Vietnam recently commenced construction on its first chip factory entirely developed and operated with Vietnamese-owned technology, marking a significant breakthrough in the country’s semiconductor ambitions. The CT Semiconductor plant, part of CT Group’s High-Tech Development Center in Binh Duong, will occupy 30,000 m² and is expected to begin production in Q4, 2025.
With a second-phase investment of nearly USD 100 million, the facility will feature cleanroom infrastructure, modern equipment, and smart factory systems. Its initial capacity is set at 100 million chips per year by 2027. The plant will manufacture chips via outsourced semiconductor assembly and testing (OSAT) and is built with guidance from experts, including veterans who have helped establish TSMC facilities.
The factory will reinvest over 10% of its capital and revenue into R&D, including advanced tech like GaN, photonics, and cutting-edge packaging. It will support CT Group’s broader tech ecosystem, spanning AI, UAVs, smart transport, and electric rail, thus integrating chip design, overseas lithography, and domestic packaging/testing into a cohesive value chain.
Located near Hanoi’s educational and transport hubs, the plant will also serve as a training and internship center for universities, contributing to Vietnam’s goal of developing a cadre of 100,000 semiconductor engineers.
(Source: Vietnamnet)
