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On the morning of June 23, at the headquarters of the Vietnam National Chemical Group (Vinachem), Mr. Nguyễn Hữu Tú – General Director of the Group – chaired a conference to review the results of Phase 1 of the research project “Vinachem's Potential Participation in the Semiconductor Industry Value Chain” and to launch Phase 2, focusing on “Vinachem's Potential Participation in Rare Earths Mining and Processing.”

Attending the conference were Mr. Chu Văn Giáp – Member of the Members’ Council; Mr. Lê Hoàng – Deputy General Director; representatives from the Technical Department, Investment and Construction Department; the project management team, members of the Scientific Council, and other experts.

At the conference, the project management team presented the Phase 1 results. The project comprehensively assessed the potential, advantages, and conditions for Vinachem to participate in the semiconductor industry value chain. The research showed that, with its foundation in basic chemicals, industrial gases, environmental processing, and mineral resources, Vinachem has many advantages to develop high-purity electronic chemical products for the semiconductor sector.
The report also proposed a development roadmap in three stages through 2050. In the initial phase, Vinachem will focus on establishing SEMI-standard laboratories, upgrading production for electronic chemicals such as H₂SO₄, HCl, H₃PO₄, implementing IPA solvent regeneration models, and gradually forming a domestic supply chain for semiconductor chemicals. The project also recommended mechanisms and policies regarding technology, finance, human resources, and technical standards to lay the foundation for Vinachem’s deeper participation in the semiconductor value chain, and to continue researching rare earth value chain participation in Phase 2.

Dr. Đỗ Duy Phi praised the quality of the research and recognized the team's serious work ethic. He noted that the study had provided an initial comprehensive assessment of Vinachem's potential participation in the semiconductor value chain, clearly identifying opportunities and challenges for implementation.

Dr. Phi emphasized that the core requirement of the semiconductor industry is the production of ultra-high-purity chemicals. Therefore, Vinachem must invest synchronously in technology, internationally standardized laboratories, and carefully consider economic efficiency before implementing projects. Regarding rare earths, he said that focusing on supplying chemicals for mining and processing is an appropriate, promising direction that should continue to be researched according to a suitable roadmap.

He expressed confidence that the project's results would serve as an important scientific basis for Vinachem to develop high-tech chemical products to serve the semiconductor industry and other strategic technology sectors in the future.

During the discussion, delegates focused on the development potential of the rare earth sector in Vietnam, Vinachem's strengths in chemicals and deep processing, and proposed priority areas for Phase 2 research. Many believed that participating in the rare earth value chain would increase added value, create new growth space, and enhance the Group’s competitiveness.

In his conclusion, Mr. Nguyễn Hữu Tú acknowledged and highly appreciated the research group’s outcomes. He requested specialized departments to closely coordinate with the research team, proactively provide data, and thoroughly assess the capacities of each unit to clearly determine the potential for participation in the semiconductor industry value chain and rare earth mining and processing.

For the semiconductor field, he called for the swift development of a detailed implementation program, review of potential participating units, and evaluation of effectiveness, in order to gradually build a database and reference materials to guide management and investment orientation for the Group.

According to Mr. Nguyễn Hữu Tú, the project is not only significant for Vinachem’s new development directions but also helps concretize the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57 on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. The General Director emphasized that scientific research tasks must be applied in practice, creating products, revenue, and added value, making science and technology a growth driver for Vinachem in the 2026–2030 period and beyond.

As many plants are now operating near full capacity, developing new products with high technological content and added value is essential. The Group has proactively prepared financial resources to invest in high-tech products capable of competing and integrating internationally, aiming not only to meet strategic autonomy requirements but also to boost exports, especially chemicals for the semiconductor industry.

At the same time, Vinachem will accelerate the establishment of Research & Development (R&D) Centers and key laboratories, laying the foundation for developing products for the semiconductor industry, rare earth processing, and other high-tech sectors. The General Director also requested expediting research tasks, leveraging opportunities from economic growth trends and investment waves into Vietnam to turn the country’s development opportunities into growth drivers for the Group.

Regarding rare earths, the General Director affirmed Vinachem’s determination to master deep processing technology to create high-value-added products. All research and production activities must be carried out along the value chain, linked to the circular economy, green transition, emission reduction, and international standards to enhance competitiveness in the global market.

At the end of the conference, Mr. Nguyễn Hữu Tú stressed that core areas such as basic chemicals, electronic chemicals, energy storage batteries, technical rubber, and pharmaceutical industry all require thorough research and prompt implementation to seize market opportunities. The most important thing is to translate scientific research results into concrete products, generating revenue, profit, and added value, thereby affirming Vinachem’s pioneering position in the chemical industry and enhancing its competitiveness in the international market.