Although details remain sketchy, the Japan Nagano Techno Foundation has committed to assisting the Integrated Circuit Design Research & Education Centre design and manufacture the small electronic devices.

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“It has also agreed to assist in the training of staff,” said Le Thai Hy, a HCM City official.

This deal represents the first instance of any legitimate attempt to develop a complete semiconductor industry ecosystem within the country – including materials, equipment, manufacturing and design technologies.