FPT Strengthens Bavarian Presence with New Munich Office, Accelerating AI Transformation

MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2026--

Global technology corporation FPT officially cut the ribbon on its latest office in Germany. This milestone reinforces the company's long-term commitment to delivering AI-driven services to its growing customer base across Germany and the wider European market.

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Situated in one of Europe’s most dynamic technological and manufacturing hubs, the Munich office strengthens FPT’s delivery capabilities and enables faster, more scalable engagement across the region. The move underscores the company’s strategic focus on investing in key innovation hubs to meet rising demand for AI transformation and accelerate time-to-value for clients.

"Our expanded presence in Munich allows us to stay in close proximity with our clients, especially those in manufacturing, automotive, and high-tech sectors. By being a part of this dynamic innovation ecosystem, FPT is ready to support businesses in the AI-led transformation”, said Dzung Tran, FPT Software Senior Vice President and FPT Europe Chief Executive Officer, FPT Corporation.

Highlighting FPT’s dedication to accompanying regional and global businesses, the event featured an exclusive conference focusing on practical AI strategies and applications across high-growth industries. Senior leaders and experts from FPT’s partners and clients such as E.ON, Covestro, Schaeffler, Allego, AWS, and OutSystems, joined the dialogues on harnessing AI for a sustainable future and establishing governance frameworks to ensure safe and scalable deployment of the technology.

“As the world navigates disruptions from geopolitical shifts and AI, FPT is committed to being your trusted partner. Backed by our AI-first approach and a global workforce of more than 30,000 AI-augmented engineers, we will bridge world-class innovation and a robust talent pool from Vietnam to businesses and organizations in Europe, to achieve operational resilience and sustainable development together,” said Mdm. Chu Thi Thanh Ha, FPT Software Chairwoman, FPT Corporation.

“Rooted in Vietnam’s culture of agility, adaptability, and a strong spirit of collaboration, FPT will continue to bring not only technological expertise but also a partnership mindset grounded in trust, long-term commitment, and continuous innovation,” she added.

Bolstering its market presence for over a decade, FPT has established partnerships with more than 150 leading European enterprises, including RWE, Viessmann, Volvo Cars, Valeo, and ebm-papst. Fueled by both organic growth and strategic acquisitions, the company continues to scale its operational footprint, providing comprehensive IT services and deep domain expertise to accelerate digital transformation across Europe.

About FPT Corporation

FPT Corporation (FPT) is a globally leading Vietnam-headquartered technology and IT services provider, with operations spanning more than 30 countries and territories. Over more than three decades, FPT has consistently delivered impactful solutions to millions of individuals and tens of thousands of organizations worldwide. With a strong focus on mastering strategic technologies, FPT continues to drive innovation across industries. As an AI-first company, FPT is committed to elevating Vietnam’s position on the global tech map and delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions for global enterprises. In 2025, FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.66 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/

The inauguration ceremony was attended by H.E. Mr Nguyen Dac Thanh, Ambassador of Vietnam to Germany, alongside representatives from the local government, FPT executives, and key partners.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading toward Iranian waters, the British military said Thursday.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said it received reports that the vessel was taken by unauthorized personnel while anchored 38 nautical miles (70 kilometers, 44 miles) northeast of the UAE port of Fujairah, near the Strait of Hormuz.

The seizure comes as U.S. President Donald Trump was meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a much-anticipated visit to Beijing. The leaders' talks are expected to focus on the war with Iran, which has seriously disrupted trade in oil, gas and other products and rattled the global economy.

It happened hours after Israel said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had quietly visited the UAE during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, though the UAE swiftly denied that any secret visit had occurred.

The Gulf nation normalized relations with Israel in 2020. Iran has criticized that agreement and has repeatedly suggested over the years that Israel maintained a military and intelligence presence in the UAE.

Israeli leaders have made occasional visits to the UAE in recent years after normalizing relations.

UKMTO did not name the ship and said it is investigating. There were no immediate claims of responsibility for the seizure.

Fujairah is an important oil export terminal and the UAE’s main port outside of the Persian Gulf. It has been repeatedly attacked during the war with Iran.

Iran has seized a number of ships, including a tanker identified as the Ocean Koi last week, saying it was attempting to disrupt oil exports and Iranian interests, according to the official IRNA news agency. It said the tanker was seized in the Gulf of Oman and was carrying Iranian oil when it was boarded and taken to Iran’s southern coast.

The U.S. sanctioned the Ocean Koi in February as part of a “shadow fleet” that has been transporting Iranian oil.

A Hezbollah drone exploded inside Israel, injuring three civilians, two of them severely, according to the Israeli military and hospitals. Israel and Hezbollah have traded near-constant fire across the border despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire on April 17.

Hezbollah has frequently used drones to attack Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and over the border in northern Israel. The Israeli air force has struck areas across southern Lebanon.

Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold another round of direct talks in Washington on Thursday, as the Trump administration pushes for a breakthrough between the two neighbors that have been in a state of war since Israel was created in 1948.

The United Nations has also accused Hezbollah of drone strikes near its peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon. Secretary-General António Guterres’ message to both sides is that they must observe the ceasefire and stop all attacks, U.N. deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq said.

Lebanon's Health Ministry said Wednesday that since the war began on March 2, 2,896 people have been killed and 8,824 wounded. Eighteen Israeli soldiers and a defense contractor have been killed in southern Lebanon.

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Melzer reported from Nahariya, Israel. Associated Press writer Melanie Lidman in Tel Aviv, Israel contributed to this report.

A person is seen inside a burning vehicle as men attempt to put out the fire after an Israeli airstrike hit a car in the coastal town of Barja, south of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Mustafa Jamalddine)

Two men sit in a small boat on the water as a mix of bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, April 27, 2026.(Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)