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Vietnam urges Qualcomm, Samsung to deepen AI, chip investment as it seeks tech upgrade

PUBLISHED Aug 28, 2026, 1:24 AM ET

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Vietnamese leaders urged technology giants Qualcomm and Samsung Electronics to expand their investments in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and research and development during high-level meetings in Hanoi. Communist Party General Secretary and President To Lam met with Qualcomm Chief Executive Cristiano Amon, discussing enhanced cooperation in robotics, 5G, and data centers as Vietnam aims to become a regional innovation hub. Amon stated that Qualcomm intends to develop its presence in Hanoi into its third-largest artificial intelligence research and development hub globally. Concurrently, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Samsung Electronics CEO Roh Tae-moon, praising the company's historical manufacturing footprint and cumulative investments totaling twenty-four billion dollars. Roh confirmed that Samsung plans further investments and training initiatives to integrate local suppliers deeper into global value chains. Both engagements underscore Hanoi's strategic economic shift toward a growth model driven by science, advanced technology, and digital transformation.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On June 30 2026 Samsung mobile phone exports from Vietnam reached five hundred billion.
Samsung accumulated twenty-four billion total investments in Vietnamese operations.
Qualcomm previously established a research and development center in Hanoi.
On August 28 2026 President To Lam met Qualcomm CEO regarding artificial intelligence investments.
On August 28 2026 Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met Samsung CEO discussing supply chains.
On August 28 2026 Qualcomm announced intentions to build third largest global hub.
On August 28 2026 Samsung confirmed plans for increased local workforce training programs.
Qualcomm will establish its third largest global artificial intelligence hub.
Samsung will increase local supplier participation within global supply chains.
Vietnam will emerge as a prominent regional technology innovation center.

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Immediate US impact: US technology firms face growing manufacturing expansion opportunities in Asia.
Possible long-term US impact: Foreign investments will deeply integrate Vietnam into global technology supply chains.
Most affected groups: Global technology corporations, semiconductor firms, Vietnamese manufacturers, and regional regulators.
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