FPT Signs MoU Worth up to $30 Million to Launch Multi-Year AI Transformation with SEA’s Leading Corporation

HANOI, Vietnam--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 16, 2025--

FPT Corporation, a global leader in digital transformation, has officially signed a strategic agreement with one of Southeast Asia’s largest industrial conglomerates. Valued at 30 million USD, this multi-year partnership begins in 2025 and aims to drive a comprehensive AI transformation across the client’s manufacturing operations in the region.

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The collaboration marks a significant milestone in the region’s industrial modernization efforts. Leveraging over two decades of experience in the manufacturing domain, FPT will implement AI solutions that span the entire value chain—from business operations and plant performance to back-office functions—enabling an AI-powered model of efficient and intelligent manufacturing.

The comprehensive transformation roadmap will be structured and executed in three strategic phases. In the first phase, starting in 2025, the focus will be on building a solid AI foundation by introducing technologies like OCR for document processing, digitizing manufacturing workflows, integrating machine data, and using computer vision for safety and attendance.

The second phase, set for 2026, will focus on boosting operational intelligence through AI-powered forecasting, optimization, and scenario planning. These efforts will enable the industrial giant to make smarter, data-driven decisions across key areas such as procurement, manufacturing, and workforce management.

From 2027 onward, the final phase will focus on building a self-optimizing, intelligent manufacturing ecosystem with AI-led decision-making. The transformation comes with the adoption of technologies like digital twins, AI assistants, and autonomous agents to streamline operations, while conversational AI will enhance customer service.

“This partnership is a testament to our shared vision of building factories of the future,” said Levi Nguyen, FPT Thailand Chief Executive Officer, FPT Corporation. “As an AI-first company, FPT is fully committed to leading the charge in industrial AI transformation. We look forward to leveraging our expertise and AI focus to reimagine operations and set a new standard for smart manufacturing across Southeast Asia.”

Recognized as the largest IT services company in Fortune’s Southeast Asia 500, FPT has built a strong reputation as a trusted digital transformation partner for many regional top enterprises, working with prominent names such as AIA, Central Group, Honda, IHH Healthcare Singapore, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, RS Group, SCB, and Unilever. Beyond manufacturing, the company also supports clients across diverse industries, including banking & finance, retail, automotive, healthcare, energy, consumer goods, and aviation. With operations spanning across seven ASEAN countries and a workforce of several thousand professionals currently serving the region, Southeast Asia stands among FPT’s most important markets in the Asia-Pacific, where demand for digital transformation continues to grow.

About FPT

FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam and operates in three core sectors: Technology, Telecommunications, and Education. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. Committed to elevating Vietnam’s position on the global tech map and delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions for global enterprises, the Corporation focuses on three critical transformations: Digital Transformation, Intelligence Transformation, and Green Transformation. In 2024, FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.47 billion and a workforce of over 54,000 employees across its core businesses. For more information about FPT’s global IT services, please visit https://fptsoftware.com.

FPT Signs MoU Worth up to $30 Million to Launch Multi-Year AI Transformation with SEA’s Leading Corporation

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — Slovenia’s parliament on Friday appointed right-wing populist politician Janez Jansa as the new prime minister, in a shift for the small European Union country that was previously run by a liberal government.

Lawmakers backed Jansa in a 51-36 vote in the 90-member assembly. The new prime minister will need to come back to Parliament within the next 15 days for another vote to confirm his future Cabinet.

Jansa's appointment concludes a postelection stalemate in Slovenia after a parliamentary ballot two months ago ended practically in a tie. Former liberal Prime Minister Robert Golob's Freedom Movement won by a thin margin but he was unable to muster a parliamentary majority.

Jansa and his populist Slovenian Democratic Party signed a coalition agreement this week with several right-wing groups. The new government also has the backing of a nonestablishment Truth party that first emerged as an anti-vaccination movement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The new term in office will be the fourth for the veteran Slovenian politician. Jansa, 67, is an admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump and was a close ally of former populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who was defeated in a landslide election last month.

Jansa in a speech listed the economy, fight against corruption and red tape, and decentralization as key goals of the future government. He has promised to lower taxes for the rich and support private education and healthcare.

Critical of the previous government's alleged “inefficiency," Jansa said the new government will turn Slovenia into “a country of opportunity, prosperity and justice, where each responsible citizen will feel safe and accepted."

Like Orban, Jansa was staunchly anti-immigrant during the huge migration wave to Europe in 2015. Also like Orban, Jansa has faced accusations of clamping down on democratic institutions and press freedoms during a previous term in 2020-2022. This led to protests at the time, and scrutiny from the European Union.

Golob in his speech described Jansa as “the greatest threat to Slovenia’s sovereignty and democracy."

Alleging that Jansa had threatened to arrest him, Golob said Jansa's "idea of democracy is that anyone who dares speak a word against you deserves only the worst.”

Jansa, a supporter of Israel, also has been a stern critic of the Golob government's 2024 recognition of a Palestinian state.

The vote on March 22 was marred by allegations of foreign influence and corruption. The around 2 million people in the Alpine nation are deeply divided between liberals and conservatives.

Janez Jansa, center, addresses the Slovenian Parliament during a session in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (AP Photo/Igor Kupljenik)

Janez Jansa arrives for a session of the Slovenian Parliament in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (AP Photo/Igor Kupljenik)

Janez Jansa addresses the Slovenian Parliament during a session in Ljubljana, Slovenia, Friday, May 22, 2026, before appointing him as prime minister, ending a political deadlock after tight elections in March. (AP Photo/Igor Kupljenik)