FPT Participates in the Vietnam–Japan Semiconductor Cooperation Event, Sharing Insights on Its Strategic Role in the Industry

On February 19, 2025, the National Innovation Center (NIC), the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, and FPT Corporation jointly organized the “Vietnam–Japan Semiconductor Cooperation Networking Program.” The event took place as part of the working trip of the “Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resource Development Consortium” and brought together leading experts and enterprises from both countries’ semiconductor industries.

“Vietnam–Japan Semiconductor Cooperation Networking Program” co-organized by NIC, the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, and FPT.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Vu Quoc Huy, Director of NIC, emphasized that Vietnam is standing at a pivotal moment to participate more deeply in the global semiconductor value chain. “Today’s program marks an important step forward in realizing the cooperation commitments between the two countries in this strategic technology sector,” Mr. Huy stated.

Mr. Nguyen Vinh Quang, FPT Corporation, affirmed the company’s commitment to expanding cooperation and fostering innovation to enhance Vietnam’s position on the global semiconductor map.

As part of the program, Mr. Nguyen Vinh Quang – Director of FPT Semiconductor, FPT Corporation – delivered a keynote speech titled “Japan–Vietnam: Natural Allies in the Semiconductor Industry.” His presentation focused on three main topics: the potential and opportunities of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry; FPT’s role in promoting the semiconductor ecosystem; and strategic cooperation with Japan for sustainable development, highlighting FPT’s pivotal role in connecting and driving the growth of Vietnam’s semiconductor sector.

Mr. Nguyen Vinh Quang emphasized that the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Japan positions the two nations as natural allies in the semiconductor industry. He also introduced two proposed alliances aimed at realizing and strengthening this natural alliance:

“The first alliance is the Education Alliance, which focuses on fostering high-quality semiconductor workforce training for both nations. FPT is honored to accompany the Vietnamese government in realizing the goal of training 50,000 skilled semiconductor engineers by 2030 through extensive educational initiatives such as launching Co-Innovation Spaces in Hanoi and Da Nang, establishing the Faculty of Semiconductor and IC Design at FPT University—which has already enrolled 1,000 students in its first year.

The second alliance is the Manufacturing Chain Alliance, which aims to ensure supply chain resilience while promoting technology development and enabling deeper participation in the semiconductor value chain for both Vietnam and Japan. We believe that with the support of Kyushu’s local government—Japan’s ‘Silicon Island’—this alliance will become a driving force for Vietnam’s semiconductor industry, moving toward establishing chip packaging and testing processes directly in Vietnam and ushering in a new era of high-tech collaboration between the two nations.”

Vietnam–Japan cooperation as natural allies in the semiconductor industry.

Mr. Quang shared that Japan is not only a global powerhouse in the semiconductor industry but also a strategic partner capable of helping Vietnam enhance its capabilities in this field. He emphasized: “Vietnam has tremendous potential for semiconductor development, with a young, passionate, and capable engineering workforce. However, to truly break through, we need close collaboration with countries that have advanced semiconductor industries like Japan.”

FPT is currently playing a pioneering role in developing Vietnam’s semiconductor ecosystem. Mr. Quang noted that the company focuses not only on IC design but also actively expands partnerships with international allies, particularly Japan, in areas such as workforce training, research and development (R&D), and chip manufacturing projects to serve both domestic and international markets.

Amid global semiconductor challenges, including supply chain disruptions and technological competition, Vietnam and Japan have vast opportunities for deepened cooperation to establish stability and sustainable development for the regional semiconductor value chain. Mr. Quang highlighted that support from Japanese enterprises and organizations will help Vietnam rapidly enhance its capabilities and gradually build a robust semiconductor industry.

In particular, Japan is accelerating investments in semiconductor manufacturing hubs in Kyushu and Hokkaido, opening numerous opportunities for collaboration with Vietnamese enterprises. This not only enables Vietnam to integrate more deeply into the global supply chain but also lays the foundation for long-term growth in this strategic industry.

With a long-term vision, FPT is committed to continuously expanding cooperation, driving innovation, and contributing to elevating Vietnam’s position on the global semiconductor map. “We firmly believe that, with the companionship of strategic partners like Japan, Vietnam’s semiconductor industry will achieve steady progress, contributing not only to economic growth but also positioning Vietnam as an essential link in the global semiconductor value chain,” Mr. Quang affirmed.