Vietnam semiconductor industry requires high-quality workforce

At the SEMICONNECT Vietnam 2026 conference, experts emphasized that high-quality human resources are the foundation for Vietnam to integrate deeply into the global semiconductor value chain. Developing this ecosystem requires a workforce that spans chip design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, materials, and equipment.

Fleur Gribnau, First Secretary for Economic Affairs at the Netherlands Embassy in Vietnam, shared insights from the Dutch semiconductor industry. She noted that human resource needs extend beyond scientists and chip design engineers to include expertise in materials science, precision mechanics, electronics, automation, software, and high-tech production management.

International cooperation in training and skill development is highlighted as a critical model for Vietnam to follow. Building a diverse workforce capable of meeting various stages of the technological ecosystem is essential for the country's digital economy and global supply chain participation.