HANOI (Reuters): A chronic shortage of engineers in Vietnam is emerging as a major challenge to the growth of its semiconductor industry and to US plans of fast-tracking the South-East Asian nation as a chips hub to hedge against China-related supply risks.
Semiconductors are expected to be a focal point when US President Joe Biden visits Hanoi from Sept. 10 with the goal of formally elevating ties between the two countries. He will offer Vietnam support to boost its chips production, U.S. administration officials said.
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