries, big or small, can participate in the semiconductor industry. The important thing is that in the process, countries need to have the right approach.
Vietnam does not necessarily have to do big projects right from the start. You can start small, become part of the semiconductor supply chain, and then grow from there.
We can take China as an example. They started developing the semiconductor industry from the production of small components and sub-components. Gradually, they have developed into a comprehensive, complete and very strong ecosystem in the semiconductor field. Vietnam can completely approach the semiconductor industry from a similar perspective.
With its current starting point, which segment of the semiconductor industry can Vietnam participate in?
Professor Albert Pisano: All countries are waiting and hoping that Vietnam will join the global semiconductor industry. However, some of the world's advanced and superior technologies such as 2nm chips are not suitable for Vietnam to enter this field.
Vietnam currently has strengths in the field of manufacturing and production. For example, to produce a wireless headset requires a combination of many factors, from plastic production, audio technology, wireless technology,...
Vietnam has proven that it can make such products well. Therefore, Vietnam can start from here. Vietnam will do well because you have proven to the world that you are doing well. This is the most suitable point for Vietnam to enter the global semiconductor supply chain.
To master technology, it is necessary to have strong internal resources. So how can Vietnam promote the development of domestic semiconductor companies?
Professor Albert Pisano: Singapore and some other countries have succeeded in promoting the development of the domestic semiconductor industry. I think the solution to this problem is simple. Make more friends. Vietnam should find friends and partners who are willing to share and support each other, instead of doing everything alone.
With the initial success as it is now, Vietnam can continue that path. I believe this path will bring Vietnam more success in the future.
The world is witnessing a shortage of human resources in the semiconductor industry. How should Vietnam train human resources in the semiconductor industry to solve this "thirst"?
Professor Albert Pisano: Vietnam has taken the first steps in the right direction in developing human resources for the semiconductor industry. Vietnam also has universities and research institutes in the semiconductor field and these facilities are growing.
The quality of research at Vietnamese universities is also increasing. VinUni University can be a good example of that.
I had a quick chat with some lecturers from several Vietnamese universities, including VinUni. When discussing the projects they are working on, I was impressed that most of Vietnam’s research is geared towards the most advanced technological solutions.
Vietnam already has a training system in place. The important thing is to promote and bring people into that system. When we further strengthen training, I think there will be positive results for Vietnam.
Thank you!
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