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Semiconductor manufacturing underpins digital economies, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, automotive systems and national technological security. This review examines the global semiconductor value chain, compares the strengths and constraints of major producing economies, and evaluates technological and industrial prospects for 2026–2035. It highlights advanced logic, memory, chiplets, compound semiconductors, supply-chain diversification and opportunities for Vietnam. The analysis distinguishes current industrial capabilities from future policy targets and emphasizes the importance of human resources, infrastructure and international cooperation.
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Diu et al. (2026) studied this question.