Vietnam PM Calls for Strategic Technology Development in Semiconductors and AI

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized the need for a strategic technology development program in Vietnam focusing on semiconductors and AI. He urged the completion of incentive policies to attract tech giants and improve telecommunications infrastructure, aiming for nationwide 5G coverage. The Ministry of Science and Technology will lead projects in various sectors, including atomic energy and quantum industries, while also proposing specialized task forces to tackle data and infrastructure issues. The PM aims to support digital technology enterprises and expedite administrative processes.

Published Mar 30, 2026

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called for a strategic technology development program in Vietnam, focusing on semiconductors and AI, during a meeting of the Government's Steering Committee for science and technology. He urged the completion of incentive policies to attract tech giants and improve telecommunications infrastructure, targeting nationwide 5G coverage.

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The Ministry of Science and Technology will lead initiatives for atomic energy and quantum industries, and propose specialized task forces to address issues related to data and infrastructure. The PM aims to support digital technology enterprises and reduce administrative processing times and compliance costs significantly.