FPT Expands Global Presence with New Subsidiary in Dalian, China

• 15 Mar 2024
• TM Team
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Global IT company FPT announced the inauguration of its new extension in China, FPT Dalian. Leveraging its highly skilled workforce with diverse language proficiencies, the new subsidiary is poised to enhance support to companies in Japan and China, with a future direction of broadening its global customer base.

 The strategic move allows FPT to gain access to a high-quality talent pool of over 200,000 Japanese-proficient IT engineers and a network of top-notch universities with ICT training, serving its initial focus on supporting existing Japanese customers. Combined with FPT's well-established position in Japan and global resources, it can extend support and provide end-to-end digital solutions to other Chinese businesses and thousands of Japanese companies operating here.

Located in the high-technology zone for leading enterprises, such as Canon, Amazon, and KPMG, this new office allows the firm to stay closer to its existing customers and further expand its Chinese presence.

According to Mdm. Chu Thi Thanh Ha, Chairwoman of FPT Software (a subsidiary of FPT), FPT Dalian, not only enables the company to further accompany businesses in the region but also serves as a commitment to the governments of China, Japan, and Vietnam. “As a leading IT firm in Vietnam, we aim to serve as a bridge for economic corporations between China, Japan, and Vietnam. We believe FPT Dalian can actively help strengthen relationships and promote cross-border collaborations among companies here.” she pledged.

According to FPT Dalian CEO Pham Thanh Tuan, the firm plans to expand its local workforce to 2,000-3,000 employees within the next three to five years. To realize this goal, it is committed to close collaborations with universities and other educational institutions in Dalian to provide ICT training and career opportunities.

The establishment of FPT Dalian also received support from the local authorities, marked by Dalian government representatives' recent visit to FPT. Here, the government delegation expressed strong support for FPT's Dalian branch and its vision for the city's socioeconomic development.

After nearly two decades of operating in Japan, FPT Japan has become one of Japan's largest foreign-invested tech firms in terms of human resources. With a workforce of 3,000 onsite employees, nearly 15,000 employees working from overseas, 16 local offices and innovation hubs, FPT Japan has provided services and solutions to over 450 clients worldwide. The company is also recognized for excellent employee benefits and workplace happiness, earning accolades such as Best Workplaces in Asia, Best Places to Work in Japan, and Best Places to Work for Women in Japan.

Before FPT Dalian, FPT has developed a solid presence in China, with offices in Shanghai and Nanning, launched in 2017 and 2023, respectively, and has formed strategic partnerships with key Chinese players in the automotive and semiconductor sectors.