During a reception in Hanoi on January 15 for Mr. Eduard Stiphout, Vice President of the Netherlands-based ASML Group, who is currently on a working visit to Vietnam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on the Dutch multinational tech giant to expedite the establishment of a semiconductor training, research, and development (R&D) center in Vietnam.
PM Chinh urged ASML to support and connect qualified Vietnamese enterprises to the group’s global supply chain. This move, according to the Prime Minister, aims to diversify and enhance the stability of ASML’s supply chain within the Asian region.
Furthermore, he suggested that ASML study the possibility of establishing a representative office in Vietnam to strengthen direct ties and affirm its commitment to long-term strategic cooperation. He also requested the group's assistance for Vietnamese businesses in developing digital infrastructure, production, research, testing, and technical services.
By providing consultancy on technology standards and transferring management expertise, ASML could help Vietnam gradually build its domestic manufacturing capacity, the PM said.
Proposing ASML implement training programs, expert exchanges, internships, and scholarships in the semiconductor field for Vietnamese students and professionals, the PM emphasized that the Vietnamese Government is committed to accompanying and creating all favorable conditions for foreign enterprises, including ASML, to achieve sustainable and long-term success in the country.
Highly valuing Vietnam’s development strategy, which is rooted in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, including the growth of the semiconductor industry, Mr. Stiphout stated that ASML is ready to become an integral part of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry.
Concurring with the Prime Minister’s suggestions, he revealed that ASML is currently exploring the possibility of expanding its supply chain in Vietnam.
He noted that the group is looking into collaborating on the establishment of a training and R&D center, considering a formal presence in the country, and assessing the potential to supply equipment to Vietnamese customers. Through these initiatives, he said, ASML aims to help develop a robust semiconductor ecosystem in Vietnam, as envisioned by PM Chinh.
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