The southern province of Binh Duong has reached a significant milestone in its high-tech development journey as Becamex IDC Corporation signed a cooperation agreement with the Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems ENAS (Germany) to establish a microelectronics research center in the province.

This partnership is expected to lay a strong foundation for Vietnam's integration into the global semiconductor value chain, contributing to the development of high-value-added technology sectors that align with the requirements of the new development phase.

Addressing the signing ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, Chairman of the Board of Becamex IDC, emphasized that this is more than a simple cooperation agreement—it is a strategic initiative to connect with leading scientists and research institutes in Europe. The research center will be built following the Fraunhofer innovation model, renowned for its flexibility and capacity to drive innovation.

Professor Harald Kuhn, Director of the Fraunhofer ENAS Institute, for his part,  highlighted the importance of semiconductors for innovation, particularly in areas such as smart mobility, aerospace, and smart factories. He stressed that microelectronics serves as a catalyst for the growth of these high-tech fields.

Establishing a research institute for microelectronics is essential to attract investments from businesses. The Microelectronics Center is poised to play a pivotal role in bringing major semiconductor corporations to both Binh Duong and Vietnam.