Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine April 2015 | Page 137

MANUFACTURING largest financial commitment made by a US-based firm to the Asian country and additionally , it is the first investment of its kind in the semiconductor industry in the Vietnam .
Mid-2010 marked the beginning of chipset production at the facility . To support the continuing demands of mobile computing , Intel Vietnam utilized advanced chip package technology .
“ As the first major foreign investor in high technology in Vietnam , the new facility supports Intel ’ s digital ASEAN ( d-ASEAN ) program ,” Boger explained . “ The program works to develop a stronger digital workforce , integrate technology into education and government , and make technology more accessible for business and consumers within Southeast Asia .”
The facility isn ’ t just built to produce the latest technology though . Employees benefit greatly from the facility with the use of a fitness centre , sports facilities , indoor recreation amenities , Health for Life centre , Mother rooms and cafes .
Investment in Employees The great facility at Ho Chi Minh also provides a host of other employee programs like hobby and social clubs , organized leisure activities , Family Fun events , quarterly employee parties , pampering amenities , convenience services and social networking channels .
Intel Products Vietnam involves their employees in many parts of the business , including its innovation goals and investments . Boger detailed that she has found this to be a positive for the company , as its shares best practice among employees and drives new creativity and ideas in the company ’ s manufacturing and across operations at Saigon ’ s Hi-Tech Park .
“ Intel ’ s success in Vietnam relies on the availability of local , skilled workers ,” Boger shared . “ We work closely with governments , universities and industry across the country to help build a technologically-advanced and knowledge-based economy in Vietnam and to develop the required talent-pool .”
One of the keys to the company ’ s success is a strong
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