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According to Reuters, Samsung Electronics plans to invest US$1.5bn to build its first chip-testing plant in Vietnam, located in Thai Nguyen and expected to begin operations in November 2027.

This adds to Samsungโ€™s already substantial commitment to Vietnam. By 2024, Samsungโ€™s cumulative investment in the country had reached around US$23.2bn, making it Vietnamโ€™s largest foreign investor. In 2025, Samsung Vietnam reportedly generated US$64.9bn in revenue and US$57.1bn in export turnover, underlining how central Vietnam has become to Samsungโ€™s global manufacturing network.

The new chip-testing project also carries a broader strategic message. Vietnam is gradually moving into higher-value segments of the electronics and semiconductor supply chain, supported by the presence of global players such as Intel, Amkor, Hana Micron, and now Samsungโ€™s planned semiconductor expansion.

More importantly, Samsungโ€™s continued expansion reflects the depth of Vietnamโ€“South Korea economic ties. South Korea remains one of Vietnamโ€™s most important investment partners, with Korean chaebol having production in Vietnam such as LG, Lotte and Hyosung. Recent meeting between General Secretary, President ย To Lam and President Lee Jae Myung in April 2026 further highlight how this partnership is moving beyond manufacturing into more strategic sectors.

For investors, the message is clear: Vietnamโ€™s long-term growth story is increasingly shaped by supply chain positioning, industrial upgrading, and deepening partnerships with key Asian economies.

Source: Reuters

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