FPT Corporation is a leading Vietnamese technology and IT services company founded in 1988, evolving from a food processing firm to a global ICT powerhouse with key milestones in software exports, telecommunications, IPO on HOSE, and international expansion across Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
FPT (Food Processing Technology) is established in Hanoi, Vietnam, with initial capital from 13 co-founders including Truong Gia Binh, focusing on food processing and technology. #Vietnam #startup
FPT pivots from food processing to information technology, becoming one of Vietnam's first software companies. This strategic shift laid the foundation for its future as a tech leader. #Vietnam #technology
FPT becomes one of the first authorized business partners of Lotus Notes (IBM) in Vietnam, marking its early involvement in enterprise software and digital transformation. #technology #partnership
FPT establishes its first international office in Singapore, starting its global expansion strategy. This office serves as a hub for Southeast Asian operations. #expansion #Singapore
FPT becomes one of the first Vietnamese IT companies to receive ISO 9001 quality management certification, enhancing its credibility and international competitiveness. #quality #certification
FPT founds VnExpress, which becomes Vietnam's most popular online news portal, revolutionizing digital media consumption in the country. #media #Vietnam
FPT achieves Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status, the highest level of partnership, enabling it to deliver advanced Microsoft solutions in Vietnam. #partnership #Microsoft
FPT establishes FPT Software as its dedicated software development arm, which later becomes the largest IT services company in Vietnam by revenue. #software #subsidiary
FPT expands to the US market by opening an office in San Francisco, targeting Silicon Valley clients for software outsourcing and IT services. #USA #expansion
FPT debuts on HOSE under ticker FPT, raising capital for expansion. The IPO was oversubscribed, marking a milestone for Vietnamese tech companies. #IPO #stockmarket
FPT opens a subsidiary in Tokyo, Japan, to tap into the large Japanese IT outsourcing market. This becomes one of its most profitable international operations. #Japan #outsourcing
FPT acquires HPT Vietnam, a leading IT services provider, strengthening its domestic market position and service portfolio. #acquisition #Vietnam
FPT Telecom begins providing ADSL broadband internet services, becoming a major ISP in Vietnam and competing with state-owned VNPT. #telecom #internet
FPT is listed in the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals' (IAOP) Global Outsourcing 100, the first Vietnamese company to achieve this. #outsourcing #ranking
FPT establishes a research and development center in Da Nang, focusing on software innovation and supporting central Vietnam's tech ecosystem. #R&D #Vietnam
FPT introduces FPT Cloud, offering IaaS and PaaS solutions in Vietnam, becoming a pioneer in cloud services for enterprises. #cloud #technology
Truong Gia Binh, a co-founder, returns as CEO to lead aggressive international expansion, reinforcing FPT's global vision. #leadership #CEO
FPT acquires Niji, a French digital consulting company, marking its entry into the European market and gaining a foothold in digital transformation services. #acquisition #Europe
FPT announces partnership with IBM to develop blockchain applications for finance and supply chain, showcasing early adoption of emerging tech. #blockchain #partnership
FPT Software acquires Intellinet, a US-based IT services firm with a decade of negotiation, strengthening its North American presence and near-shore capabilities. #acquisition #USA
FPT establishes an AI and Robotics research lab in Hanoi, focusing on automation, machine learning, and smart manufacturing solutions. #AI #robotics
FPT achieves annual revenue of over $1 billion for the first time, driven by strong software exports and telecom growth, becoming a billion-dollar Vietnamese tech company. #revenue #billion
FPT introduces its proprietary digital transformation platform eOS, targeting enterprises to streamline operations and accelerate digitalization. #digitaltransformation #platform
During the pandemic, FPT offers free online collaboration tools and telehealth platforms, supporting Vietnamese businesses and hospitals. #COVID19 #remotework
FPT acquires Avesha, a cloud-native and AI startup, to strengthen its advanced technology capabilities in cloud and AI for global clients. #acquisition #AI
IDC Marketscape ranks FPT as the leading IT services provider in Vietnam, reflecting its dominance in local market share and service breadth. #ranking #Vietnam
FPT expands Southeast Asian presence by opening new delivery centers in Kuala Lumpur and Manila, aiming to tap into ASEAN's growing digital economy. #ASEAN #expansion
FPT announces strategic partnership with NVIDIA to develop AI-powered solutions for healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, leveraging NVIDIA's GPU technology. #AI #NVIDIA
FPT marks its 35th anniversary with events highlighting its journey from a food company to a global tech giant, with over 50,000 employees worldwide. #anniversary #milestone
Nguyen Van Khoa succeeds Truong Gia Binh as CEO, signaling a generational shift in leadership as FPT continues its global expansion. #leadership #CEO