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Vietnam’s dreams of becoming a major player in semiconductors will only come to fruition if it can produce a skilled cohort of engineering graduates.

The Norwegian Seafood Council has rolled out its largest campaign of 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, aiming to promote Norwegian salmon among major retail and restaurant partners as bilateral trade relations deepen.

The city is preparing a master plan for 2025-2050 with a 100-year vision and is considering additional external transport infrastructure to improve regional connectivity and create new development space.

Enterprises in Vietnam are increasing recruitment for entry-level roles compared to 2025, particularly in engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), information technology, and data, with the strongest trend seen in the IT sector.

The northern province's Semiconductor Association will focus on connecting businesses across the semiconductor supply chain, coordinating high-quality human resource training, and promoting research.

A new draft strategy modernizes Vietnam’s trade landscape as the country targets double-digit annual GDP growth this year and beyond.