PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FPT Corporation (FPT), in partnership with MEDEF International, Business France, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIFV) and the French Consultants for Foreign Trade (CCE), recently organized the France-Vietnam Trade Fair Business Forum in Paris, France. The event brings together leading business leaders and technology experts and covers topics aimed at accelerating economic dynamism between Vietnam and France, targeting core industries of both parties such as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, energy and healthcare.
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The event was attended by Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang, Business France, MEDEF International, CCI France Vietnam, French Foreign Trade Advisors and more than 100 senior government officials, business leaders and technical experts. (Photo: Business Wire)
Vietnam is one of France’s main economic partners in Southeast Asia, covering many fields, and imports of Vietnamese professional electronics and textile products are increasing. In terms of investment, France is the second largest European (EU) investor in Vietnam, creating 50,000 jobs in the Vietnamese market. Laurent Saint-Martin, CEO of France Business Investment Agency, said that France Business Investment Agency will also support nine Vietnamese investment plans in France in 2023.
Panel members come from global companies and organizations such as NVIDIA (NASDAQ: ), FPT, Egis, Thales, Oerlikon, etc. Valeo (EPA:), OPmobility and more, the business forum provided attendees with the latest updates on next-generation technologies and the country’s socio-economic prospects. Key topics include the economic attractiveness of France and Vietnam, Vietnam’s momentum as a global digital and investment hub, ethical innovation in artificial intelligence, and smart mobility for a sustainable future.
Throughout the panel, FPT demonstrated its extensive expertise, industry experience and broad global reach, reaffirming its position as a sustainable change agent with cutting-edge green technologies.
Vietnam is becoming a labor powerhouse and a global investment and technology hub, especially in digital transformation and green transformation as well as advancements in artificial intelligence and the automotive industry. As a leading French company, FPT’s strategic direction is aligned with the French government and business. Pham Minh Tuan, Executive Vice President of FPT and CEO of FPT Software, said, “We have a strong partner network, a highly skilled workforce and a solid global presence to build bridges of friendship and cooperation between Vietnamese and French companies.
The FPT is a perfect example of what France and Vietnam can achieve together. They have been operating in France for 15 years and have invested continuously since 2008, creating more than 120 jobs and establishing three subsidiaries. Laurent added that their renewed strategic partnership with Airbus in 2021 is also a clear symbol of effective cooperation with the European industrial sector.
FPT currently has more than 100 local experts in major French cities and 500 overseas professionals in Vietnam, focusing on artificial intelligence, big data, BI, SAP, DevSecOps, cloud and AUTOSAR services. Its strong capabilities are recognized through strategic partnerships with more than 50 French giants in various industries.
As part of the company’s global expansion, FPT has been actively involved in M&A transactions to expand its offshore delivery capabilities and local presence, notably the recent acquisition of an 80% stake in French IT consultancy AOSIS. Last year, its French subsidiary also entered the top 100 French ICT companies, with the goal of entering the top 50 by 2028.
About FPT Corporation
FPT Corporation (FPT) is a leading global technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam. FPT operates in three core areas: technology, telecommunications and education. Over the course of more than thirty years of development, FPT has continued to provide practical and effective products to millions of people and tens of thousands of commercial and non-commercial organizations around the world, establishing Vietnam’s position on the global technology map. Keeping up with the latest market trends and emerging technologies, FPT has developed a Made-by-FPT ecosystem consisting of services, products, solutions and platforms provided by FPT to help organizations and enterprises achieve sustainable growth and provide customers with unique experience. In 2023, Fiat Industrial Technology’s total revenue will reach US$2.17 billion and its number of employees will exceed 48,000. For more information, please visit https://fpt.com/en.
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