On the afternoon of November 15, 2023 (local time, San Francisco, USA), in the presence of President Vo Van Thuong. The People’s Committee of Da Nang City and Synopsys have officially signed and exchanged a Memorandum of Cooperation related to the development of the semiconductor field in Da Nang city. This is also the first MOU, between a City Government and Synopsys.

President Vo Van Thuong and other leaders witnessed the handing over of the cooperation memorandum between the People’s Committee of Da Nang city and Synopsys.

From San Francisco, USA, Deputy Head of Investment Promotion and Support (IPA) of Da Nang City Le Hoang Phuc, member of the Da Nang City Working Group, said: the memorandum of cooperation between the People’s Committee of Da Nang City Da Nang and Synopsys were signed within the framework of the roundtable discussion program connecting US businesses and Vietnamese localities (by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, Vietnamese Embassy in the US, Vietnamese Consulate General South in San Francisco and the US-ASEAN Business Council), coordinated the organization.

Previously, Synopsys signed a cooperation agreement to train human resources for IC design and semiconductor industry development in Vietnam (August 26, 2022), Ho Chi Minh City Hi-Tech Park Management Board ( SHTP).

In particular, during the visit and working visit with a number of US technology corporations (concentrated in Silicon Valley-California, USA) including Synopsys, Meta, Nvidia, by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ( September 18, 2023); Synopsys has signed a memorandum of understanding on developing talented human resources for IC design in Vietnam with the National Innovation Center (NIC); Signed a memorandum of understanding to support the development of Vietnam’s semiconductor chip industry with the Department of Information and Communications Technology Industry (the unit that presides over and advises on the development of the semiconductor chip industry development strategy). Leading Vietnam to 2030 and vision 2035, under the Ministry of Information and Communications). In particular, Synopsys is committed to supporting NIC in establishing a chip design incubation center right in Vietnam.

An important foundation for cooperation in developing the semiconductor chip industry

This Memorandum of Understanding between the People’s Committee of Da Nang City and Synopsys has become an important foundation for the two sides to coordinate in implementing programs. training and developing human resources; Expanding the cooperation network in the field of semiconductor chips.

Take advantage of and take advantage of opportunities when the US-Vietnam cooperation relationship is raised to the level of “Comprehensive strategic partnership”, ready to receive a wave of investment shifts and supply chain restructuring. global chip and semiconductor industry; The Da Nang government and relevant sectors have prioritized research and consultation with experts, aiming to develop policies and mechanisms to pave the way for the development of the microchip and semiconductor fields. The city organized a workshop “Developing human resources to serve the IC and semiconductor industry in Da Nang city”, in October 2023; and is currently trying to build the project “Development of semiconductor chips and microchips in Da Nang city”. Universities in Da Nang are also moving quickly, opening new ones and innovating the content and training methods of majors and majors close to the field of semiconductor industry.

Da Nang city leaders took commemorative photos with Synopsys leaders

The City Party Congress for the 2020-2025 term also clearly determined that Da Nang will “Strongly innovate the growth model, restructure the economy, with a focus on strongly developing high-tech industry and information technology, associated with building creative startup urban areas and smart cities, creating a foundation to promote the development of new industries and fields, especially digital economy, digital society and digital government.”

“Da Nang High-Tech Park is the only high-tech park in the Central – Central Highlands region and one of three multi-functional high-tech parks in the country. Up to now, our Hi-Tech Park has completed its infrastructure, ready to meet the investment needs of businesses and investors. Da Nang City encourages US businesses and investors to research and consider investing in high-tech fields, especially semiconductor microchips”, Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee, Mr. Nguyen Van Quang , Head of the Da Nang City Delegation, discussed as above with the US business community about investment cooperation opportunities in the field of high technology in the city.

Also at the roundtable discussion program connecting US businesses and Vietnamese localities, Deputy Director of IPA Da Nang, Mr. Le Hoang Phuc further affirmed: Da Nang City identifies the United States as a strategic market in promotion and calling for investment in the semiconductor industry. Da Nang is a locality with a strategic political and economic position with distinct potentials, outstanding opportunities, and competitive comparative advantages in attracting foreign investment; The socio-economic infrastructure system is invested in a synchronous manner; abundant and highly skilled labor source; The business investment environment is constantly improving; A peaceful, high-quality living environment.

Signing Ceremony of Cooperation Memorandum between IPA Da Nang and ITSJ-G Company. Deputy Director of IPA Da Nang. Mr. Le Hoang Phuc, on the left of the photo, front row. ITSJ-G is the company that coordinated with IPA Da Nang to organize the investment promotion conference “Da Nang – Destination for investment in the semiconductor field”.

According to investdanang.gov.vn, US businesses present at the discussion highly appreciated the potential for developing high-tech fields in Da Nang and expressed their desire to soon have the opportunity to come to the city for research. invest, deploy and expand production and business activities.

Leaders of Da Nang, departments and branches also discussed and clarified issues of concern to US business delegates, such as procedures, preferential policies, and support mechanisms of the city in investing in industrial parks. Da Nang high technology; Committed to supporting companies interested in finding local partners and cooperating in building production supply chains in the city.

US businesses also learned about living and working conditions, environmental quality, and quality of life in Da Nang and highly appreciated the information provided. This amount of information helps US delegates and businesses understand more about the potential and investment opportunities in Da Nang’s semiconductor and high-tech industry.

“City leaders want to listen to comments on mechanisms, policies and solutions to promote advantages and build a more attractive investment environment for businesses in the retail sector. guidance, and at the same time commit to accompany and support investors, implement projects, production and business activities in the city, aiming at the goal of sharing common values ​​and benefits. ”, Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, Mr. Ho Ky Minh, emphasized.

Standing Vice Chairman of Da Nang City People’s Committee Ho Ky Minh shared with US technology entrepreneurs (September 15, 2023)

It is known that on the morning of November 15, 2023, the delegation of Da Nang city leaders also had a meeting and worked with leaders of Qorvo Company, one of the leading semiconductor chip suppliers in the world. for power and connectivity solutions.

 “Currently, Da Nang is focusing on implementing the project “Development of semiconductor chips and microchips in the area”, we also established an interdisciplinary working and consulting group, with the participation of departments, industry and a number of experts, the Team will advise on the development of the project and related contents. Da Nang also researches deeply and builds mechanisms and policies to promote the development of semiconductor microchip human resources in the city. The City People’s Committee expects Qorvo to soon consider and expand its scope of operations in Da Nang, besides the existing Qorvo Office (in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City)”, Permanent Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, Mr. Ho Ky Minh discussed with leaders of Qorvo Company.

According to investdanang.gov.vn, Vice President of Qorvo, Ms. Debra Howard, confirmed that Da Nang has great potential for developing the semiconductor industry, especially with high-quality, well-trained human resources. Qorvo leaders will also soon visit, learn and research the investment environment in the semiconductor field in Da Nang. Qorvo Company leaders proposed that the Da Nang government consider supporting the development of high-quality human resources in the semiconductor field in the city, especially training programs for IC design engineers. specifically and electricity – electronics in general; Besides, it is necessary to increase investment in infrastructure in the field of semiconductor chips.

“The information technology, electronics, and telecommunications industries associated with the digital economy are one of the five key areas that Da Nang prioritizes investment and development resources. In 2022, Da Nang’s digital economy has contributed 19.76% to GRDP.

 To date, Da Nang has 2,450 digital technology businesses (an average of 2.3 technology businesses/1,000 people, ranking 2nd nationwide, only behind Ho Chi Minh City and 3 times the national average) with about 46,000 digital technology workers.

 Orienting the development of the information technology industry in the area, by 2030, Da Nang has determined to prioritize the development of the IC design and manufacturing industry. – Standing Vice Chairman of the City People’s Committee, Mr. Ho Ky Minh shared.