Samsung to invest $9.15 billion in semiconductor testing and packaging capacity in Vietnam and South Korea

Samsung affiliates plan to invest 12.26 trillion won ($9.15 billion) in semiconductor operations, with $5.99 billion allocated to Vietnam for memory chip testing facilities and flip-chip substrate production. The investment expands overseas testing capacity while maintaining high-value production in South Korea, with Vietnamese facilities expected to begin operations between 2027 and 2030.

Why it matters. The investment expands global semiconductor testing and packaging capacity, affecting supply chain dynamics for memory chips and AI server components, while reinforcing a dual-location strategy that keeps high-value work in South Korea.