Intel deepens engagement in Việt Nam’s semiconductor industry

Intel deepens engagement in Việt Nam’s semiconductor industry

According to the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) management board, Intel has relocated part of its production line from Costa Rica to SHTP as part of its global manufacturing restructuring strategy aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness.

Intel’s factory at the HCM City Hi-Tech Park. — Photo courtesy of Intel/VNS

Intel is stepping up its long-term commitment to Việt Nam’s semiconductor sector by expanding production in HCM City and investing in workforce training, reinforcing the country’s role in the global tech value chain.

According to the Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) management board, Intel has relocated part of its production line from Costa Rica to SHTP as part of its global manufacturing restructuring strategy aimed at improving efficiency and competitiveness.

Intel Products Vietnam (IPV), based in SHTP, is currently the largest chip assembly and testing facility in Intel’s global network. Operational since 2010 with an initial investment of US$1 billion, the plant plays a key role in the corporation’s semiconductor supply chain.

IPV’s export value has recorded steady growth, rising from $10.3 billion in 2023 to $11.7 billion in 2025. This figure is projected to reach $14.6 billion in 2026, marking an estimated year-on-year increase of around 25 per cent.

The addition of new production lines in HCM City and Intel’s continued expansion in Việt Nam are expected to provide fresh impetus for the domestic semiconductor industry, while creating opportunities for the Southeast Asian country to integrate more deeply into the global technology value chain.

Beyond manufacturing, Intel has also been actively involved in training personnel in the semiconductor sector.

In April this year, at the second annual conference of the Alliance for Research and Training in Semiconductors and Microelectronics (ARTSeMi), the company signed cooperation agreements on training and R&D with ARTSemi and the University of Science under Việt Nam National University HCM City. The initiative aims to train around 300 core lecturers in the field of semiconductor microchips.

On May 5, Intel continued to support training efforts by handing over chip assembly and testing equipment to the SHTP’s training centre and Việt Nam National University, Hà Nội, to serve education, research and hands-on practice in chip packaging and testing. 

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