In an interview with Nikkei in Tokyo, Japan, Mr. Pham Minh Tuan shared thatFPT Software will not only provide human resources but also GPU computing infrastructure to create advanced AI solutions for the Japanese market.

"AI is one of our growth drivers," Mr. Tuan said.

In April, FPT announced a comprehensive strategic partnership with semiconductor manufacturer Nvidia. The launch of new services in Japan aligns with this collaboration between the two companies.

In addition, FPT also plans to increase its workforce in Japan from 3,500 to 5,000 by 2025.

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FPT Japan's new office in Mita, Tokyo. Photo: Nikkei

The main goal of FPT's AI services is to digitally transform financial institutions in Japan. Mr. Tuan explained the reason for launching the new service: “They have a lot of data. How to monetize that data and create new value through data mining is crucial. AI and the latest technologies with big language models or big vision models can help clients realize their dreams, but this requires significant computing power.”

At the end of July, FPT Japan opened a new office in Mita, Tokyo. Mr. Tuan shared that as of March, FPT Japan had recruited 3,500 employees and would soon reach 4,000. If they maintain a 40% growth rate like in previous years, they will have 5,000 employees next year. The latest data shows that 63% of FPT Japan's employees are Vietnamese and 31% are Japanese.

In 2023, FPT's revenue from overseas markets, including Japan, the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific , exceeded $1 billion for the first time. Mr. Tuan revealed that in these new markets, they will start with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and then expand their business from the new company.

Japan has been a major market for FPT since its inception. Last year, Japan contributed 38% of FPT Software's total revenue. The company's clients operate in various sectors, including KDDI, Itochu, Panasonic, Takenaka, Fujifilm Healthcare, and Microsoft Japan. The company also has offices in several cities such as Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Okinawa.

“We want FPT Japan to become the 20th largest company in Japan, and Japan will maintain its number one position with FPT Software, but contribute 35-50% in the future to balance the ratio with other markets,” Mr. Tuan told Nikkei. FPT Japan acquired NAC in March, providing market consulting, engineering, and system integration services.

Representatives from FPT Software emphasized that the ability to use the Japanese language when working with local companies is a strength of the company. According to Nikkei, most FPT Software employees are proficient in Japanese because more than half lived in Japan before joining FPT. Nearly 800 seconded employees from Vietnam have received Japanese language training.

According to Mr. Tuan, the company wants to maintain approximately 30-40% foreign staff in Japan and needs more Japanese employees. FPT provides internship programs for Japanese students at FPT University in Vietnam.

Comparing them to Japanese companies, Mr. Tuan said, "If they work for FPT, they not only learn theory but can grow every day through learning from customers, colleagues, real-world projects, and the latest technologies. That's our philosophy. FPT's core value is speed; we always want to shorten their learning time."

(According to Nikkei)