Market Chatter: Qualcomm Urged by Vietnam to Expand AI, Chip Investments

06:27 AM EDT, 08/28/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Qualcomm (QCOM) and Samsung Electronics should expand investments in AI, semiconductors, and research and development in Vietnam, Reuters reported Friday, citing the country's leaders. Vietnamese President To Lam urged Qualcomm Chief Executive Cristiano Amon to expand investments across AI, advanced technologies, and other areas, according to the report. The US chip designer aims to make Vietnam its third-largest AI R&D hub globally, Reuters reported, citing Amon. Qualcomm and Samsung didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)