HCM City (VNA) - Intel had poured an additional 475 million USD into Intel Products Vietnam (IPV), its single-largest assembly and test plant within the Intel Assembly and Test (ATM) network, IPV Chief Financial Officer Alan Danner said on January 27. He made the announcement during a meeting with businesses hosted by Saigon Hi-tech Park (SHTP) in Ho Chi Minh City. This is a new investment following a sum of 1.04 billion USD invested to build a chip assembly and test manufacturing facility at SHTP in 2006, bringing the semiconductor company’s investment in Vietnam to 1.5 billion USD in total. The additional capital was channelled into IPV between June 2019 and December 2020 to bolster the production of Intel’s 5G products, Intel Core processors with Intel Hybrid Technology, and the 10th Gen Intel Core. IPV is an important part of Intel’s production chain across the world, Danner said, adding that the firm will further diversify and improve its activities in … [Read more...] about Intel channels additional 475 million USD into Vietnam
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HCMC proposes seven solutions to develop knowledge economy
An aerial view of the Quang Trung Software City in HCMC’s District 12. HCMC has proposed seven solutions to develop the knowledge economy - PHOTO: QTSC HCMC – HCMC Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong proposed seven solutions to develop the knowledge-based economy while delivering a report, “Developing the knowledge economy-international experience and reality in HCMC”, on the second working day of the 13th National Party Congress on January 27. … [Read more...] about HCMC proposes seven solutions to develop knowledge economy
Intel invests additional US$475 million in Vietnam
“The increased investment decision from Intel means a great deal to us and proves Intel's great confidence in the local workforce and the stable investment environment in Vietnam, HCMC and the Saigon Hi-Tech Park, in particular. We will continuously provide our best support to Intel's operations and look forward to welcoming more U.S. investors," Thi said. … [Read more...] about Intel invests additional US$475 million in Vietnam
National development measures proposed at 13th National Party Congress
Meanwhile, Vice Secretary of Hanoi’s Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong presented a report on building and turning Hanoi into a major hub of culture, science, education, economy, and international transactions. Nguyen Hong Linh, member of the Party Central Committee and deputy head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation, emphasized the need to continue renewing the Party’s mass mobilization work so as to further consolidate people’s trust in the Party and tighten the bond between the Party and people. How to develop the knowledge economy as well as international and practical experience of Ho Chi Minh City in the field were presented by Nguyen Thanh Phong, member of the Party Central Committee, Vice Secretary of the municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Committee of the city. A report titled “Party and people-to-people diplomacy proactively adapts and promote efficiency in the new context” was … [Read more...] about National development measures proposed at 13th National Party Congress
Vietnamese researchers in the US invent COVID-19 vaccine patches and reusable face masks
Thành has received a number of prestigious awards, including the National Institutes of Health’s Trailblazer Award for Young and Early Investigator in 2017, 2018 SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award, top 10 inventors under 35 years old in the Asia-Pacific region voted by MIT, top 10 exemplary young Vietnamese faces in 2019. — VNS … [Read more...] about Vietnamese researchers in the US invent COVID-19 vaccine patches and reusable face masks