Asia Pacific Computer NEC signed a Memorandum of Understanding with FPT Distribution

Under the MoU, with current conditions in Vietnam, FPT Distribution Company will set up configurations and assembly desktop computers NEC POWERMATE in line with strict procedures and standards of NEC. Strategic cooperation will facilitate NEC and FPT to provide high quality NEC products for target customers government agencies and education agencies.

Addressing at the ceremony Mr. Hoang Nam Tien – General Director of FPT Distribution Company said: “NEC is the number one brand of Japan. FPT is proud of being an authorized partner in assembling NEC desktop computers. FPT will help NEC increase the provision capacity to customers with up-to-date solutions. Assembling NEC desktop computers in Vietnam, we hope that customers will continue to support domestic high quality products which are under strict procedures monitoring of NEC.”

The cooperation of the leading technology corporation and NEC will satisfy personal computer needs in Vietnam. The event also helps NEC to increase competitiveness to expand new markets, new customers.

Mr. Wu Tengguo – Managing Director of NEC in the South and Southeast region said: "NEC recognized development opportunities of personal computer in Vietnam market. With favorable condition infrastructure of FPT, NEC strives to become the most favored brand in Vietnam market for both consumers and commercial consumers, bringing IT to more people by competitive price, good products and perfect services. FPT is the authorized partner of world leading brands in two years. I think the new cooperation will help NEC and FPT diversify consumption needs of Vietnamese people and also, NEC hopes to contribute to economic growth of Vietnam.”

The cooperation once again stresses the commitment of NEC to quality, services and informatics solutions of domestic assembled products. FPT will continue to deliver NEC computer products and seek market opportunities. NEC and FPT will cooperate to further business activities, distribution network and marketing strategy in Vietnam.

NEC POWERMATE desktop computers assembled at FPT Elead Factory, Việt Nam will be launched at the end of 2007 through the FPT retailers and other agencies.

About NEC in Asia Pacific:

NEC is the top exporter 2006 in Japan*. NEC Asia Pacific is a company under NECP (NEC personal products) – key member of NEC. NEC has offices in Asia Pacific region such as South – Southeast, Australia and New Zealand.

With leading advantages in computers, telecoms and the first-ever-on-market products, NEC delivers a diversified system of desktop computers and laptops at competitive price, high quality and advanced technologies, catering needs of customers, businessmen to households. Please visit website for more information at: www.nec-computers-ap.com

* Source: IDC Japan Quarterly PC Quarterly Model Analysis, Q4 2006.

About FPT Distribution Company:

With ten-year experience in distributions, FPT Distribution Company is currently leading the I/T and telecom market in Vietnam, accompanying partners and agencies to bring the diversified, perfect and latest products to Vietnamese customers.

As a member of the FPT Corporation, FPT Distribution Company is proud of its excellent business outcomes among the Corporation with 2006 revenues stood at USD324 million and year-on-year growth more than 50%. Such outcomes are made by great efforts in qualified and professional services distributor.

With current strength and motto towards customers, FPT Distribution Company commits to bringing more value-added services to customers, preserving prestige and trust to partners, sustaining in domestic market and expanding foreign market./