This initiative is part of the Innovation and Technology Security International (ITSI) Program, launched to mark the one-year anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was signed in September last year.
The program aims to diversify and expand global semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) capabilities. Vietnam is one of eight countries selected for this program, alongside Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Panama, and the Philippines.
The courses, organized by ASU, are taught by experts from leading global universities through online platforms. To enroll, participants must be from the designated countries, submit an application on the program's website, and undergo weekly evaluations. The curriculum includes subjects such as semiconductor properties, semiconductor materials, fabrication methods, electronic microchips, and more.
A portal offering free courses to students interested in the semiconductor industry has been launched by the university. Teachers who wish to obtain knowledge and certifications in semiconductor technology can also benefit from the portal.
Jeffrey Goss, Principal Investigator of the ITSI Program at ASU, said: "This collaboration opens up tremendous opportunities for Vietnamese students and professionals to gain cutting-edge skills in semiconductor technology. ASU is honored to support Vietnam's journey toward becoming a key player in this transformative industry."
U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper emphasized that the collaboration in workforce development "will shape the semiconductor industry for years to come" and create a lasting partnership between the two nations.
At the event, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said Vietnam and the U.S. have agreed to make innovation and high technology, particularly the semiconductor industry, a critical pillar in their bilateral cooperation. He praised the U.S.'s commitment to supporting Vietnam in building a semiconductor ecosystem, which will contribute to training tens of thousands of engineers to meet the needs of both domestic and international markets.
He noted that ITSI represents a crucial step in Vietnam's journey toward mastering technology, creating "a promising future for Vietnam's semiconductor industry."
Previously, the National Innovation Center (NIC) under the Ministry of Planning and Investment organized several training programs in the semiconductor field in collaboration with companies such as Qorvo, Cadence, Google, Siemens, Samsung, and FPT.