TechnologyIntel deal with Vietnam's Vingroup reflects shared EV ambitions
U.S. chip titan hobnobs with Asia tech players amid push to secure supply chain
Intel's bid to catch up to rivals TSMC and Samsung includes making chips for car brands, though its deal with Vingroup focuses on developing technologies like driver assistance.
LIEN HOANG, Nikkei staff writer
HO CHI MINH CITY -- Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has signed a deal with Vingroup to jointly develop technology, including for autonomous driving, as the chip giant seeks to speed into the auto sector and expand operations in Vietnam, its biggest test and assembly site.