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“The Vietnam-Asia Digital Transformation High-Level Forum 2024” stands out as one of the most distinguished events in which Trang, CEO of TalentsAll, has had the privilege to participate within the past three years. It has been quite some time since an event has compelled her to meticulously take notes and record audio to ensure no valuable insights are overlooked, despite the extensive duration of the program spanning eight hours.

During the forum, several notable discussions unfolded:

An insightful examination of the semiconductor landscape in Vietnam, which duly acknowledged a myriad of prominent global entities including Qualcomm, Intel, among others. Notably, the Vietnamese enterprises in this sector remain relatively sparse.

Deliberations on the global strategies employed to foster semiconductor development, which extended beyond tax incentives to include initiatives such as subsidized housing for semiconductor experts and complimentary office space.

Exploration of the semiconductor industry’s value chain, revealing that over 50% of the industry’s value is concentrated within large-scale companies based in the United States.

Insights into the policies designed to attract semiconductor firms to Da Nang, encompassing tax incentives, infrastructural enhancements, strategic geographic positioning, and initiatives aimed at nurturing talent through collaborative training programs with premier semiconductor institutions in Taiwan, South Korea, and beyond.

Towards the culmination of the event, Trang engaged in a dialogue with Mr. Le Hoang Phuc, Director of the Da Nang Integrated Circuit Design and Artificial Intelligence Training Center (DSAC). In his remarks, Mr. Phuc underscored a notable shift in his advisory approach, attributing it to the compelling allure of Da Nang’s newly introduced incentives, which have broadened the scope of investment opportunities within the region. In his eagerness to delve deeper into these mechanisms, Mr. Phuc requested Trang’s contact details to facilitate the exchange of pertinent information.

Additionally, the forum featured a comprehensive presentation by Dr. Minh, Head of the Electronics Department at Hanoi University of Science and Technology. Dr. Minh elucidated intricate details concerning student enrollment figures across various semiconductor-related disciplines, elucidating training trajectories, and outlining strategic initiatives aimed at cultivating a high-caliber semiconductor workforce. These insights proved immensely valuable, particularly for recruitment endeavors.

Concurrently, an afternoon session delved into the topic of Digital Trust within cross-border e-commerce. Notable suggestions were offered for the establishment of a Digital Trust Framework within Vietnam. For instance, emphasis was placed on transparency, highlighting a critical need for comprehensive disclosure in the event of cyber incidents or security vulnerabilities. It was noted that such disclosures remain sparse, with the majority of efforts primarily directed towards managing public relations.