The delegates held that Vietnam’s IC technology has seen considerable progress in the recent 10 years in terms of design. However, IC production remains modest, they said. At the reception. Photo: VGP According to Prof. Dr. Dang Luong Mo, the domestic IC human resources have yet to meet requirements in terms of both quality and quantity. He proposed that Vietnam should train tens of thousands of additional IC engineers in the next five years. He stressed the need for synchronous policies as well as national-level coordination for the sustainable IC development, along with the creation of an IC ecosystem nationwide. The scientists recommended that Vietnam should focus on IC design and human resources development, as well as the supply of outsourcing services in IC design. At the same time, it is necessary to tap the resources of world leading experts, including overseas Vietnamese, for the teaching and technology transfer activities in the field in Vietnam, they said. … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese scientists propose measures to boost IC industry
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Japanese firms explore business prospects in South Central region
Attending the event were representatives from ministries and authorities of Khanh Hoa, Phu Yen, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai and Binh Dinh, along with more than 250 Vietnamese and Japanese businesses. On the Japanese side there were Ambassador Umeda Kunio and officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) - Ho Chi Minh City office, the Japan Foundation, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and the Japan Business Association in Vietnam (JBAV). At the event (Source: baokhanhhoa.com.vn) Speaking at the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung said Japan is a partner of top significance to Vietnam, as the country is the largest provider of official development assistance, the second largest source of foreign direct investment, the third largest source of tourist arrivals and the fourth largest trade partner of Vietnam. Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Umeda Kunio hailed the event as … [Read more...] about Japanese firms explore business prospects in South Central region
VN must improve quality of labour force for EVFTA
Students train in a joint programme between the Hanoi Institute of Vocational Traning and Samsung. - VNA Photo HÀ NỘI — The EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) offers many opportunities to Vietnamese workers and just as many challenges. The country’s labour force must find ways to improve its quality in order to produce products that adhere to stricter standards in European markets, said policymakers and labour experts at a conference in Hà Nội on Tuesday. President of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) Vũ Tiến Lộc said Viêt Nam’s labour force quality still left much to be desired. A recent VCCI survey showed 85 per cent of businesses in the country were facing difficulties finding skilled workers and managers. A lack of skilled workers has discouraged high-tech companies to make heavy investments in Việt Nam. In addition, companies will have to implement a number of … [Read more...] about VN must improve quality of labour force for EVFTA