- Viettel’s new facility will be Vietnam’s first hyperscale data centre, with a capacity exceeding 100MW.
- The project aims to support digital transformation, smart city initiatives, and advanced technologies like AI and 5G.
What happened: Viettel starts building Vietnam’s largest data centre in Ho Chi Minh City
Viettel Group officially commenced construction on Vietnam’s largest data centre, with a projected capacity of 140MW. Located in the Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park in Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, the facility will span nearly four hectares and house approximately 10,000 racks.
The centre will be built to Uptime Tier III international standards, offering an average rack power density of 10kW, with some racks supporting up to 60kW. This configuration is specifically designed to meet the demands of modern AI, big data, and high-performance computing workloads.
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Why it’s important
This marks a significant leap in Vietnam’s digital infrastructure development. The hyperscale facility will provide essential support for the country’s ambitions in digital governance, smart city planning, and emerging technologies such as AI, 5G, and cloud computing.
By offering large-scale, high-performance infrastructure, the data centre is expected to attract foreign investment and technology partners, further integrating Vietnam into the global digital economy. It also reflects a growing focus on sustainable and energy-efficient infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
