Statistics show that Vietnam now has nearly 30 data centres with more than 46% based in northern, over 35% in southern, and over 18% in central localities.(Photo: vneconomy.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign and domestic companiesare strongly ey🦂eing to develop data centres in Vietnam, as demand for datastorage in the country is increasing.
In December, VNG Company put into operation a new and international standard data centre called VNG Data Centre in Ho Chi Minh city. The centre has an initial size of 410 server racks and will expand to 1,600 racks.
Earlier, in October, Viettel also launched the Viettel Cloud ecosystem with 13 centres and more than 9,000 racks, and over 60,000 sq.m of floor area - the largest data centre infrastructure in Vietnam.
The group announced that it will invest another 10 trillion VND (424.4 million) in Viettel Cloud to expand its scale to 17,000 racks by 2025.
In August the same year, CMC Corporation inaugurated an international standard data centre with a scale of 1,200 racks on an area of13,000 sq.m in Ho Chi Minh city, and an investment of 1.5 trillion VND.
Not only domestic enterprises, but famous foreign enterprises also participate in building data centres in Vietnam. For example, in March, Quang Dung Technology Distribution Joint Stock Company under GREENFEED Vietnam Corporation and NTT Global Data Centres Company under Japan's NTT Group jointly built a Tier III centre in Ho Chi Minh city which is expected to officially come into operation in 2024.
Huy Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of KardiaChain, and former senior technical director of Google told Tuoi tre (Youth) newspaper that it is no coincidence that many businesses invest in data centres because the revenue is very large.
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A data centre in Ho Chi Minh city. (Photo: tuoitre.vn)
According to ResearchAndMarkets, the world's leadingmarket research store, Vietnam is in the top 10 emerging markets in 2021 inthe global data centre market. The Vietnamese data centre market stood at 858 millionUSD in 2020 and is forecast to grow at a compounded annual growth rate ofnearly 15% until 2026. The growth in the Vietnamese data centre market isimpressive with international standard service delivery capacity, and a largenumber of organisations and enterprises, according to ResearchAndMarkets. Statistics show that Vietnam now has nearly 30 datacentres with more than 46% based in northern, over 35% in southern, and over 18% in central localities. This rate is different because large data centres aremainly based in ministries and branches in the north. From 2010, theelectricity consumption capacity of the centre in Vietnam has tripled. Domestic companies expect a data centre system made inVietnam will contribute to the country’s digital economy. Tao Duc Thang, chairman and director general of ViettelGroup, said it sets a target that each Vietnamese citizen, household, organisation, and enterprise will have a cloud-based data store located inVietnam, researched, developed and operated by Vietnamese engineers./.
A cooperation agreement was signed on the investment of a data centre worth about 100 million USD in the central city of Da Nang, during a virtual ceremony held on November 23.
The Tan Thuan CMC Data Centre, considered the most modern and safest data centre and cloud computing infrastructure facility in Vietnam, officially opened on August 15.
Tech giant Google has launched its third data centre in Singapore on August 23, bringing its total investments in such facilities in the Southeast Asian nation to 850 million USD.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
Statistics show that Vietnam now has nearly 30 data centres with more than 46% based in northern, over 35% in southern, and over 18% in central localities.(Photo: vneconomy.vn) 
A data centre in Ho Chi Minh city. (Photo: tuoitre.vn) 
