During a meeting with a US delegation led by US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc E. Knapper in the province on October 15, Hung emphasised Thai Nguyen's strong potential for and interest in the semiconductor industry.
Thai Nguyen offers a favourable investment environment, strong commitment, and ample industrial development opportunities, he said, expressing his hope that Knapper can help connect US investors with the province.
Knapper thanked Thai Nguyen for the warm welcome and highlighted ongoing collaborations between US universities and Vietnamese educational institutions, noting that Vietnam has sent many students to study in his country. He said he hopes that more Vietnamese students, including those from Thai Nguyen, will come to the US.
The ambassador praised the local education system, considering this as a good basis for US investors to consider investing in high-tech industries, including semiconductors, in Thai Nguyen.
During the visit, the US delegation also had meetings with leaders and students of Thai Nguyen University, along with small businesses supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
