{"id":23058,"date":"2025-10-10T10:26:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T03:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fpt-is.com\/en\/?p=23058"},"modified":"2025-10-10T10:26:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T03:26:00","slug":"fpt-enters-semiconductor-back-end-business-planning-an-advanced-packaging-and-testing-plant-in-da-nang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fpt-is.com\/en\/fpt-enters-semiconductor-back-end-business-planning-an-advanced-packaging-and-testing-plant-in-da-nang\/","title":{"rendered":"FPT enters semiconductor back-end business: Planning an advanced packaging and testing plant in Da Nang"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vietnam\u2019s leading IT group FPT is making a full-scale entry into the semiconductor back-end business. The company is planning to build an advanced packaging and testing plant in central Da Nang. Leveraging its technological foundation and talent development capabilities built through contract design work, FPT plans to first expand in the field of power semiconductors. Tran Dang Hoa, Chairman of FPT Semiconductor, FPT Corporation who oversees the group\u2019s semiconductor business, told NNA, \u201cSemiconductors will be FPT\u2019s next growth pillar, and we aim to strengthen our presence in the global supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nThe following is a Q&A with Chairman Hoa.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015What is the current status of the back-end business you are pursuing?<\/strong><\/p>\n

FPT plans to build an advanced packaging and testing plant in Da Nang. We will first focus on testing and gradually expand our capabilities. Entry into assembly processes is expected to be several years away.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015What about the investment scale and capacity of the testing plant?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Investment will be made in phases, and the total amount has not been disclosed. Once all phases are completed, we expect to be able to handle testing on the scale of several million units annually.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015What kinds of companies do you envision as customers?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are targeting chip design and manufacturing companies. There is also the possibility of collaboration where domestic OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) companies handle assembly while we focus on testing.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015Why did you decide to enter the semiconductor business?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since its founding in 1988, FPT Corporation has built a foundation in IT and software and now employs around 34,000 engineers worldwide. The U.S.-China confrontation has created room for new players in the global supply chain, and we judged that Vietnam has a major opportunity. With many talents strong in mathematics and science, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Vietnam is one of the five members of the \u2018chopstick culture\u2019 alongside Japan, South Korea, China and Taiwan,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 stressing that Vietnamese are well-suited to precision work.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015What is meant by \u201cchopstick culture\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The expression \u201cchopstick culture\u201d refers to the five countries and regions\u2014Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan and Vietnam\u2014where chopsticks are traditionally used. The view is that the emphasis on dexterity and precision inherent in this lifestyle has an affinity with the detailed work of semiconductor design and layout. In addition, Vietnam has many talents in mathematics, physics and chemistry, and it is believed that both cultural background and educational foundation enhance competitiveness.<\/p>\n

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\u2015\u2015Did your semiconductor business start from design?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes. Through our software business we had dealings with semiconductor firms such as Japan\u2019s Renesas, and as an extension we began contract design work. We have established a system capable of handling a wide range of designs, from cutting-edge chips with circuit widths of 3 nanometers (nm, one-billionth of a meter) to more general-purpose products of around 200 nm, covering both front-end and back-end processes.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015Will you focus on power semiconductors for the time being?<\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s right. Our integrated circuits (ICs) adopt a \u201cbuilding block method,\u201d combining pre-prepared circuit components (blocks). This approach allows for quick, low-cost customization and can be applied across a wide range of sectors including automobiles, home appliances, healthcare devices and communication devices. We also consider supplying replacements for products discontinued by Japanese manufacturers.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015Competition in power semiconductors, including Japanese companies, is intense. How will you compete?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The market is extremely large, and not all companies compete directly. There is room to enter niche segments, such as supplying replacements for discontinued products from major Japanese firms. Rather than competing head-on in cutting-edge fields, we intend to leverage legacy and mature technologies to supplement markets where demand remains, thereby raising our presence.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015What about talent development?<\/strong><\/p>\n

We plan to train 10,000 semiconductor-related personnel by 2030 within our group. This is part of Vietnam\u2019s broader national goal of developing 50,000 semiconductor professionals. FPT has a comprehensive training system in the chip sector, ranging from universities and colleges to short-term programs, as well as training programs in collaboration with leading international semiconductor experts. One training program is the \u201c2+2 \u201d scheme: students spend the first two years at FPT University, the next two years at a university in Taiwan receiving specialized education, and then gaining on-the-job training at Taiwanese companies. In addition, we collaborate with U.S.-based Cadence Design Systems to provide electronic design automation (EDA) tools\u2014essential for advanced chip design\u2014free of charge, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in real design environments.<\/p>\n

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\u2015\u2015Do you see any possibility of entering front-end (fab) operations?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Conventional silicon-based front-end fabs require massive investment, so we have no short-term plans to enter. However, if new technologies such as photonics become practical, we may consider participation.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015What about advanced packaging?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the long term, we may consider entering if opportunities arise. For now, our policy is to build a solid track record starting with testing.<\/p>\n

\u2015\u2015How do you view synergies within the group?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our strategic pillars are artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, automobiles, digital transformation (DX), and green transformation (GX). We supply talent through partnerships with universities, capture demand in telecom and healthcare IoT, and leverage our global system integration business. With this foundation, we aim to build a semiconductor business worth one billion U.S. dollars.<\/p>\n

(Interviewer: Tetsuo Sakabe)<\/em><\/p>\n

NNA\u2019s View<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chairman Hoa\u2019s metaphor of the \u201cchopstick culture\u201d is unique and memorable. At first glance it may sound unscientific, but linking cultural traits such as dexterity with the strength of STEM education provides a compelling narrative. At the same time, the strategy itself is highly pragmatic, starting with testing and expanding step by step. The most notable strength is the solid talent pipeline, supported by collaborations with universities and overseas institutions. Furthermore, with diversified businesses in IT, telecom and healthcare, FPT has ample potential to generate synergies within the group. The combination of a cultural metaphor and a practical growth strategy is likely to drive Vietnam\u2019s semiconductor industry forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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