Vietnam Minister of Science and Technology explains chip production status

In a speech at the National Assembly on November 12, 2026, Vietnam's Minister of Science and Technology, Vu Hai Quan, detailed why the country remains dependent on external sources for the production process despite its ability to design chips.

Responding to a question from National Assembly member Nguyen Minh Tuan, Minister Quan stated that chip design is only one stage of technological mastery. The Minister emphasized that for domestic production to be realized in the semiconductor industry, critical factors such as material technology, production capacity, and continuous research investment must coexist.

Stating that the Ministry has identified two strategic approaches, Quan noted that they are focusing on areas that can be implemented quickly, such as vaccine technology, and sectors requiring long-term R&D, such as unmanned aerial vehicles. He also mentioned that the reflection of science and technology investments on GDP growth will take time, and that long-term studies are continuing in sectors such as agriculture.