FPT partners with Gia Lai province to invest in technology infrastructure and education

Gia Lai, 28 March 2026 – At the Gia Lai Provincial Investment Promotion Conference 2026, Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of the Board of FPT Corporation, presented a keynote on the vision to develop Gia Lai into a regional hub for digital technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and innovation, in the context of digital transformation and AI reshaping the global economic structure. FPT also announced a partnership with Gia Lai to invest in education and technology infrastructure.

The Gia Lai Provincial Investment Promotion Conference 2026 was a key activity of the opening week of the National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026. The event provided a platform for the province to showcase its potential, advantages, investment environment, policies, and priority sectors; facilitating domestic and international investors to explore, research, propose, and implement projects, as well as expand partnerships. Additionally, the event supported local enterprises in promoting products, connecting with partners, developing production linkages, and enhancing competitiveness.

The conference was attended by central government and diplomatic representatives in Vietnam, including Mr. Nguyen Thanh Nghi, Member of the Politburo, Secretary of the Central Party Committee, and Head of the Central Policy and Strategy Committee; Mr. Ho Quoc Dung, Member of the Central Committee, Deputy Prime Minister; as well as ambassadors and representatives from Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Turkey, Pakistan, Cambodia, and consular officials from other countries in Vietnam.

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Truong Gia Binh outlined the vision to transform Gia Lai into an AI hub, emphasizing that AI is fundamentally changing the world and redefining the operation of economies, education, and societies. “The question is no longer whether to use AI, but who will master AI and who will be left behind. This reality requires every individual to proactively leverage AI to multiply productivity,” he said.

On the role of education, Mr. Binh proposed integrating AI into the curriculum across all levels, from primary to university, with the approach of “learning AI and learning through AI,” aiming to build a workforce capable of mastering future technologies. For Gia Lai, he expressed the aspiration for the province to not only train local talent but also become a magnet for domestic and international experts. FPT is committed to supporting the province in developing key technology pillars, positioning Gia Lai as a pioneering center in the AI-driven development wave.

“FPT is committed to partnering with Gia Lai to develop strategic pillars in a manner unique to the province. Gia Lai should not only serve itself but create value for Vietnam and the world,” affirmed Mr. Truong Gia Binh.

Mr. Truong Gia Binh presenting the vision of transforming Gia Lai into a digital technology and AI hub.

Within the event framework, FPT representatives participated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gia Lai province covering investment cooperation in science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and education.

Specifically, FPT signed a cooperation agreement to promote breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in Gia Lai for the 2026–2030 period with the provincial People’s Committee. Under the agreement, FPT will participate in research, proposal development, consultation, and support for implementing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives in the province. Key technology areas targeted for research and application include AI, semiconductors, data, IoT, cybersecurity, quantum technology, robotics & autonomous devices, as well as technologies supporting energy, environment, and digital transformation.

FPT representatives receiving the MoU to promote breakthroughs in Science, Technology, Innovation, and Digital Transformation in Gia Lai for 2026–2030.

Additionally, both parties signed an MoU to collaborate on studying and exploring investment opportunities for the Long Van Digital Technology Park, with a projected total investment of approximately VND 613 billion. FPT and Gia Lai also signed an MoU to jointly explore investment opportunities in education projects in Quy Nhon and Pleiku.

These cooperative activities and project proposals further reinforce FPT’s role as a technology partner supporting the government, ministries, and localities in advancing national digital transformation. With a focus on developing strategic core technologies, FPT is gradually shaping Vietnam’s technology landscape while extending its technological capabilities regionally and internationally.

On the sidelines of the Gia Lai Investment Promotion Conference 2026, FPT showcased its ecosystem of platforms, services, and technology solutions in support of provinces and enterprises, attracting strong interest from visitors, particularly businesses seeking solutions for operational monitoring, sales point optimization, and remote management—practical challenges in an increasingly digitalized business environment.

By partnering with the province in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives, FPT contributes to shifting Gia Lai’s growth model toward knowledge-based, technology-driven, and innovation-led development, opening up new, sustainable, and high-value growth opportunities in the digital era.