Ho Chi Minh City partners with Intel to train AI workforce

The city’s leader thanked Intel for selecting the Saigon Hi-Tech Park as the location for Intel Vietnam’s manufacturing facility.

He praised Intel’s contributions over the past two decades in fostering the city’s scientific and technological ecosystem.

Following recent administrative changes – merging with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau Provinces, Ho Chi Minh City now enjoys greater space for development and enhanced regional connectivity.

He emphasized the city’s ambition to become Vietnam’s and the region’s leading economic, innovation, logistics, and financial hub.

Also, the top official also highlighted the potential for expanded collaboration with U.S. partners, particularly in high-tech industries, education, clean energy, and healthcare.

Chairman Duoc expressed hope that Intel would continue expanding its investment in the city, especially in training hi-tech engineers and developing talent in AI and semiconductor technologies.

Ho Chi Minh City also encouraged Intel to help attract more hi-tech investors to the city.

Congratulating the city on its rapid development, Kemp praised Vietnam’s strategic vision for semiconductor and hi-tech product development.

She reaffirmed Intel Vietnam’s commitment to supporting the city’s workforce training efforts, specifically in AI applications for public sector employees and early-career professionals.

Kemp also welcomed Vietnam’s new investment support policy under Decree 182, describing it as a significant incentive for qualified hi-tech firms like Intel.

She reiterated Intel’s willingness to collaborate on infrastructure development, including transportation and renewable energy projects in the city.

Kenneth Tse, general director of Intel Vietnam, said that after operating in Vietnam for nearly two decades, Intel has exported more than four billion products, contributing over US$100 billion to the Southeast Asian nation’s total exports.

Over the past three months, Intel Vietnam has begun producing Intel’s most advanced 18A chip technology, giving Vietnam a valuable opportunity to access next-generation technologies and enhance its human capital in the semiconductor industry.

Nguyen Ky Phung, head of the Saigon Hi-Tech Park management board, highlighted the strong and fruitful relationship between the park and Intel Vietnam.

He said that a team had been established to outline the cooperation framework and training content.

Under the plan, Intel Vietnam will provide training materials, while the Saigon Hi-Tech Park will supply the participant base.