FPT Chairman proposes “co-presence” strategy with French enterprises

DNVN - To support French businesses in facing global challenges, FPT Chairman Truong Gia Binh proposed a "co-presence" strategy, encouraging French businesses to establish a presence in markets where FPT is constantly expanding its workforce.

During the visit to Vietnam by French President Emmanuel Macron, representatives of nearly 50 leading Vietnamese and French enterprises in the fields of aviation, banking - finance, energy, retail, healthcare, education, etc. attended the Vietnam - France Leadership Forum. This is the first time the Forum has been held, marking an important milestone in strengthening economic relations between the two countries.

The event was co-chaired by Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of FPT Truong Gia Binh and Mr. Benoit Clocheret, Executive Chairman of Artelia Group.

On the Vietnamese side, there were representatives of the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) and large enterprises such as FPT, Vietjet, CMC, BIDV , BRG, TH attending the Forum. On the French side, there were representatives of the French Employers' Confederation (MEDEF), the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Vietnam (CCIFV), the French Network of Foreign Trade Experts (CCE), the French Business Chamber and leaders of leading enterprises such as Airbus, Alstom, TotalEnergies, Odyssey, Thales, Suez, EDF, SNCF, Systra.

The event is expected to attract more French businesses of various sizes and in various fields to develop their business in Vietnam.

This is the first time the event has been held with the aim of promoting business cooperation between France and Vietnam through strengthening joint ventures and partnerships between leading corporations of both countries. At the same time, the event is also expected to attract more French enterprises of various sizes and in many different fields to develop their business in Vietnam, while encouraging more Vietnamese corporations to seek business development opportunities in France.

Also within the framework of the event, FPT and Odyssey Education Organization (France) signed a Letter of Intent, marking the beginning of a strategic relationship to bring high-quality French training programs into the Vietnamese education system. Odyssey Education - a French international education group, specializes in providing French education programs from kindergarten to high school, with 13 campuses in Europe, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Odyssey Education is a partner recognized by AEFE - an agency under the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs - in developing the global French education network.

In the context of science - technology, innovation is identified as the top priority for Vietnam's rise in the new era, and this is also the field that France identifies as having a breakthrough for the maintenance and development of France in the coming time. Cooperation between enterprises of the two countries in the field of science - technology, innovation is expected to make an important contribution to promoting France's strengths and creating breakthrough, comprehensive developments for Vietnam in the future.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of FPT Board of Directors, said that Vietnam and France share a deep relationship rooted in history and culture, which is a solid foundation for a future shaped by innovation, common prosperity and strategic cooperation. FPT is ready to accompany Vietnamese and French enterprises in building new economic relations, reflecting the dynamism of the two countries.

The Vietnam-France Leadership Forum was established, bringing together leaders of leading businesses to act as a catalyst for the realization of new economic relations and new opportunities to build a prosperous future together. To support French businesses in facing global challenges, the Chairman of FPT Board of Directors proposed a “co-presence” strategy, encouraging French businesses to establish a presence in markets where FPT is constantly expanding its workforce.

“Although France and Vietnam are facing different challenges, we are also addressing similar issues in sustainable development, industrial digitalization and social transformation. That is why we encourage members of the Forum to establish joint ventures and partnerships in both countries, aiming to attract more French companies to develop their business in Vietnam, while encouraging Vietnamese corporations to expand into the French market,” said Mr. Benoit Clocheret, Executive Chairman of Artelia Group.

Within the framework of the Forum, a roundtable discussion was also held, focusing on market analysis, sharing business experiences and exploring bilateral cooperation opportunities between Vietnamese and French enterprises. Representatives of Vietnamese and French enterprises expressed strong interest in forming strategic partnerships in key areas such as sustainable energy, urban development, modern transportation, healthcare, retail, IT human resource training and financial services.

Sharing in the discussion session, Mr. Pham Minh Tuan, Deputy General Director of FPT, and General Director of FPT Software, FPT is ready to accompany French enterprises in Vietnam as well as on a global scale, especially in developing high-quality human resources, knowledgeable about advanced technologies, and having the skills to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

According to data from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, France is Vietnam's fifth largest European trading partner (after the Netherlands, Germany, the UK and Italy), with trade turnover in 2024 reaching 5.42 billion USD, up 12.9% compared to 2023 (4.81 billion USD). In terms of investment, France ranks 16th out of 147 countries and territories investing in Vietnam with 700 valid investment projects, total registered capital reaching 3.95 billion USD. Meanwhile, Vietnam has 20 investment projects in France with total registered capital reaching 38.93 million USD.

France was the first European country where FPT expanded its operations in 2008. Since then, the company has cooperated with many leading corporations in the world such as Airbus, La Poste, Air Liquide, Quadient, Canal+, Sagemcom, SNCF, Geopost and many others.

In 2023, FPT's subsidiary in France was honored in the Top 100 leading IT enterprises in France, affirming FPT's growing influence in this market.

Also that year, FPT strengthened its local capabilities by acquiring a majority stake in AOSIS – a French IT consulting firm specializing in SAP, data, cloud computing and smart solutions for the aviation and transportation industries.

To strengthen cultural and professional connections, FPT also established the FPT Francophone Association to develop French-speaking human resources and promote business and cultural exchanges.

Most recently, in May 2025, FPT was the only Vietnamese enterprise to attend the “Choose France” Summit in Paris, demonstrating its long-term commitment to the French and European markets, and expressing its desire for strategic cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, transportation, energy and education.

Van Anh

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