Vietnam – Austria promote cooperation in semiconductor technology development

On March 26, Chairman of the National Assembly's Committee for Science, Technology and Environment Le Quang Huy and the 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 promoting the development of Vietnam's semiconductor industry and expanding international cooperation in the high-tech sector - a field that is increasingly becoming essential to the global digital economy .

The MoU 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 specialized training programs for students, engineers and researchers; and production and testing cooperation to implement practical projects, aiming to build 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 the EVGroup 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 leader in wafer processing, headquartered in Austria. They are leaders in wafer bonding technology for 3D chips and sensors. SmartNIL nano-lithography technology achieves exceptional precision. EVG provides advanced lithography systems for MEMS and semiconductors. They also excel in thin-layer metrology and coating for microelectronics. These solutions and equipment are supplied to major semiconductor manufacturing corporations around the world.

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 capabilities through its research, innovation and academic programs.

Hien Phan

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