Advancing Vietnam-India Semiconductor Cooperation: SHTP Training Signs MOU with Vietedge and IV Tech

(SHTP) - On August 14, 2026, at Saigon Hi-Tech Park, Saigon Hi-Tech Park Training Center (SHTP Training) welcomed representatives from Galgotias University (India), Vietedge Joint Stock Company, and IV Tech Electronics Co., Ltd., and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on domestic coordination for the Vietnam-India Semiconductor Cooperation Initiative. The agreement lays the foundation for a unified coordination mechanism that connects education and workforce development with research, innovation, manufacturing capabilities, and the practical needs of businesses.

Connecting Key Links in the Semiconductor Ecosystem

As semiconductors become one of the world's most strategic technology sectors, building a network of cooperation among educational institutions, businesses, research organizations, and international partners is essential to developing a highly skilled workforce and strengthening Vietnam's domestic technological capabilities. The program on August 14, 2026, provided a platform for the parties to present their capabilities, ecosystems, and strategic directions, thereby identifying concrete opportunities for cooperation in education, research, innovation, manufacturing, and semiconductor technology commercialization.

Attending the program were Ms. Nguyễn Thị Minh Thu, Director of SHTP Training; Ms. Ngô Thị Thanh Loan, Deputy General Director of Vietedge Joint Stock Company; Mr. Bùi Anh Tuấn, Sales Director of IV Tech Electronics Co., Ltd.; Mr. Ujjwal Pratap, Director of Communications at Galgotias University; Professor Meenakshi Awasthi, Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Galgotias University; Ms. Sonia Das, Director of International Technology Cooperation at Vietedge; and leaders and specialists from the participating organizations.

During the program, representatives of SHTP Training, Vietedge, Galgotias University, and IV Tech presented their respective activities, expertise, and development priorities. These presentations clarified how the parties' resources can complement one another and laid the groundwork for turning potential areas of cooperation into programs and projects aligned with each party's mandate, priorities, and capacity.

SHTP Training: From Workforce Development to Ecosystem Building

In its presentation, SHTP Training introduced its workforce development activities within the broader ecosystem of Saigon Hi-Tech Park, highlighting the strength of the Triple Helix model (Gorvernment – Academia - Industry), which brings together government, academia, and industry. This collaboration creates an integrated ecosystem that connects training, research, innovation, and manufacturing, with human capital at its core, helping transform technology, infrastructure, and investment into practical outcomes.

Established in May 2005, SHTP Training pursues three long-term objectives: providing supplementary training in the knowledge and skills required for emerging technology fields; strengthening the capabilities of the existing workforce; and supplying highly skilled talent to businesses. Its operating model is built on three pillars: advanced technologies; soft skills and complementary skills; and career guidance, recruitment-driven training, and workforce readiness for manufacturing environments.

In advanced technologies, SHTP Training prioritizes semiconductors; automation, robotics, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs); artificial intelligence; digital transformation; and the green transition. In the semiconductor field, the Center has delivered IC design training using electronic design automation (EDA) tools from Synopsys and Cadence. It is also progressively developing specialized centers and Train-the-Trainer programs, while providing training for talented students and participants in IC design competitions and strengthening university-industry collaboration.

SHTP Training takes a strongly practical approach: learners are expected not only to understand concepts but also to use tools, solve real-world problems, and demonstrate results. This approach also provides the foundation for the Center's participation in international cooperation programs that connect education with research, manufacturing, and the needs of the semiconductor supply chain.

The MOU Defines Clear Roles and Establishes a Unified Coordination Mechanism

The MOU signed by Vietedge Joint Stock Company, SHTP Training, and IV Tech Electronics Co., Ltd. aims to coordinate the participation of Vietnam's semiconductor ecosystem in the Vietnam-India Semiconductor Cooperation Initiative.

Through the partnership between Vietedge, SHTP Training, and IV Tech, the parties aim to expand their network of reputable domestic and international partners to develop a high-quality workforce for the semiconductor industry. The collaboration will focus on designing and delivering industry-driven training programs aligned with the evolving needs of businesses. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced industry experts and instructors, gain hands-on experience with industrial equipment, and develop the practical skills needed to meet industry requirements.

From a Coordination Framework to Meaningful Cooperation Programs

The signing ceremony on August 14, 2026, marks an important first step for Vietedge, SHTP Training, and IV Tech in establishing a unified domestic coordination mechanism while expanding connections with Galgotias University (through Vietedge’s connection) and other international partners. With each party's role clearly defined, resources related to education, ecosystem access, manufacturing, design, and international cooperation can be connected more effectively to support programs with specific objectives, scope, and outcomes.

Guided by the motto "Your growth is our pride," SHTP Training reaffirms its role in connecting business needs with training, talent development, research, and practical cooperation in high-tech fields. Cooperation among the parties is expected to strengthen the semiconductor workforce, promote the Triple Helix model, and contribute to the sustainable development of Vietnam's high-tech ecosystem.