Unlocking Vietnam’s Semiconductor Potential: Addressing the Shortage of Skilled Human Resources

During a semiconductor chip industry conference in Vietnam, experts highlighted the high demand for human resources but limited response. Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat mentioned that Vietnam has the potential to excel in the semiconductor industry ecosystem and has attracted several large corporations. However, the shortage of skilled human resources is a significant challenge that needs to be addressed.

Associate Professor, Dr. Pham Tran Vu emphasized the necessity of training Vietnamese engineers in all stages of IC design to fully participate in the semiconductor supply chain. He predicted the need for 15,000 engineers for the design stage and 35,000 workers in the production and packaging stages by 2030. Vu stressed the importance of developing training programs, laboratories, and international cooperation to build a team of experienced human resources for the semiconductor industry.

Minister Huynh Thanh Dat mentioned that the Ministry of Science and Technology has implemented programs and projects to develop microchip human resources. The science and technology development strategy until 2030 includes microcontroller chip manufacturing as a core technology focus. Building policy mechanisms and implementing projects to train human resources for advanced microchip hardware design are some of the efforts to prepare for the semiconductor industry’s development.

Associate Professor, Dr. Truong Viet Anh emphasized the need for training 10,000 engineers annually for the semiconductor industry in Vietnam. He mentioned the opportunities presented by this shortage but also acknowledged the challenges such as rapid changes in market demand, lack of investment in science and technology, and high training costs for hardware engineers. Anh proposed focusing on core technology research and development to meet the semiconductor industry’s requirements.

In conclusion, Vietnam’s semiconductor chip industry has great potential but faces challenges such as limited skilled human resources