VNPT and KDDI sign Memorandum of Understanding to enter strategic partnership to provide digital services in Vietnam
Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group
KDDI Corporation
On September 11, 2025, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (Headquarters: Lang Ward, Hanoi City; President & CEO: Huỳnh Quang Liêm; hereafter, "VNPT") and KDDI corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiromichi Matsuda; hereafter, "KDDI") signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enter a strategic partnership in Vietnam.
Under the newly signed MoU, VNPT and KDDI will explore collaboration in mobile telecommunication business and relating business to develop a mutually beneficial business relationship to explore the possibility to provide digital services in Vietnam, bringing in new products and services to the market and enhancing the experience of Vietnamese customers.
Pursuing the partnership's strategic goals, VNPT and KDDI seek to join forces in delivering new digital experiences to VNPT's customers that is fast, convenient, fully transparent and highly personalized – setting a new standard in the Vietnamese market.
The signing of this MoU also marks a significant milestone in the partnership between VNPT and KDDI, reaffirming the strong ties between two of the leading telecommunications enterprises in Vietnam and Japan.
■Background
- With over 100 million people, Vietnam is witnessing a surge in internet and mobile network penetration. The government is targeting a 30% GDP contribution from the digital economy by 2030, and is driving the adoption of online services, including public administration. Meanwhile, consumer lifestyles and usage patterns are becoming increasingly diverse, creating a wide spectrum of digital service needs. To stay competitive, telecom operators must implement adaptive business models that deliver customized products and services aligned with individual user preferences.
- VNPT is one of the leading telecommunications service providers in Vietnam, backed by a workforce of 34,000 and the country's most extensive network infrastructure – covering 99% of the population. With over 30 million mobile subscribers and 8 million broadband subscriptions, VNPT is one of the dominant CSPs in Vietnam, and is striving to become the number one provider of digital products and services in the market. In the highly competitive telecom landscape of Vietnam, VNPT is continuously working to bring new and improved experiences to its users.
- KDDI is a telecommunication service provider in Japan, offering multitude of services to individual customers through its "au", "UQ mobile" and "povo" brands, and to corporate customers through its "KDDI BUISNESS" brand. In May 2022, KDDI had stated "KDDI VISION 2030: The creation of a society in which anyone can make their dreams a reality, by enhancing the power to connect". Under this vision, KDDI is promoting its business strategy in the Mid-Term Management Strategy (FY2022-FY2025), defined as the "Satellite Growth Strategy". With a focus on 5G communications, data-driven practices, and generative AI, KDDI will accelerate business growth by providing value-added services in the growth areas of DX, finance, energy, and life transformation (LX) which encompasses five areas of future growth (Mobility, Sports/Entertainment, Web3/Metaverse, Healthcare, and Space). Placing "sustainability management" at the core, KDDI will aim to achieve the sustainable growth of society and the enhancement of corporate value together with our partners, by harnessing the "Satellite Growth Strategy" and strengthening the management base.
- Responding to evolving market conditions, VNPT and KDDI have entered into this partnership with the goal of harnessing the power of digital platforms to deliver highly personalized experiences to each user.
■Key Areas of Collaboration
VNPT seeks to accelerate its business expansion in Vietnam by leveraging its strong market presence and partnering with KDDI. Utilizing the technical expertise and operational know-how acquired through the deployment and management of digital services in Japan, KDDI will provide strategic guidance and technical support to VNPT's expansion efforts.
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■about VNPT
| Company name | VIETNAM POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS GROUP |
|---|---|
| Main business | Telecommunications & ICT business |
| Date of establishment | April, 1995 |
| Head office | 57 Huynh Thuc Khang, Lang Ward, Ha Noi, Viet Nam |
| President & CEO | Huỳnh Quang Liêm |
■about KDDI
| Company name | KDDI CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Main business | Telecommunications business |
| Date of establishment | June, 1984 |
| Head office | THE LINKPILLAR 1 NORTH, 2-21-1 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Registered Place of Business | 2-3-2, Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8003, Japan |
| President, Representative Director, CEO | Hiromichi Matsuda |
- *The information contained in the articles is current at the time of publication.
Products, service fees, service content and specifications, contact information, and other details are subject to change without notice.
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