HCMC – HCMC is strengthening cooperation with Intel to attract semiconductor investment, develop skilled labor, and foster innovation as it aims to become a regional high-tech hub.
According to the HCMC portal, Nguyen Van Duoc, chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee, visited Intel Products Vietnam at the Saigon Hi-Tech Park on October 24 to discuss collaboration in investment, technology, and workforce development.
Duoc said the newly expanded HCMC, which now includes the former provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria–Vung Tau, offers greater development space and will focus on attracting high-quality resources, particularly capital, technology, and advanced management expertise from leading global firms such as Intel. He called for Intel’s continued partnership in promoting science, technology, and innovation.
HCMC’s cumulative export value exceeded US$100 billion in the second quarter. Intel recently began producing semiconductor chips using its latest 18A process technology in Vietnam. Duoc expressed hope that Intel Products Vietnam would become a global center of excellence for advanced packaging and testing.
Intel Vietnam General Manager Kenneth Tse said the facility has become Intel’s largest chip assembly and testing site, accounting for more than 50% of the corporation’s total output and employing over 6,000 workers.
Tse said Intel is realigning its global operations and plans to shift assembly, packaging, and testing from its Costa Rica plant to emerging markets such as Vietnam. He requested city support in machine operation licensing and air transport security for imported shipments.
He added that Intel Vietnam is ready to cooperate with the city in artificial intelligence training, innovation technology development, and renewable energy projects.
