Viettel Group starts construction of Data Center and high-tech research and development in Ho Chi Minh City

Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Nguyen Van Duoc and leaders of Viettel Group visited the technology models introduced at the groundbreaking ceremony.

The project marks a step forward for Vietnam's data infrastructure, and was started on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025).

Leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and Viettel Group at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Data Center and high-tech research and development in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City

Speaking at the ceremony, Major General Tao Duc Thang, Chairman and General Director of Viettel Group, emphasized: "The super-large-scale Data Center in Tan Phu Trung is a strategically important piece in the overall picture of digital infrastructure that Viettel is continuing to build. This is an ecosystem in which data is stored, transmitted, processed and protected in the safest way. Viettel's digital infrastructure pieces include 15 data centers operating in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and Binh Duong. Not simply a strategic decision in terms of infrastructure, Tan Phu Trung Data Center is also Viettel's long-term commitment to Ho Chi Minh City in the new development stage."

The project is deployed on an area of ​​nearly 4 hectares, with a total designed capacity of up to 140 MW of electricity with about 10,000 racks. This is the first data center in Vietnam to reach a capacity of over 100 MW, also known as super large scale, equivalent to large data centers in the world. Tan Phu Trung data center is designed and operated according to international standards Uptime Tier III.

The center has an average power density of 10kW/rack, 2.5 times higher than the average in Vietnam. The highest rack capacity is up to 60kW, meeting the high-performance computing needs of large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) models and applications.

At the groundbreaking ceremony, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan said: "The project of the Data Storage Service Center combined with high-tech research and development invested by Viettel Group is one of the largest projects in the region. This event takes place in the context that Ho Chi Minh City is excitedly organizing activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day and the city is actively and resolutely implementing Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo, which emphasizes the key role of digital infrastructure and data ecosystem for economic growth, national competitiveness and sustainable development.

“The operation of the super-scale data center in Cu Chi is not only of strategic significance to Viettel but also creates a strong driving force for the city in developing digital infrastructure, building smart cities and digital government. This center will promote the application of advanced technologies such as AI, 5G network, cloud computing, IoT, Blockchain, cybersecurity and Big Data; at the same time, contributing to the formation of an innovative ecosystem, improving the quality of digital human resources and creating high-value jobs to serve the development of the city's digital economy and digital society,” emphasized Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan.

According to Viettel Group, the groundbreaking of Tan Phu Trung Data Center is an important milestone in Viettel's journey to create national digital infrastructure, demonstrating its commitment to pioneering and leading the way in building a digital society in Vietnam. The scale, technology and sustainability of the project are consistent with the orientations in Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation and Decision 36/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister on Information and Communications Infrastructure Planning.

Viettel is committed to implementing the project with the highest speed, discipline and quality. Phase 1 of the project is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2026, and the entire project will be completed before 2030.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/viettel-team-starts-construction-center-of-data-and-research-and-development-of-high-tech-in-HCMC-post792127.html