Vietnam FPT and Japan SBI Holdings Explore Investment in Memory Chip Packaging Plant

The proposed facility will be developed in Hanoi and aims to support companies across the semiconductor supply chain. Under the agreement, SBI Holdings will study the possibility of participating in the project as an investor.

FPT Plans to Develop Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Facility

FPT plans to develop the semiconductor facility through its subsidiary, FPT IS. The plant will initially focus on memory chip packaging and testing services before gradually expanding its manufacturing and engineering capabilities.

The project aims to provide services to businesses across the semiconductor supply chain. FPT said the development will require strong engineering expertise, strict quality management, and coordination among industry partners.

FPT and SBI Holdings Have Existing Partnership

The latest agreement builds on the existing relationship between FPT and SBI Holdings.

In December 2024, the two companies signed a memorandum under which SBI Holdings could invest up to 35% in FPT Smart Cloud Japan.

The new cooperation could expand their partnership into semiconductor manufacturing and related technology services.

FPT Proposes Five Areas of Vietnam-Japan Technology Cooperation

During the Vietnam-Japan Public-Private Forum on Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation in Tokyo, FPT also presented five proposals to strengthen technology collaboration between the two countries.

The proposals cover:

• AI Infrastructure: Developing sovereign and trusted AI infrastructure connecting AI factories and data resources in both countries.
• Enterprise AI Transformation: Applying AI across automotive, electronics, logistics, and energy supply chains.
• Technical Education: Training engineers in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies.
• Technology Investment: Establishing a Vietnam-Japan co-creation fund to support joint technology innovation.
• Quantum Technology: Strengthening research and cooperation in quantum technology.

FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh said these proposals could move forward through cooperation between the governments, universities, and technology companies of both countries.

FPT Signs Two Additional Agreements in Japan

Alongside the semiconductor cooperation, FPT signed two additional agreements to explore opportunities in emerging technologies.

The Vietnam Low-Altitude Economy Alliance, led by FPT, signed an agreement with the Kaga National Strategic Special Zone Promotion Association. The partnership will explore industrial clusters and manufacturing opportunities in Kaga City, Japan.

FPT also signed an agreement with NTT e-Drone Technology to cooperate on drone research, market studies, and proof-of-concept projects in Vietnam and Japan.

About FPT

FPT is a Vietnam-based technology company providing digital transformation, IT services, software development, and technology solutions to businesses worldwide. The company operates across several technology areas, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications, and semiconductor-related services.

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