VNPT holds a working session with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, promoting digital technology cooperation opportunities

This was the first working session between VNPT and METI, which is significant in establishing an exchange channel, learning about support policies, and expanding networking opportunities between VNPT and the Japanese tech business community.

Expanding presence in Japan under the "Go Global" strategy

At the meeting, VNPT introduced an overview of the Group's technological capabilities, ecosystem of digital products and services, and international market development orientation.

In the Go Global strategy, Japan is identified as one of the key markets, with a growing demand for digital transformation, modernization of information technology systems, AI development, cloud computing, and information security assurance.

VNPT also shared plans to establish a Representative Office in Japan, aiming to build a long-term presence, enhance customer outreach, connect with partners, and develop technology business activities in this market.

Based on the capabilities of its member units, including VNPT-IT, VNPT aims to provide software outsourcing services, systems integration, AI and data solutions development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and information technology services to Japanese enterprises.

Not merely stopping at the service provision model, VNPT aims to develop long-term cooperative partnerships, progressively engaging more deeply in research, solution development, and technology co-creation alongside Japanese partners.

Promoting Vietnam–Japan technology cooperation in high-potential areas

One of the key topics discussed by VNPT with METI was the potential to expand technology cooperation between businesses from both countries, especially in sectors with a high demand for digital technology adoption and strong market development potential.

VNPT shared updates on ongoing cooperation activities being promoted with Japanese enterprises in fields such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), information technology services, digital healthcare, and digital agriculture.

Among these, cooperation with KDDI SmartDrone on research into applying UAV for inspecting and monitoring telecommunications infrastructure is a notable implementation direction, demonstrating the potential to combine the technological strengths of Japanese enterprises with the infrastructure, deployment capabilities, and practical needs in Vietnam.

Alongside specific projects, VNPT also expressed the desire to participate more deeply in collaborative initiatives and technology co-creation, aligned with orientations to foster digital transformation, green transition, and the development of emerging industries within the framework of Japan's cooperation with partner countries.

Through this, VNPT expects to expand opportunities to research, develop, and apply technological solutions jointly with Japanese enterprises, initially in the Vietnamese and Japanese markets, while gradually exploring potential access to other international markets.

Strengthening business connectivity, establishing a foundation for market development

During the working session, VNPT proposed that METI support connecting with businesses, technology associations, and trade and investment promotion programs in Japan.

The discussions focused on opportunities to connect with enterprises in need of digital transformation, industry organizations such as the Japan Information Technology Services Industry Association (JISA), alongside programs supporting technology cooperation and market development by METI and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

VNPT also expressed interest in learning more about the investment environment, policies for foreign technology enterprises, technical standard requirements, information security, data, and human resources to serve its expansion plans in Japan.

In particular, exploring support mechanisms for establishing a Representative Office and setting up connection points were identified as key contents, helping VNPT step by step materialize its development strategy in this market.

The working session with METI was an important foreign affairs activity during the Japan business trip of the leadership delegation of VNPT, contributing to expanding relations with Japanese agencies, organizations, and the business community.

Through actively connecting, exploring policies, and promoting technological co-creation opportunities, VNPT continues to implement its Go Global strategy, aiming to bring Vietnamese technological capabilities, products, and digital services deeper into the international market.