Synopsys helps HCM City-based university with semiconductor training, research
The Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM) and US technology enterprise Synopsys signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on March 15 to enhance the VNU-HCM’s semiconductor training and research capacity.
The MoU signing ceremony between Synopsys and the VNU-HCM on March 15. (Photo: hanoimoi.vn)
HCMCity (VNA) – The Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM)and US technology enterprise Synopsys signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)on March 15 to enhance the VNU-HCM’s semiconductor training and researchcapacity.
Amongthe five cooperation areas under the MoU, Synopsys, one of the world’s leading electronicdesign automation (EDA) companies, will share training textbooks and licensethe use of chip design tools and software for VNU-HCM students. It will receivestudents for internships and introduce job opportunities at domestic andforeign businesses for semiconductor engineers graduating from this school.
TheUS enterprise will assist the VNU-HCM to train young lecturers in semiconductordesign via a short-term course named “Train-the-Trainer”. Lecturers from theuniversity will work at Synopsys in four months to improve their knowledge. TheVNU-HCM has sent three lecturers from its University of Technology (HCMUT), Universityof Science (HCMUS), and University of Information Technology (UIT) to the firstcourse.
In addition, the two sides will work together to develop the VNU-HCM Semiconductor Research Institute (VSRI) into asupplier of training and research laboratories for universities and startups,and a connection centre for semiconductor development between the VNU-HCM andbusinesses, institutes, and colleges of Vietnam and other countries.
Synopsyswill help the VNU-HCM connect with its global partners so that Vietnamese sidecan supply high-quality manpower for them. It will also encourage its partnersto build research and development centres at the VNU-HCM.
Datafrom Synopsys show that about 53% of the engineers working at chip designcompanies in Vietnam graduated from member universities of the VNU-HCM.
Theschool is training about 6,000 students in the branches directly or indirectlyrelated to semiconductor technology. It aims to train more than 1,800 engineersand 500 master’s degree holders in chip design and establish the VSRI by 2030.
In2024, the VNU-HCM is set to open the training branches of chip design andsemiconductor technology at the three abovementioned member universities. It willalso invest about 80 billion VND (3.2 million USD) in two new semiconductorlaboratories at the HCMUS and the UIT. A similar laboratory took shape at the HCMUTin 2018./.
Vietnam will become a reliable partner and a crucial link in the global semiconductor value chain in the foreseeable future, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung told Vietnam News Agency in a recent interview.
As Vietnam is calling for investment in the semiconductor industry, experts held that the country should work harder to make a breakthrough in human resources development serving the growth of the industry.
Ho Chi Minh City's Saigon Hi-Tech Park (SHTP) and Siemens Electronic Design Automation (Siemens EDA), a segment of Siemens Digital Industries Software, on February 27 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in personnel training in the semiconductor chip industry in Vietnam.
By 2045, Vietnam will become an important link in the global semiconductor industry value chain with a contingent of engineers and experts capable of meeting the industry requirements in both quality and quantity, said Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
PM Chinh lauded the press’s historic role in the nation’s fight for independence and its ongoing process of national development, affirming that the Government always highly appreciates the close partnership and steadfast support of press agencies and journalists nationwide.
The MoU signing ceremony between Synopsys and the VNU-HCM on March 15. (Photo: hanoimoi.vn) 
