FPT Signs Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with NovaGroup to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Ho Chi Minh City, December 8, 2025 — FPT Corporation and NovaGroup have signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement to enhance business efficiency, explore opportunities in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, while also considering mutual provision of products and services.

 

This strategic partnership marks not only a new connection between technology and investment—between digital platforms and real-world operations—but also signals a new model of collaboration among Vietnamese enterprises in the AI era.

 

Both sides aim to build a smart–human-centric–sustainable digital ecosystem, contributing to Vietnam’s ambition to become a pioneer in technology application and creation.

 

 

FPT CEO Nguyễn Văn Khoa: “FPT will stand by NovaGroup as new opportunities emerge.”

 

At the signing ceremony, Mr. Nguyễn Văn Khoa, CEO of FPT, said: “FPT is committed to accompanying NovaGroup. As new opportunities unfold, we will mobilize our technological strengths—especially AI—to help Nova lead the creation of new standards in services, tourism, and entertainment. Nova is redefining itself; FPT will stand beside them—and customers will be the greatest beneficiaries.”

 

 

FPT Corporation and NovaGroup signing the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement on digital transformation

 

Key Areas of Cooperation

Establishing an AI Center of Excellence & Scaling Enterprise-wide Digital Transformation

 

FPT and NovaGroup will jointly build an AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE) to develop, pilot, and deploy advanced technologies across NovaGroup’s ecosystem.

 

The two sides will identify high-priority business challenges in marketing, operations, finance, investment, and customer experience, and implement AI solutions in:

• Marketing and customer analytics

• Supply chain and operations optimization

• Executive decision-support systems

• Omni-channel customer service and experience enhancement

 

Smart Cities, Agriculture 4.0, and Green Tourism

 

The partnership extends to:

• Developing digital infrastructure for smart urban areas, including centralized operation systems, energy monitoring, smart operations, and resident services

• Applying PropTech such as metaverse, blockchain, and customer data platforms (CDP) to enhance transparency and personalization

• Implementing IoT + AI in Agriculture 4.0, blockchain-enabled traceability

• Deploying AR/VR platforms for digital tourism

• Co-developing the community innovation initiative “Nova Digital Future”

 

Workforce Development for NovaGroup’s AI-First Strategy

 

A core pillar of the partnership is talent development.

 

FPT and NovaGroup will jointly design training programs for executives and employees on:

• AI-first strategy

• Digital management

• Data analytics

• Innovation and technology adoption

 

These initiatives will help NovaGroup build an internal tech-capable workforce and ensure long-term sustainability in its transformation journey.

 

Connecting Customer Ecosystems to Create Expanded Value for Vietnamese Users

 

Both parties plan to connect Nova Membership with FPT’s digital platforms, allowing customers to earn points, pay digitally, and enjoy seamless service experiences across a full spectrum—from real estate and consumer services to education and tourism.

 

NovaGroup’s Ongoing Digital Transformation Momentum

 

NovaGroup has already made strong progress in digitalization, particularly since 2025 through system-wide standardization and enterprise digital governance upgrades.

 

Examples:

• Aqua City smart city model

Equipped with nearly 2,000 AI-powered security cameras, smart sensors, and professional monitoring teams capable of:

• Smart traffic management

• Facial recognition

• Safety alerts (traffic violations, missing children, pool incidents, etc.)

• Nova Consumer’s Nova AI Mall – Vietnam’s first AI livestream commerce ecosystem

• AI–Mindset workshops in partnership with FPT University, training 1,700+ Nova employees

 

A Breakthrough Partnership, a New Phase for NovaGroup

 

By partnering with FPT—one of Vietnam’s leading technology corporations—NovaGroup takes a major step forward in its digital transformation roadmap. This collaboration reinforces NovaGroup’s commitment to operational transparency, business efficiency, and international-standard governance.

 

It also strengthens NovaGroup’s attractiveness to investors, partners, and customers while enhancing its competitiveness in Vietnam’s new growth landscape.

 

 

Mr. Nguyễn Hiếu Liêm, Vice Chairman of NovaGroup, speaking at the signing ceremony

 

Mr. Nguyễn Hiếu Liêm shared: “Today’s partnership marks a significant milestone, affirming NovaGroup’s commitment to comprehensive business enhancement through digital transformation and modern technology adoption across all operations. Together with FPT, we will create new breakthroughs toward a sustainable corporation that brings prosperity and happiness to Vietnamese people—while helping Vietnam rise globally.”