Group 1 - Taiwan's semiconductor giant Panjit has approved the acquisition of 95% of Torex Vietnam Semiconductor, a subsidiary of Japan's Torex, to expand its product line and enhance its capabilities in automotive-grade power semiconductor packaging and testing [2] - The investment is aimed at strengthening Panjit's manufacturing base in Southeast Asia, enhancing production flexibility and supply chain resilience amid geopolitical uncertainties and global supply chain restructuring [2] - Torex Vietnam, established in 2008, specializes in semiconductor component packaging and testing services, utilizing patented Ultra Small Package (USP) technology [2] Group 2 - Vietnam aims to establish its first semiconductor manufacturing plant by 2026, highlighting its ambition to secure a position in the global chip supply chain [3] - The country has launched a national semiconductor industry development strategy for 2030, along with a talent cultivation plan and a list of 11 strategic technologies and products, including chips [3] - As of August 2025, Vietnam has approximately 170 foreign direct investment projects in the semiconductor and high-tech sectors, with a total registered capital of nearly $11.6 billion [3]