BEIJING: Supply chain investment cooperation between Vietnam and China in the semiconductor industry is highly complementary, according to Gao Jinlong, chief engineer at China’s Centre for Promotion of Industrial Internet for the Silk Road.
Gao noted that in high demand industrial sectors such as complete manufacturing processes, advanced packaging and third-generation semiconductors, the complementary strengths of China and Asean members, particularly Vietnam, in outsourced semiconductor assembly and test, materials supply and application development have become prominent.
He said Vietnam-China cooperation in the semiconductor industry is at a crucial stage, shifting from “discussion” to “implementation”.
According to the engineer, consensus between the two countries’ high-ranking leaders has provided firm political guidance for cooperation.
During Party General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping’s state visit to Vietnam in April 2025, the two sides issued a joint statement expressing their determination to make science and technology cooperation a new highlight of bilateral ties while exploring cooperation opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and nuclear energy.
In April this year, during the state visit to China by Party General Secretary and President To Lam, the two countries elevated cooperation from “research and implementation” to “actively promoting cooperation” in smart manufacturing, the digital economy, AI, quantum technology, semiconductors and high-speed railways. — Viet Nam News/ANN
