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Viettel breaks ground on Vietnam’s first semiconductor plant - eSIM Report
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Viettel breaks ground on Vietnam’s first semiconductor plant

Source: Developing Telecoms | Telecom news portal for emerging markets - Developing TelecomsJanuary 20, 2026Read original article on Developing Telecoms | Telecom news portal for emerging markets - Developing Telecoms →

Vietnam’s military-owned operator Viettel Group has started building the country’s first semiconductor chip manufacturing plant, backing the government’s push to build a domestic chip industry.

The facility is positioned as a key part of Vietnam’s plan to develop a full semiconductor ecosystem at home, from design to production, reducing reliance on imported chips and attracting more high-tech investment.

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