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The first sample of chip made by FPT semiconductor. — Photo courtersy of FPT Viet Nam’s leading ICT company FPT Software has launched a new subsidiary, FPT Semiconductor, marking a key milestone for the company as it enters the booming semiconductor industry. Through the new subsidiary, FPT Software aims to gain a slice of Asia Pacific’s semiconductor market which accounts for 60 per cent of global sales. FPT Semiconductor released its first integrated circuits (ICs), designed in Viet Nam and manufactured in South Korea, in August 2022. These ICs will be used in Internet of Things (IoT) medical devices. By 2023, FPT Semiconductor plans to supply 25 million chips globally in seven types to meet diverse needs in telecommunications, IoT, automotive technology, energy, electronics, and others. According to a Technavio report, Viet Nam's semiconductor industry is estimated to exceed US$6.16 billion by 2024. FPT Semiconductor aims to become a supplier of Vietnamese brand chips for … [Read more...] about FPT Software produces made in Viet Nam chips

Molex's manufacturing plant in Ha Noi. — Photo courtesy of the company Molex, a global electronics leader and connectivity innovator, is expanding its existing manufacturing operations in Ha Noi to include a new 16,000 square metre facility, the company has announced. The company expects the expansion will support over 200 new jobs in advanced high-tech manufacturing. Molex opened its first facility in the country in 2007. The expansion will help support the growing demand for its products that are used in many different applications, which include smartphones, TVs, home appliances, test equipment and medical devices, the company said in a statement. “Molex has operated in Viet Nam for 15 years and this expansion represents our long-term commitment to the country and the community,” said Joe Nelligan, CEO of Molex. “Expanding our manufacturing footprint in Ha Noi gives us added capability and capacity in the Asia Pacific region as we plan to grow with our customers and … [Read more...] about Molex expands its manufacturing plant in VN

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz  (L) shakes hands with Mr. Phan Van Mai, Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee ( Photo: SGGP) On the afternoon of October 1, Politburo member and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen received Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz and a high-ranking delegation of the Cuban Government during their working visit to Ho Chi Minh City. At the meeting, Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen sent respectful greetings from the city’s leaders and city dwellers to Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz and a high-ranking delegation of the Cuban Government. Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen expressed his sincere thanks to the Government and people of Cuba for their assistance with the Covid-19 vaccine to help Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen … [Read more...] about HCMC, Cuba have enormous potential for cooperation: HCMC Secretary

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen (R) meets Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz on October 1. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – There is plenty of room for cooperation between Cuba and Ho Chi Minh City , particularly in the fields they are both strong in or of mutual interest, to develop further, said Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen on October 1. He made the statement during his meeting with Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz who was on the first visit to HCM City. Despite being severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the ties between Cuba and HCM City have seen good progress, especially in bilateral trade, Nen said, adding expects the Cuban leader to push for a strong partnership in trade promotion, tourism, health care, education and medical personnel training. HCM City wishes to beef up relations with Cuba in the areas which the country has advantages in, such as pharmaceutical technology, … [Read more...] about Plenty of room for Cuba-HCM City relations to thrive: Official