Vietnam's tech giant FPT partners with world-leading Niels Bohr Institute in quantum physics

Partnering with a world-leading research institute

The agreement was signed during General Secretary and State President To Lam’s state visit to Denmark.

Under the memorandum of understanding signed by Pham Minh Tuan, FPT deputy CEO and CEO of FPT Software, and Professor Joachim Mathiesen, director of the Niels Bohr Institute, the two sides will focus on joint research programs in quantum science and information technology.

The partnership will also promote exchanges of doctoral researchers, experts and lecturers, as well as academic workshops to identify research areas with long-term application potential.

Part of the University of Copenhagen, the Niels Bohr Institute is widely regarded as a birthplace of modern quantum physics, having produced theoretical foundations that transformed science worldwide.

Partnering with such an institution will not only give FPT access to the latest scientific advances but also establish direct channels for Vietnamese technology professionals to learn from leading experts.

Commenting on the agreement, Pham Minh Tuan emphasized that developing quantum technology capabilities requires systematic, long-term investment in human resources and international cooperation.

The partnership reflects FPT’s strong commitment to promoting innovation and opens a new chapter in scientific cooperation between Vietnam and Denmark.

Quantum technology: the next wave after AI

While artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global economy, quantum information technology is seen by scientists as a key to the next era of computing.

By harnessing the principles of quantum superposition and entanglement, quantum computers could solve highly complex simulation and optimization problems far faster than conventional computers, including tasks that would take even today’s most powerful supercomputers thousands of years to complete.

The technology’s potential extends beyond laboratories, with possible breakthroughs in information security, banking and finance, supply chain optimization, new materials research and drug development.

FPT’s proactive efforts to seek global partners in quantum technology reflect its long-term vision of preparing for the next major technological leap. 

Realizing this vision requires bridging the gap between academic research and business applications. By involving Vietnamese scientists and doctoral researchers in international quantum projects, FPT could help develop highly skilled experts capable of contributing to global technological advances.

A strategic step toward global positioning

According to FPT representatives, the partnership in Denmark demonstrates the group’s commitment to its 'Go Global' strategy at a new scale and level of ambition, moving beyond conventional software services exports to focus on core technologies, or deep tech.

As Vietnam seeks to shift toward a knowledge- and technology-driven growth model, partnerships between domestic private enterprises and leading global research institutions can serve as an important bridge.

Alongside AI and big data infrastructure, which are entering a period of accelerated development, quantum technology is expected to be a strategic component of FPT’s 10- to 20-year vision. 

It could help the group strengthen its leadership position, support sustainable growth and further demonstrate the competitiveness of Vietnamese businesses on the global technology stage.