Intel is planning to relocate part of its assembly, packaging, and testing capacity to Vietnam as part of a global strategic adjustment aimed at optimizing its manufacturing layout and boosting efficiency and competitiveness. The company has requested more support from the Vietnamese government during this transition.
According to The Investor, Kenneth Tse, Intel's vice president of manufacturing, supply chain, and operations, said the company intends to move its assembly, packaging, and testing operations currently based in Costa Rica to Vietnam. The new facility will be located in Saigon Hi-Tech Park in Ho Chi Minh City.
Tse stated that Intel hopes local authorities will assist with equipment-related permits and ensure safety throughout the air transport process.
Intel expects to recruit additional manufacturing technical staff in Vietnam by the end of 2025 to meet expanding capacity demands, though specific hiring numbers and production start dates have not been disclosed.
The Vietnam plant is already Intel's largest global packaging and testing base, accounting for over half of its worldwide capacity and employing more than 6,000 people.
Nguyen Van Duoc, chairman of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, stated that the government highly values Intel's development locally and is committed to supporting its business growth. Intel's presence in Saigon Hi-Tech Park highlights the park's appeal to high-quality foreign investment and showcases Vietnam's potential to create jobs and drive technological innovation.
Workforce reductions amid expansion
However, while expanding in Vietnam, Intel is also cutting jobs globally.
Public filings reveal that since CEO Lip-Bu Tan took office in March 2025, Intel has laid off over 20,000 employees. As of the end of September 2025, Intel's total workforce stood at approximately 88,000.
Article edited by Jerry Chen
