Amidst a vibrant series of historical, cultural, and military events in Ho Chi Minh City celebrating the 50th anniversary of national reunification, a modern and meaningful addition stands out: Science, Technology, and Innovation. On the morning of April 30, CT Semiconductor (a member of CT Group) held the groundbreaking ceremony for Phase 2 – the installation of the production line at the ATP chip factory, a rare scientific and technological highlight within the City’s commemorative program. This is the first ATP factory fully developed and owned by Vietnamese in terms of technology.
The Phase 2 groundbreaking ceremony of CT Semiconductor’s semiconductor chip factory was honored by the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vũ Hải Quân – President of Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City; Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Phạm Đức Long; along with central and local government officials, representatives of various ministries and agencies, leaders of press organizations, universities, and international strategic partners.
CT Semiconductor Chip Factory Groundbreaking Ceremony
With an investment of approximately USD 100 million for Phase 2—including costs for building a clean room, acquiring machinery and equipment, and implementing smart factory management software—the factory is being constructed on a 30,000-square-meter site within CT Group’s High-Tech Development Center in Thuận An, Bình Dương. Scheduled to commence operations in Q4 2025, the factory is expected to reach a production capacity of 100 million chips per year by 2027. It will employ the most advanced technologies of 2025, supported by semiconductor experts with over 30 years of industry experience, and construction consultancy from a corporation that has built many of TSMC’s major facilities.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Azmi Bin Wan Hussin Wan – Chief Operating Officer of CT Semiconductor – shared: ‘Today, we announce a bold vision: By September 2025, the first chip fully assembled, packaged, and tested in Vietnam by a 100% Vietnamese-owned OSAT company will be born from this production line. This achievement will stand as a symbol of the intelligence and boundless potential of the Vietnamese people. This ceremony marks a historic milestone – for CT Semiconductor, for Vietnam’s semiconductor industry, and for the country’s technological future. Decades from now, we will look back and recognize that April 30, 2025, was the day Vietnam asserted its place on the global semiconductor map.
Full Overview of the Groundbreaking Ceremony for CT Semiconductor’s Chip Manufacturing
The groundbreaking of Vietnam’s first semiconductor factory marks a significant step forward in developing the country’s semiconductor industry, demonstrating the determination of Vietnamese enterprises to contribute to realizing Government Decision No. 1017/QĐ-TTg, Politburo Resolution No. 57/NQ-TW, and Government Resolution No. 03/NQ-CP.
Secondly, the CT Semiconductor factory plays a vital role in promoting Vietnam’s chip industry, with more than 10% of capital and revenue allocated to R&D—especially in the field of advanced technology research and development. The factory will produce modern ‘Made by Vietnam’ chip products, directly contributing to the growth of the domestic semiconductor sector.
Thirdly, the factory holds a pivotal position in CT Group’s high-tech ecosystem, serving as a hub that links the Group’s advanced technology projects, including semiconductors, UAVs, AI, and urban rail systems. This collaboration will establish a closed-loop value chain—from chip design and overseas photolithography to packaging and testing—driving the development of both the Group’s ecosystem and Vietnam’s broader technology landscape.
Fourthly, the factory also plays a strategic role in relation to universities. Located on DT 743 Boulevard at a junction connecting three provinces—Ho Chi Minh City, Bình Dương, and Đồng Nai—it lies just a few kilometers from Vietnam National University-HCMC and other major universities, as well as the An Bình (Sóng Thần) railway station. With Pham Van Dong Boulevard offering direct access to Tan Son Nhat Airport in just 15 minutes, the factory, employing over 1,000 workers, technicians, and engineers, will serve as an ideal site for academic research and internships—laying the foundation for Vietnam’s ambitious program to train 100,000 semiconductor engineers.
Fifth, the factory serves as a source of inspiration for the younger generation of Vietnam, symbolizing a bold journey to master technology—one that is truly and entirely developed by Vietnamese minds.
Sixth, the factory plays a strategic role in international collaboration. Vietnam can learn valuable lessons from countries such as Malaysia and Singapore. For example, Malaysia currently accounts for 13% of the global OSAT market—a remarkable figure—and many top executives at leading global tech corporations, including the CEOs of Intel and Qualcomm, are Malaysian. These achievements inspire confidence that Vietnam, with a strong spirit of innovation, can also rise to become a global player.
CT Semiconductor is currently conducting research in cutting-edge technologies such as GaN, photonics, advanced packaging, as well as the design of highly complex chips like those for 6G, signal-free data transmission, AI, UAVs, and various specialized UAV chips. Together with the CT INNOVATION HUB, inaugurated on the morning of April 29, a distinctive and promising high-tech ecosystem is beginning to take shape.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyễn Chí Dũng attended the event
Speaking at the event, Mr. Trần Kim Chung – Chairman of CT Group – expressed: ‘We hope the Government will provide strong support to help us develop Vietnam’s semiconductor industry. We also hope the Government will consider the lessons learned from countries such as South Korea, China, and Taiwan (China), where the semiconductor industry received substantial financial support for a decade until it became firmly established. Our country should draw from these examples and adopt similar policies…’
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