Promoting digital transformation of Japanese manufacturing industry

The cooperation betweenFPT and Smart Holdings has been upgraded through the establishment of a joint venture company, in which FPT and Smart Holdings hold 49% and 51% of the shares, respectively. This cooperation aims to meet the growing demand for digital transformation in the Japanese manufacturing industry, especially in the trends of software-defined vehicles (SDV), integrated mobility services (Mobility as a Service) and carbon neutrality.

The joint venture inherits FPT's deep technological capabilities in the fields of AI, digital and visual-language modeling and Smart Holdings' deep experience in the Japanese manufacturing industry as well as its extensive network of partners with leading automobile corporations.

In the initial phase, FST-Japan will focus on developing projects with a large automobile corporation, then expand to other customers in the automobile industry.

FST-Japan’s key areas of focus include digitalizing design drawings, improving the quality of solution proposals, and supporting manufacturers in meeting stringent quality, cost, and schedule standards. Over the next five years, the company expects to create approximately $20 million (3 billion yen) in business opportunities.

Mr. Do Van Khac, Deputy General Director of FPT Software and General Director of FPT Japan, FPT Corporation, affirmed: “The establishment of the joint venture is part of our long-term strategy with the goal of promoting the digitalization of Japanese industry, especially the automotive sector. Combining FPT's global technology capabilities with Smart Holdings' extensive expertise gives us the position and ability to provide smart and impactful solutions, helping to optimize operations and accelerate the transition to next-generation and sustainable systems.”

“We will create new value by combining global experience and world- class human resources with direct implementation capabilities and Japanese quality, thereby providing advanced services to manufacturing businesses, especially customers in the automotive industry,” said Mr. Koichiro Sato, President and CEO of Smart Holdings.

FST-Japan not only inherits the solid foundation that FPT has built in Japan but also exploits the strength of its global network – especially in the automotive sector, one of the five strategic pillars of the group. With more than 20 years of experience in automotive technology, FPT established a specialized member company in this field in 2023 and currently owns a global network of 5,000 engineers, cooperating with automakers, component manufacturers and chip manufacturers around the world.

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