FPT AI Factories Ranked Among World’s Fastest Supercomputers in TOP500 List
FPT「AI 工廠」躋身 TOP500 全球最快超級電腦榜單
FPT’s AI factories in Japan and Vietnam have secured the 36th and 38th spots respectively in the June 2025 edition of the TOP500 list, marking a significant milestone for the global tech firm. The Japan-based AI factory, with 146,304 cores, delivered 49.85 PFLOPS, while the Vietnam facility achieved 46.65 PFLOPS using 142,240 cores. Both leverage InfiniBand NDR400 interconnects to support large-scale AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads with low latency and high scalability. This recognition establishes FPT as the No.1 commercial AI cloud provider in Japan, offering cutting-edge NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs (SXM5), and highlights Vietnam’s emergence as a global AI player, ranking among the top 15 AI nations.
The inclusion in the 65th edition of the TOP500 underscores FPT’s global engineering expertise and leadership in AI infrastructure. The company plans to build three more AI factories worldwide in the next five years, supporting its vision to make AI more accessible and drive digital transformation across sectors. FPT’s efforts are backed by strategic partnerships with NVIDIA, Mila, and AITOMATIC, reinforcing its commitment to AI innovation. Developed under the philosophy of “Build Your Own AI,” FPT’s infrastructure enables businesses and individuals globally to tailor AI solutions to their needs, accelerating R&D and the adoption of advanced technologies.
https://vir.com.vn/fpt-ai-factories-named-among-top500-worlds-fastest-supercomputers-131170.html
小編點評：FPT 在日本與越南的 AI 工廠分別名列 2025 年 6 月 TOP500 全球最快超級電腦榜第 36 與第 38 名，展現其以 NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPU 與 InfiniBand NDR400 打造的高效能 AI 基礎設施領導力。這項里程碑也強化 FPT 的全球擴張企圖：在 NVIDIA、Mila 與 AITOMATIC 等合作夥伴支持下，FPT 計畫再增建三座 AI 工廠，並以「Build Your Own AI」願景推動各產業數位轉型。
SpaceX Explores Healthcare Collaboration with Vietnam’s Ministry of Health
SpaceX 洽談與越南衛生部合作，探索醫療領域協作
A delegation from SpaceX, led by Andrew Matlock, director of enterprise sales, met with Vietnam’s Ministry of Health (MoH) on June 18 in Hanoi to explore potential collaboration in enhancing the country’s healthcare infrastructure. Discussions focused on expanding internet connectivity for hospitals and clinics in remote regions through SpaceX’s Starlink satellite system, developing digital infrastructure for remote medical services, streamlining healthcare operations, and exploring public investment opportunities. Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan welcomed the cooperation, proposing active information exchange and assigning key departments to coordinate with SpaceX on the proposed initiatives.
The MoH emphasised the government’s strong focus on digital transformation in the health sector, including the rollout of electronic health records, telemedicine, and data centres. Despite progress, challenges persist in remote and underserved areas, prompting the need for global partnerships. SpaceX, which operates a global high-speed internet service via its satellite network, had previously announced a $1.5 billion investment plan to improve broadband connectivity in Vietnam. In the initial phase, the company aims to establish 10–15 ground stations across the country to support internet access in border, island, and remote regions.
https://vir.com.vn/spacex-seeks-opportunities-in-vietnams-healthcare-sector-131127.html
小編點評：SpaceX 與越南衛生部會面，探討透過 Starlink 衛星系統提升偏遠地區醫療網路連線與遠距醫療數位基礎建設的可行性。依據 15 億美元投資規劃，SpaceX 計畫在越南設置 10–15 座地面站，以支援弱勢地區的數位健康轉型與網路可近性。
Vietnam Enacts World‑First Stand‑Alone Digital Technology Law
越南通過全球首部獨立《數位科技法》
Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed the Law on Digital Technology Industry, making the country the first to adopt a dedicated statute for the sector. Approved on June 14 with 441 of 445 votes and set to take effect on January 1 2026, the law is designed to accelerate national digital transformation, give legal certainty to artificial intelligence, digital assets and data services, and help realise the “Make in Vietnam” goal of nurturing 150,000 tech firms by 2035. Drafted by the Ministry of Science and Technology, it aligns with Politburo Resolutions 57‑NQ/TW and 68‑NQ/TW and offers a framework for deeper global integration of Vietnam’s digital economy.
The legislation couples broad incentives with tight governance: domestic startups can recoup up to 50 percent of technology‑acquisition and prototype costs, SMEs gain procurement and infrastructure support, and qualifying foreign‑invested enterprises receive multi‑year corporate‑tax breaks for transferring advanced technologies. Additional provisions include import‑duty exemptions for R&D equipment, personal‑income‑tax holidays for Vietnamese digital specialists, five‑year visa waivers for foreign experts, a regulatory sandbox for virtual‑asset pilots, and a risk‑based regime for high‑risk AI. New digital‑technology zones and overseas representative offices will further attract capital, talent and partnerships, cementing Vietnam’s ambition to become a regional innovation hub.
小編點評：越南成為全球首個通過獨立《數位科技產業法》的國家，目標加速數位轉型，並透過釐清 AI、數位資產與資料服務的法律定位，支持到 2035 年培育 15 萬家科技企業。該法自 2026 年 1 月起生效，提供稅負優惠、研發支持與簽證豁免等激勵，同時推動全球接軌，並將越南打造為區域創新樞紐。
Thailand Crafts First National AI Law Aiming to Spur Innovation and Guard Against Risk
泰國擘劃首部國家 AI 法，力求促進創新並防範風險
Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has wrapped up public hearings on a draft Artificial Intelligence Bill and plans to submit it for cabinet approval by the end of July, laying the groundwork for the kingdom’s first binding AI legislation. Built on two earlier draft laws—one regulating AI‑enabled business services, the other promoting AI innovation—the new measure adopts a risk‑based framework inspired by the EU’s AI Act, empowering sectoral regulators to classify systems as prohibited, high‑risk or general use. ETDA’s four‑tier governance model ranges from international cooperation and sector oversight to corporate guidelines and public AI literacy, while providers—domestic or foreign—must meet “duty of care” obligations and overseas vendors will have to appoint local legal representatives.
The bill’s promoters say it will unlock broader AI adoption by clearing legal roadblocks, authorising sandboxes for real‑world testing, and allowing limited reuse of personal data for public‑benefit AI projects. Two new committees—the Regulator Committee and an expert panel to track emerging risks—would guide enforcement. Feedback from 80 organisations, including Google and Microsoft, has largely applauded the balanced approach, though concerns linger over the readiness of sector regulators and the breadth of definitions. Thai tech leaders are urging clear high‑risk criteria, tiered compliance for SMEs, certified “AI auditors” and a public AI‑incident portal, while startups advocate phased labelling for AI‑generated content to curb deepfakes without stifling innovation.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3059684/an-intelligent-approach-to-ai-governance
小編點評：泰國即將推出首部 AI 法律，參考歐盟《AI 法案》設計，以分級監管框架、真實場域測試沙盒與「注意義務（duty of care）」要求，在創新與風險之間取得平衡。雖獲全球科技企業歡迎，但草案也引發本地對定義更清晰、對中小企業更友善的合規設計，以及更強化深偽等風險防護措施的呼聲。
AIS Rolls Out Thailand’s First Hyperscale Cloud Platform to Boost AI‑Driven Growth
AIS 推出泰國首個超大型雲端平台，推動 AI 驅動成長
Advanced Info Service has launched AIS Cloud, a 4‑billion‑baht hyperscale service built on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and hosted entirely in Thai data centres to meet the nation’s cybersecurity and data‑sovereignty requirements. Touted as a catalyst for Thailand’s fast‑growing AI market—projected to surge from ฿12.2 billion in 2023 to ฿95.1 billion by 2028—the platform offers auto‑scaling capacity for demanding AI and machine‑learning workloads, contracts and billing in Thai baht, and local after‑sales support. Digital Economy and Society permanent secretary Wisit Wisitsora‑at said geopolitical uncertainty and sustainability pressures are forcing enterprises to modernise, while AIS chief enterprise business officer Phupa Akavipat positioned the service as the backbone of Thailand’s digital transformation and “long‑term technological sovereignty.”
AIS Cloud is the first provider to earn depa’s top‑tier dSURE 3‑Star certification for safety, cybersecurity and environmental responsibility, granting corporate customers access to tax incentives via the agency’s digital‑service catalogue. Depa CTO Passakon Prathombutr said the award underscores the government’s push for universal, high‑standard cloud access. AIS added that its locally governed infrastructure shields businesses from foreign‑exchange risk, eases compliance, and offers a resilient foundation for deep‑tech innovation across healthcare, logistics, agriculture and tourism.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3058940/ais-launches-b4bn-thai-cloud-service
小編點評：AIS 與 Oracle 合作推出泰國首個超大型雲端平台 AIS Cloud，並完全託管於泰國資料中心，以支援安全、可擴展的 AI 工作負載並符合國家資料主權需求。該平台獲得 dSURE 3 Star 認證與政府強力支持，目標推動泰國數位轉型，並為本地企業提供稅務誘因、合規便利與深科技創新的穩固基礎。
Thailand Commits US$5.4 Billion to AI Drive, Plans UNESCO‑Backed Governance Hub in Bangkok
泰國承諾投入 54 億美元推動 AI，並計畫在曼谷設立 UNESCO 支持的治理樞紐
Thailand will invest US$5.4 billion in artificial‑intelligence infrastructure by 2027 and partner with UNESCO to establish Southeast Asia’s first AI Governance Practice Centre (AIGPC) in Bangkok, the government announced at the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the centre—set to open in January 2026 at the Digital Economy and Society Ministry—will act as a regional node for information‑exchange, training and collaboration, underpinned by an action plan devised by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).
The AI push targets 10 million users, 90,000 professionals and 50,000 developers, alongside an open‑source AI infrastructure and a US$61 million national data centre expected to generate about US$50 million in sectoral value. UNESCO director‑general Audrey Azoulay welcomed the move, warning that AI’s benefits must be balanced against risks of inequality and disinformation. Officials said the Bangkok hub will help align Thailand’s rapid digitisation with global ethical standards and position the kingdom as the Asia‑Pacific’s AI governance leader.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3057912/thai-ai-investment-commitments-top-15-billion
小編點評：泰國將在 2027 年前投入 54 億美元建置 AI 基礎設施，並在曼谷成立東南亞首個由 UNESCO 支持的「AI 治理實務中心」，以推動合乎倫理的 AI 採用、人才培訓與跨域合作。該計畫以 1,000 萬使用者與 9 萬名專業人才為目標，並包含開源基礎設施與國家資料中心建置，以使泰國數位成長與全球標準對齊。
ASEAN Digital Ministers Unite in Bangkok to Tackle Online Scams and Boost Regional Cyber Resilience
東協數位部長齊聚曼谷，聯手打擊網路詐騙並提升區域資安韌性
At the 5th ASEAN Digital Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok (Jan 16–17), Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Digital Economy & Society Minister Prasert Chantararuangthong rallied counterparts from the 10‑nation bloc and dialogue partners around a common agenda: safeguarding Southeast Asia’s fast‑growing digital economy from cyber threats. Ministers endorsed the 2023‑24 ASEAN Online Scam Survey Report as a blueprint for joint action, pledged to create an early‑warning system for cross‑border fraud, and welcomed the launch of ASEAN CERT in Singapore alongside a new Checklist on Cyberspace Norms to harmonise incident‑response standards.
The gathering also advanced work on an ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement to speed digital‑trade integration, backed fresh investment channels for regional tech start‑ups, and approved data‑governance and AI‑ethics documents—including guidelines for generative AI—to ensure transparency and personal‑data protection. Delegates discussed lowering cross‑border mobile fees and tightening SIM‑card registration rules to curb scam calls originating in border areas such as Thailand‑Cambodia and Thailand‑Myanmar, underlining ASEAN’s resolve to build a secure, inclusive and innovation‑driven digital future.
https://www.nationthailand.com/business/tech/40045300
小編點評：在曼谷舉行的第 5 屆東協數位部長會議上，各國部長共同因應資安威脅：背書區域詐騙應對框架、啟動 ASEAN CERT，並推進事件應變標準。會議同時推動數位貿易整合、AI 倫理指引與扶植科技新創的措施，目標為東南亞打造安全且具包容性的數位未來。
World Bank Warns Thai SMEs Trail ASEAN Rivals in Innovation, Spurring Factory Closures
世界銀行警告：泰國中小企業創新落後東協同業，工廠關閉潮加劇
Thai small‑ and medium‑sized enterprises are falling dangerously behind regional peers in research, development and technology adoption, according to the World Bank’s Thailand Economic Monitor – February 2025. Only 11.9 percent of Thai firms report process innovation, compared with 40.9 percent in the Philippines, 37.9 percent in Vietnam and 37.3 percent in Malaysia; a mere 1.1 percent invest in R&D. National Economic and Social Development Council secretary‑general Danucha Pichayanan said the shortfall, compounded by trade‑war headwinds, has fed a wave of shutdowns—nearly 24,000 SME deregistrations and 1,234 factory closures in 2024 alone—costing more than 35,000 jobs, mostly in manufacturing.
The World Bank ranks Thailand last among five ASEAN economies for introducing new products, adopting foreign technology and spending on R&D, warning that the innovation gap threatens long‑term competitiveness. The NESDC urges expanded finance, tax incentives and stronger public‑private collaboration to help the kingdom’s 12.9 million SME workforce upgrade production, trim costs and withstand global volatility. Bridging the gap, the council says, is critical not only to stabilise employment but to unlock untapped export and growth potential for Thai industry.
https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/business/economy/40051268
小編點評：世界銀行指出，泰國中小企業在創新與研發方面明顯落後區域同業，導致 2024 年超過 24,000 家企業停業並造成 35,000 個工作流失。為重拾競爭力並釋放成長潛力，泰國國家經濟社會發展委員會（NESDC）呼籲加大融資支持、提供稅務協助，並強化公私協作，協助中小企業現代化並適應全球壓力。