Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 16 -- Party General Secretary To Lam, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates press buttoms to lauch the project, Ha Noi, January 16, 2026 - Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac

The project, launched by the military-run Viettel Group, marks a pivotal moment as Viet Nam plans to create its own semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh

Addressing the event, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh underscored the strategic importance of the facility.

"This is a crucial step toward materializing our national semiconductor industry development strategy," he said. "It creates a foundation for Viet Nam to integrate more deeply into the global value chain through science, technology and innovation."

The Prime Mini...