SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025 Wrap-Up: Powering Vietnam’s Semiconductor Ambition
SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025 concluded with strong momentum, strengthened partnerships, and renewed confidence in Vietnam’s emerging role in the global semiconductor ecosystem. Held on 7–8 November 2025, the event brought together government leaders, global technology companies, academic institutions, and international delegates for two days of collaboration and strategic exchange — all centered on the theme “Powering Vietnam’s Semiconductor Ambition.”
But the week began even earlier.
A Significant Prelude: The Prime Minister Dialogue
On 6 November, ahead of the event kick-off, the Prime Minister Dialogue with the SEMI delegation set a powerful and symbolic foundation for the week.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed Vietnam’s commitment to developing a competitive, innovation-driven semiconductor industry, emphasizing three priorities:
- Developing a skilled workforce
- Accelerating infrastructure readiness
- Deepening global collaboration
The dialogue illustrated Vietnam’s determination to advance from ambition to coordinated action — welcoming international partnerships and aligning government priorities with industry needs. It set an elevated tone that carried into SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025.
A Vibrant Exhibition and Global Participation
With strong support from the National Innovation Center (NIC) and the Ministry of Finance, the two-day program brought together more than 2,500 delegates from 20 regions, along with 80 exhibiting companies across 120 booths — showcasing groundbreaking technologies, workforce programs, research capabilities, and supply-chain opportunities across the semiconductor value chain.
The exhibition floor brought together global brands, fast-growing Vietnamese companies, and leading universities — representing Vietnam’s increasingly interconnected and fast-evolving semiconductor ecosystem.
Day 1: Industry Insights, Policy Alignment & MOU Exchange Ceremony
Day 1 opened with the session “Vietnam’s Current Landscape – From Ambition to Action,” featuring senior leaders from government agencies, embassies, and industry associations. Speakers discussed Vietnam’s semiconductor roadmap, investment readiness, and policy alignment to advance the country’s long-term semiconductor strategy.
MOU Exchange Ceremony
A major highlight of Day 1 was the signing of three strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) — formalizing new partnerships designed to strengthen Vietnam’s semiconductor foundation.
1. NIC x SEMI Southeast Asia
This partnership reinforces the shared vision of fostering Vietnam’s semiconductor development, enhancing global collaboration, and supporting innovation-driven growth across the region.
2. NIC x MUFG
This MOU reflects a strong commitment to advancing innovation, promoting investment, and supporting the sustainable development of Vietnam’s high-tech and semiconductor industries.
3. NIC x Tektronix
Focused on research, training, and technology transfer, this agreement aims to expand Vietnam’s engineering capabilities and strengthen innovation capacity for future generations of semiconductor professionals.
Together, the three MOUs mark a significant step forward in strengthening Vietnam’s global partnerships and establishing long-term foundations for industry development.
Technical & Strategic Sessions
Throughout the afternoon, in-depth sessions highlighted opportunities in:
- Supply chain localization
- Advanced manufacturing ecosystems
- Industrial Park readiness
- International collaboration models
- Vietnam’s growing supply-chain integration
These discussions reinforced Vietnam’s expanding role as an attractive destination for semiconductor investment and ecosystem development.
Day 2: AI-Driven Manufacturing & Workforce Development
Day 2 focused on high-tech innovation and talent — two critical enablers for Vietnam’s long-term success.
Keynote Conference: AI and High-Tech Manufacturing
The Keynote Conference on AI: Accelerating Vietnam’s High-Tech Manufacturing Ecosystem featured leaders from Siemens EDA, NVIDIA, Sandisk, Vingroup Robotics, Turner Construction, and more. They explored how AI is reshaping:
- Semiconductor design & EDA workflows
- Factory productivity and automation
- Predictive maintenance and energy optimization
- Digital transformation across high-tech manufacturing
The sessions emphasized Vietnam’s opportunity to harness AI to boost competitiveness and accelerate advanced manufacturing readiness.
TECH Zoomers Bootcamp & TalentCONNECT
TECH Zoomers Bootcamp
The Bootcamp brought together over 300 students from 8 universities for hands-on learning in semiconductor fundamentals, industry workflows, and career pathways. Students participated in expert-led sessions and mentorship activities designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.
TalentCONNECT
TalentCONNECT further connected students, educators, and technology leaders through discussions on talent development, academic-industry collaboration, and workforce readiness. Government agencies, universities, and global companies shared practical pathways for strengthening Vietnam’s semiconductor talent pipeline.
Networking Moments: Strengthening Regional Collaboration
Key networking activities played a major role in building connections across the ecosystem:
- Welcome Reception for international delegates
- Industry Networking Night, co-hosted with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Golf@SEMIEXPO Vietnam, offering informal touchpoints for collaboration
These engagements strengthened relationships across government, academia, and industry — creating new foundations for partnership and shared growth.
Explore More: Post-Show Resources Now Available
Participants and partners can now revisit the event through post-show resources:
Download the Official Post-Show Report
Explore detailed insights, program highlights, and ecosystem analysis.
Click Here to View the SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025 Post Show Report
View the SEMIEXPO Vietnam 2025 Photo Gallery
Relive the key moments captured throughout the event.
- Exhibition
- Conferences
- TECH Zoomers Bootcamp
- TECHStage
- Golf@SEMIEXPO Vietnam
- Welcome Reception for International Delegates
- Industry Networking Night
Looking Ahead: SEMI International Policy Summit (SIPS) 2025
The conversation continues at the SEMI International Policy Summit (SIPS) 2025) — organised by SEMI and taking place on 11–12 December at JW Marriott Singapore South Beach.
SIPS is a closed-door, RSVP-only event that convenes global policymakers, senior government officials, and industry leaders for high-level discussions on the semiconductor industry's most press challenges – talent, energy, and PFAS.
