HCMC – Intel Corporation has proposed closer coordination with Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance and relevant agencies to implement concrete cooperation programs aimed at positioning Vietnam as a base in global semiconductor production value chain.
According to the Ministry of Finance’s portal, Minister of Finance Nguyen Van Thang met with Robin Colwell, senior vice president of government affairs at Intel Corporation, on the afternoon of February 19 (local time) in Washington, D.C.
Speaking at the meeting, Thang said Vietnam’s authorities are reviewing relevant matters in line with current regulations and orientations to improve the investment environment. He said Vietnam is focused on building stable and transparent mechanisms and policies to facilitate the operations of high-tech firms, including those in the semiconductor sector, to expand investment and pursue long-term development in the country.
The Ministry of Finance considers Intel a long-term strategic partner in developing Vietnam’s semiconductor industry, he noted, adding that the corporation will continue to support Vietnam’s digital transformation and high-tech development.
Colwell said Intel is planning to organize a strategic materials supplier conference in Vietnam in 2026, along with initiatives under a broader strategic plan to advance the semiconductor ecosystem and AI programs in Vietnam.
On the morning of the same day (local time), Minister Thang also met with representatives of Apple Inc.
The working sessions with leading U.S. technology corporations are part of the Ministry of Finance’s efforts to work alongside strategic firms and contribute to Vietnam’s goal of becoming a regional high-tech and semiconductor hub by 2045.
