The initiative comes as Vietnam's trade surpassed one trillion US dollars in the first ten months of 2026, up 32.3 per cent year-on-year, while the number of small and medium-sized exporters increased by around nine per cent. Our reporter Victor Nguyen has more.
This company is one of Vietnam's first tech companies to go abroad, starting in 1999 and has since passed the US$1.5 billion mark in overseas IT service revenue. This year, its global revenue rose by 12%, while AI-related services grew 55%. Its next goal - US$ 5 billion by 2030, reflects the shift Go Global is pushing for: from low-cost outsourcing to high-value technology.
Nguyen Thi Dan Phuong, Vice President & Head, Global Marketing & Customer Experience, FPT Software said: "Over the past 25 years of global expansion, our company has evolved from a software outsourcing company into an end-to-end IT services provider. Our next step is to deliver higher-value services, including managed services, technology consulting and the adoption of emerging technologies. As the world enters a new technological era driven by AI, UAVs and quantum computing, new opportunities are opening up equally to countries and businesses".
The company is joining businesses across a range of sectors in the Go Global programme, all determined to make their mark on international markets with distinctly Vietnamese products.
By 2030, the Go Global programme aims to train 10,000 businesses in international trade and investment, support 100 firms investing overseas and another 100 joining global value chains, while helping at least 10 businesses achieve over US$10 million each in annual online export sales.
Vu Ba Phu, Director General, Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency, Ministry of Industry & Trade said: We aim to expand Viet Nam's economic reach beyond our domestic market by strengthening the global competitiveness of Vietnamese businesses and establishing overseas distribution networks, production facilities and innovation centres.
However, expanding into international markets remains a challenge. Many will need guidance and support from industry associations and other partners to navigate the complexities of going global.
Nguyen Thi Thu Giang, Deputy Chairwoman, Vietnam Software & IT Services Association said: "Vietnamese businesses face challenges in understanding foreign markets, regulations and securing funding. Associations like ours help connect them with potential customers and partners through business forums, while providing credibility certifications and capability verification to strengthen their position in international markets."
A wider support network will bring together business associations, overseas trade offices, the Global Index and dedicated platforms. Businesses will have the opportunity to expand their reach, play a greater role in global value chains, meet export standards and establish their own position in international markets.
