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As part of its active global expansion and development of its Thailand manufacturing base, Zhen Ding Technology Group has been accelerating local industry-academia collaborations and talent cultivation alongside its investment in 2023 and official production in Q3 2025. Today, Zhen Ding has established multifaceted partnerships with ten Thai universities, technological institutes, and vocational colleges. Evolving from initial recruitment efforts to launching specialized PCB industrial training classes and joint academic programs, Zhen Ding has built a comprehensive organizational development ecosystem spanning campus cultivation, talent recruitment, and cultural integration to support its next wave of rapid growth.
On July 16, 2026, Zhen Ding President Chien Chen-Fu was invited by the Thai government to deliver a keynote address and participate in a panel discussion for the delegation of the "AI Empowerment and Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience: Global Elite Practical Training Program." President Chien Chen-Fu shared insights and case studies on the heterogeneous integration of PCB and semiconductor ecosystems, as well as the practical challenges and opportunities in smart manufacturing and digital transformation.
The delegation comprised officials from Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), government think tanks, and academic leaders. The delegation also visited Zhen Ding's Kaohsiung AI Campus, gaining firsthand insight into the company's achievements in advanced PCB technology, smart manufacturing, digital transformation, and workforce development through smart factory tours, production line demonstrations, and interactive panels. Both sides exchanged perspectives on expanding government-industry-academia-research collaboration, driving heterogeneous integration across the semiconductor and PCB sectors, and promoting international talent exchange.
President Chien Chen-Fu highlighted that the Thailand facility serves as a critical base for enhancing supply chain resilience for global customers. Through a long-term, mutually beneficial, and diversified industry-academia collaboration model, Zhen Ding is committed to nurturing local talent with professional expertise and a global perspective while making tangible contributions to the development of Thailand's PCB and high-tech industries.
In June 2024, Zhen Ding signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with five prominent educational institutions: Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Kasetsart University (KU), King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), and Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT). These agreements established a solid foundation for internships, recruitment, corporate visits, and industrial exchanges.
In September 2025, Zhen Ding expanded its collaboration into Thailand's vocational education system by signing an MOU with Prachinburi Technical College, aligning academic curricula with practical factory job requirements to cultivate skilled talent in PCB manufacturing and engineering. The company has further strengthened exchanges through keynote lectures, internship interviews, and faculty site visits.
In November 2025, Zhen Ding and AIT co-hosted the "AIT-ZDT Forum" in Bangkok under the theme "Regional Development in the Semiconductor Era," bringing together more than 100 leaders from industry, government, and academia to discuss technological innovation, high-end talent cultivation, and supply chain resilience.
In June 2026, Zhen Ding signed an agreement with KMUTNB for the second edition of the PCB Industry Specialized Class. Together, both parties designed the course curriculum and internship programs, marking a transition from project-based collaboration to an institutionalized and sustainable talent development mechanism.
Zhen Ding noted that new hires progressively master PCB manufacturing processes, quality management, engineering technologies, and teamwork through structured classroom training, hands-on shop-floor experience, and cross-departmental projects. To develop local talent with engineering expertise, global perspectives, and cross-cultural adaptability, the company has established cross-regional exchange mechanisms that provide Thai employees with opportunities to train at Zhen Ding's global manufacturing facilities.
This talent development framework lays a solid foundation for the future expansion and sustainable operation of the Thailand campus. To enhance employee retention and organizational cohesion, Zhen Ding also promotes cross-cultural engagement through traditional Thai festivals, cultural exchange activities, sports competitions, and team-building programs, creating an inclusive workplace that fosters both a strong sense of belonging and professional growth.
Zhen Ding President Chien Chen-Fu delivers a keynote address to delegates of the "AI Empowerment and Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience: Global Elite Practical Training Program" organized by the Thai government.
