Ministry of Public Security launches National Data Center No. 1 – FPT poised to accompany Vietnam’s national digital transformation strategy
On August 18, 2025, the Ministry of Public Security officially inaugurated National Data Center No. 1 and announced the commencement of the Center’s Database System operations. At the event, leading technology corporations, including FPT Corporation, proudly showcased technology ecosystems to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and distinguished delegates. With the guiding vision “National Data – National Vision – Technological Sovereignty,” FPT reaffirmed commitment to actively contributing to the successful realization of Vietnam’s national digital transformation strategy.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, along with General Luong Tam Quang, Politburo Member and Minister of Public Security, and senior representatives from various ministries, sectors, and central agencies. The event marks a historic milestone, signifying the establishment of the National Data Center, hailed as the “heart” of digital transformation and the “brain” powering a new era of growth and prosperity.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, together with Party and Government leaders, officiated the activation of the National Data Center’s Database System (Photo: Tran Hai).
At the initial stage, with the official launch of operations, data from the National Consolidated Database housed at the National Data Center will immediately be utilized to streamline administrative procedures, reduce paperwork requirements, and enhance decision-making and governance across all levels. Looking ahead, the Ministry of Public Security will not only focus on the effective operation of National Data Center No. 1, but also proceed with the establishment of National Data Centers No. 2 and No. 3 in line with the set roadmap.
On behalf of the Government, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh commended the dedication and determination of the Ministry of Public Security – particularly its leadership and the commanders of Department 12 – who closely monitored, directed, and supervised work directly at the construction site. He also praised the contractors, equipment suppliers, and construction units for their exceptional efforts in delivering the project on schedule and with assured quality.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that the inauguration of the National Data Center and its Database System carries profound significance across economic, political, social, and national security dimensions. The project represents a strategic milestone that will accelerate Vietnam’s national digital transformation, while fostering the development of the digital economy, digital society, digital workforce, and digital citizens. It also reflects the will, confidence, and strength of Vietnam, with the spirit that “Nothing is impossible. What matters is having the highest determination to act.”
The FPT leadership delegation proudly participated as the technology partner, providing consulting and design support in collaboration with the National Data Center (Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac)
The FPT leadership delegation, including Mr. Truong Gia Binh – Chairman of FPT, Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa – CEO of FPT, and Mr. Nguyen Hoang Minh – CEO of FPT IS, proudly joined the inauguration as the technology partner, providing consulting and design support for the National Data Center.
In a feature introducing the Center, FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh shared “National Data Center No. 1 meets the highest standards in system design, continuous operation, security, and its capacity to serve the socio-economic development of the country. Only with data infrastructure that is accurate, complete, clean, dynamic, unified, and shared can we harness the power of AI to drive Vietnam’s modern development.”
Mr. Truong Gia Binh – Chairman of FPT Corporation – shared his insights in the feature introducing the National Data Center
At the event, FPT also showcased its science, technology, and innovation exhibits, with a strong focus on data-driven solutions. Introducing the showcase to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and distinguished delegates, Mr. Nguyen Hoang Minh, CEO of FPT Information System (FPT IS), emphasized: “The inauguration of the National Data Center is a truly strategic initiative and a breakthrough in Vietnam’s digital transformation, paving the way to realize the goals set out in Resolution 57-NQ/TW. This is the digital brain that supports national governance and development, built on data that is Accurate – Complete – Clean – Dynamic, unified, and shared. It strengthens digital sovereignty while reducing reliance on foreign infrastructure. With the Government identifying digital transformation as the driving force for a new era—where data becomes a critical production resource—the more we harness this invaluable asset, the stronger the nation will grow. At FPT, we approach every digital transformation challenge from a data-first perspective, accompanying ministries, provinces, and enterprises in executing their key missions.”
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Minh, CEO of FPT IS, FPT Corporation, introduced to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh a technology solution designed to address data-centric challenges (Photo: Duong Giang – VNA).
Accordingly, FPT’s solution ecosystem focuses on addressing the core challenges of data utilization and enrichment. First, in the area of data digitization, FPT has developed a comprehensive suite of solutions ranging from document digitization and digital archiving to data visualization in both 2D and 3D formats. Flagship platforms such as iSOMA, ArchiveNex, and akaVerse form a synchronized technology ecosystem that supports the management, preservation, and exploitation of digital data across diverse sectors – including public administration, science, education, healthcare, and culture – in alignment with Resolution 57-NQ/TW and the amended Archives Law of 2024. This ensures standardized, structured, and interoperable long-term data storage on digital infrastructure, with effective applications across national and sectoral databases.
In the field of heritage digitization, this ecosystem has enabled FPT to successfully digitize tens of thousands of valuable cultural artifacts, contributing to the preservation of the nation’s collective memory while opening new avenues for cultural access for businesses and citizens alike.
Second, in ensuring data accuracy and reliability, FPT stands ready to support government agencies, organizations, and enterprises with data standardization solutions that can seamlessly integrate into the forthcoming national data platform. Its modern technology infrastructure is capable of processing thousands of queries per second, supporting multiple data formats, and meeting international security standards. Through this, organizations are empowered with data that is accurate, complete, clean, dynamic, standardized, and compliant with legal requirements. FPT’s end-to-end solutions—spanning consulting and assessment, data cleansing and verification, infrastructure and security provisioning, and direct source processing—help optimize time, maximize data value, and foster safe and sustainable digital transformation.
FPT stands ready to contribute to realizing the national vision, elevating current operations, and shaping the future of Vietnam (Photo: Tran Hai).
Third, FPT is addressing the challenge of developing sovereign AI models. Leveraging vast, cleansed datasets, advanced technological capabilities, and the support of large-scale AI Factories, FPT partners with organizations and enterprises to train and develop AI models tailored to specific business needs—delivering solutions to citizens and businesses at speeds dozens of times faster than before.
To build and master technology in the new era, digital human resources are the decisive factor. FPT is pioneering high-quality training programs in AI and advanced technologies, while also establishing the AI Alliance and the Resolution 57 Human Resources Alliance. Currently, third-year students at FPT University and several other universities have already begun taking courses aligned with the implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, thereby enhancing research capacity, innovation, and the application of AI in education, governance, and policy-making.
The “Made by FPT” product ecosystem was showcased at the exhibition during the inauguration of the National Data Center.
With the guiding principle “National Data – Technological Sovereignty,” FPT affirms commitment to contributing to the realization of the national vision, enhancing current operations, and shaping the future of Vietnam, its leadership pledged.
FPT leaders and experts took a commemorative photo at the event
FPT is honored to be one of the technology partners providing consulting and design support for the National Data Center, which has achieved the Uptime Institute Tier IV Certification for the design phase, affirming that its technical design fully meets the stringent criteria for reliability, availability, and resiliency required of a Tier IV data center.
