Fostering a proficient IoT workforce in Vietnam: obstacles and suggestions

To enhance its semiconductor sector, Vietnam must cultivate a proficient IoT workforce to ensure competitiveness. This study examines the difficulties and potential for the development of IoT human capital in Vietnam's semiconductor industry, employing mixed techniques that include data analysis and interviews with 20 experts. Research indicates discrepancies between existing IoT expertise and industrial requirements, including deficiencies in technical skills, insufficient collaboration between academia and industry, and a lack of soft skills. The report provides a framework for IoT workforce development through partnership among government, business, and academia to solve these concerns. Essential recommendations encompass integrating curriculum with international standards, cultivating collaborations, advocating for reskilling, recruiting global talent, and encouraging innovation. By carefully investing in IoT expertise, Vietnam may improve its competitiveness and secure a greater portion of the worldwide semiconductor industry, projected to reach USD 803 billion by 2028. As Vietnam advances towards Industry 4.0, a proficient IoT workforce will be essential for success in the transforming semiconductor sector.