LG Innotek Bets Big on Vietnam with $1 Billion Semiconductor Plant for AI and 5G Chips

LG Innotek will start building a major new factory in Vietnam later this year.

The project involves a one billion dollar investment in semiconductor substrates at a site in Hai Phong.

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Construction begins in the third quarter of this year at the Nam Dinh Vu Industrial Zone.

The facility will make key components used in advanced electronics like smartphones and servers.

Trial production is set for the third quarter of next year with full output following in 2028.

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LG Innotek aims to split production between its home base in Korea and this new Vietnam site.

Growing demand for AI chips and faster networks drives the need for extra capacity.

The expansion builds on the company's existing operations in Vietnam that date back to 2016.

Vietnam benefits from better infrastructure and lower costs compared to other locations.

This investment supports the country's push to become a bigger player in electronics manufacturing.

Everyday devices could become more affordable and reliable as supply chains grow stronger.