CT Semiconductor has launched construction on the country’s first chip plant powered by Vietnamese technology, aiming to produce 100 million chips a year by 2027.
Vietnam has officially begun construction on its first semiconductor factory fully developed and operated with Vietnamese-owned technology. The CT Semiconductor plant will produce modern “Made by Vietnam” chips and directly contribute to building the country’s domestic chip industry.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung and government leaders press the button to launch phase two of the CT Semiconductor chip plant. Photo: PV
On April 30, CT Semiconductor, a member of CT Group, launched phase two of its ATP chip factory installation. This milestone marks the first time a chip factory in Vietnam is led by Vietnamese technology and ownership.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Duc Long, Associate Professor Dr. Vu Hai Quan, Director of Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City, and other national, local, academic, and media leaders attended alongside international strategic partners.
The second-phase investment totals nearly USD 100 million, covering the construction of a cleanroom, procurement of equipment, and smart factory management software. Located on a 30,000 m² site at CT Group’s High-Tech Development Center in Thuan An, Binh Duong, the factory is expected to be operational by Q4 2025 and reach a capacity of 100 million chips annually by 2027.
The facility will utilize cutting-edge technologies and benefit from the expertise of specialists with over 30 years in the semiconductor industry, along with consultation from a group that has built many of TSMC’s manufacturing plants.
Speaking at the event, Azmi Bin Wan Hussin Wan, Chief Technology Officer of CT Semiconductor, declared: “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. This achievement will symbolize the intellect and limitless potential of the Vietnamese people. April 30, 2025, marks a historic milestone for CT Semiconductor, the Vietnamese semiconductor industry, and the future of our national technology sector. Decades from now, we will look back and recognize this day as Vietnam’s entry onto the global semiconductor map.”
The launch of Vietnam’s first semiconductor factory represents a significant stride in the country’s industrial development, reinforcing the commitment of local enterprises to realize the goals set forth in Government Decision 1017, Politburo Resolution 57, and Government Resolution 03.
CT Semiconductor will play a crucial role in advancing the domestic chip industry by allocating over 10% of its capital and revenue toward research and development, particularly in advanced technologies. The factory will produce high-quality, modern chips that contribute directly to Vietnam’s semiconductor capabilities.
This factory is also central to CT Group’s high-tech ecosystem, linking projects in semiconductors, UAVs, AI, and electric rail systems. It will support a vertically integrated value chain – from chip design and overseas lithography to domestic packaging and testing – boosting the growth of both CT Group and Vietnam’s broader technology sector.
Strategically located between Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, and Dong Nai, the plant will serve as a research and training hub for regional universities, laying a solid foundation for Vietnam’s ambitious plan to train 100,000 semiconductor engineers.
CT Semiconductor aims to inspire a new generation of Vietnamese youth to master advanced technologies. The company is already working on next-generation innovations including GaN, photonics, advanced packaging, and challenging chip designs for 6G, non-wave data transmission, AI, UAVs, and more. Together with the CT Innovation Hub, which opened on April 29, a comprehensive tech ecosystem is beginning to take shape.
At the ceremony, CT Group Chairman Tran Kim Chung called for strong government support: “We hope the government will support the semiconductor industry as vigorously as South Korea, China, and Taiwan have. These countries provided substantial funding for semiconductor enterprises for more than a decade until they became globally competitive. This is a model Vietnam can follow.”
Credit: Vietnamnet
