HANOI, Vietnam, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The first Vietnam – Korea AI – Semiconductor Summit (VKAISS 2026) attracted more than 400 delegates representing over 50 semiconductor companies, research institutes, universities and local authorities from both countries, with the participation of leaders from Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam, Bac Ninh City, KAISA and FPT among others.

The event was held under the auspices of the Ministry of Science and Technology and jointly organized by the Department of Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence, FPT Corporation, the Korea AI Semiconductor Fabless Industry Association (KAISA), and the VINASA Semiconductor Industry Development Committee (VSID).

The event featured two high-level sessions focusing on workforce development and Vietnam–South Korea cooperation policies in AI and semiconductors, alongside a series of keynote presentations and panel discussions.

The conference witnessed the signing of eight MOUs, nearly 100 business matchmaking sessions, and a technology exhibition featuring leading organizations from both countries, including FPT, HanelPT, VSAP Lab, Dnotitia, HyperAccel, ITDA Semiconductor and KAISA.

The eight MOUs covered three key areas: business and supply chain connectivity, technology development, and workforce training. Key partnerships included KAISA and the Bac Ninh Semiconductor Association to connect South Korean semiconductor companies with local businesses; FPT's cooperation with HANA Micron, Supergate and EdgeAI in semiconductor packaging and testing; and FPT's partnership with SKAIChips to explore AI and semiconductor applications. Educational cooperation was also established between FPT Polytechnic College, Soongsil University, EdgeAI and the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology with the Institute of Semiconductor Engineers (ISE).

Speaking at the summit, Mr. Tran Trung Tinh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology emphasized that Vietnam's ambitions extend beyond attracting investment to mastering technologies and participating more deeply in global value chains. KAISA Chairman Kyungho Kim emphasized that combining Korea's semiconductor technology and industrial capabilities with Vietnam's skilled workforce and growing market could create strong synergies, and expressed his hope that VKAISS would develop into a sustainable platform for Korea–Vietnam cooperation in AI and semiconductors.

Senior Executive Vice President of FPT Corporation - Mr. Nguyen The Phuong stressed that the success of cooperation depends on translating agreements into concrete outcomes, including joint research, practical workforce training and commercially viable products. He also highlighted VKAISS 2026 has strengthened Vietnam–South Korea cooperation in technology development, capability building and integration into global semiconductor supply chains.