Hanoi, Nov. 17 -- Vietnam is moving beyond its long-standing focus on assembly and testing to integrate more deeply into the global semiconductor value chain, as AI accelerates demand for advanced chips and transforms how smart factories are designed, manufactured and managed.

Paving way for semiconductor development

AI is emerging as a central force in Vietnam's shift from an outsourcing-based production model to one built on innovation and higher-value creation. In the semiconductor industry, AI is reshaping the entire production chain, from automating packaging and testing, enhancing chip design through simulation and machine learning, to cutting defect rates using real-time data.

Vietnam has set targets for the digital economy to c...