21/05/2024
Perspective from World Experience
Japan is the pioneer in mass-producing microchips on an exceptionally large scale, often referred to as super scale. To create chips, several components are essential: input materials, processing equipment, testing devices, and packaging machinery. The primary input material is silicon, supplemented by various chemicals and other minor substances. The processing equipment comprises a sophisticated array of diverse machines, while specialized and costly computers serve as testing devices. Precise mechanical equipment is necessary for the packaging stage, along with additional accessories and materials.
Beyond achieving the milestone of being the first country to develop super-large-scale chip production technology, Japan has also excelled in all related areas, from input materials to processing, testing, and packaging equipment.
Japan is pursuing ambitious long-term plans to elevate its microchip industry to new heights and create substantial value for the country. These efforts include fostering scientific collaboration, promoting industrial development, and positively impacting the economy and higher education.
Microchips and digital transformation in Vietnam
In Vietnam, the semiconductor industry has received early attention and development to integrate into the regional and global economy. However, our country’s semiconductor industry is still young and faces several challenges. Given the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the ongoing digital transformation, investing in the development of the semiconductor and chip industry becomes an urgent matter due to its close ties with various economic sectors.
In Vietnam, the development of the semiconductor industry raises several critical issues. How will sensor systems, IoT systems, AIoT systems, and digital communication transformation be implemented? What materials, accessories, machinery, and equipment will be used? Constructing such a communication system requires continuous maintenance, enhancement, and upgrades. The cost of a nationwide digital transformation system will be substantial and prolonged. If all these materials must be imported from abroad, it becomes prohibitively expensive for a densely populated country like Vietnam. The core challenge lies in developing a robust domestic electronics industry that can meet urgent local needs in digital transformation and contribute to building a digital society.
In Vietnam, the semiconductor industry urgently requires high technology, value-added technology products, and visionary entrepreneurs capable of successfully establishing and operating factories that meet both domestic and international demand for industrial products. These efforts would create employment opportunities for thousands, if not tens of thousands, of workers, spanning both intellectual and manual labor. Currently, several factors influence the development of the microchip semiconductor industry in Vietnam, including a highly educated workforce, skilled labor, active government support at both central and local levels, financial resources, and institutional desires within various agencies and departments.
