Hanoi, Nov. 3 -- Vietnam needs to strengthen research capacity, develop markets for locally designed chips, align research with practical demand and expand international cooperation to master semiconductor technologies and improve the competitiveness of its domestic industry, said insiders. Focusing on specialised chip development According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam's semiconductor industry has made notable progress. In 2025, it generated more than 21 billion USD in revenue and attracted over 14 billion USD in foreign investment through more than 240 projects. The country is now home to around 60 chip design companies and over 7,000 semiconductor design engineers. The country is gradually participating in key stag...