Thai Nguyen seeks to draw US semiconductor investors
The northern province of Thai Nguyen is aiming to become an attractive destination for US investors in sectors like education, health care, culture, and especially semiconductors, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Trinh Viet Hung has affirmed.
Thai Nguyen seeks to draw US semiconductor investors (Photo: VNA)
Thai Nguyen (VNA) – The northern province of Thai Nguyen is aiming to become an attractive destination for US investors in sectors like education, health care, culture, and especially semiconductors, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Trinh Viet Hung has affirmed.
During a meeting with a US delegation led by US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper in the province on October 15, Hung emphasised Thai Nguyen's strong potential for and interest in the semiconductor industry.
Thai Nguyen offers a favourable investment environment, strong commitment, and ample industrial development opportunities, he said, expressing his hope that Knapper can help connect US investors with the province.
Knapper thanked Thai Nguyen for the warm welcome and highlighted ongoing collaborations between US universities and Vietnamese educational institutions, noting that Vietnam has sent many students to study in his country. He said he hopes that more Vietnamese students, including those from Thai Nguyen, will come to the US.
The ambassador praised the local education system, considering this as a good basis for US investors to consider investing in high-tech industries, including semiconductors, in Thai Nguyen.
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