Japan and Vietnam Select Six Joint Semiconductor Research Projects
The Japan Science and Technology Agency and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology announced on November 9 that they will fund six joint semiconductor research projects under NEXUS. Selected from 16 applications, the projects are planned to run for three and a half years. Japan also plans to train 250 Vietnamese semiconductor specialists through doctoral programmes in Japan.
The Japan Science and Technology Agency and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology announced on November 9 that they will fund six joint semiconductor research projects under the NEXUS cooperation framework. The Japan Science and Technology Agency has approved funding for the six new projects, which are planned to run for three and a half years.
Illustrative photo for a report on Japan–Vietnam joint semiconductor research projects.（VietVance）
The call received 16 applications. Following evaluations by experts from both countries and consultations between the Japan Science and Technology Agency and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, six projects were selected. The call also covered initiatives to build researchers’ capacity for international joint research.
NEXUS is a framework for science and technology cooperation between Japan and ASEAN that aims to strengthen joint research in areas of shared interest. Its “International Joint Research” initiative supports cooperation on shared priority challenges, with this funding round focused on semiconductor research between Japan and Vietnam.
Beyond joint research, Japan plans to train 250 Vietnamese semiconductor specialists through doctoral programmes in Japan. The two countries also intend to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence research and training.
Source: VietVance
