FPT AI Factories Ranked Among World’s Fastest Supercomputers in TOP500 List
FPT AI 工廠躍居全球最快超級電腦 TOP500 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工廠於2025年6月發布的TOP500全球最快超級電腦榜單中分別排名第36與第38名，展現了其運用NVIDIA H200張量核心GPU與InfiniBand NDR400打造高效能AI基礎設施的領導實力。此里程碑強化了FPT的全球擴張雄心，該公司計畫再建三座AI工廠，並透過與NVIDIA、Mila及AITOMATIC的策略合作，以「Build Your Own AI」為願景推動各行各業的數位轉型。
SpaceX Explores Healthcare Collaboration with Vietnam’s Ministry of Health
SpaceX與越南衛生部探討醫療合作機會
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，探索利用其Starlink衛星系統提升遠端醫療服務的網路連接與數位基礎建設。在15億美元投資支持下，SpaceX計畫於越南設置10至15座地面站，助力該國數位健康轉型並改善偏遠地區醫療可及性。
Vietnam Enacts World‑First Stand‑Alone Digital Technology Law
越南頒布全球首部獨立數位科技產業法
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，旨在加速國家數位轉型並在2035年前支持15萬家科技企業，為人工智慧、數位資產及數據服務提供法律明確性。該法自2026年1月1日起生效，並透過稅收優惠、研發補助及簽證豁免等措施激勵產業發展，同時促進全球整合，確立越南為區域創新樞紐。
Thailand Crafts First National AI Law Aiming to Spur Innovation and Guard Against Risk
泰國制定首部全國性人工智慧法案，旨在促進創新與防範風險
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】：泰國即將推出首部人工智慧法案，參照歐盟《人工智慧法》，透過分級監管架構、實境測試沙盒與「注意義務」要求，達成創新與風險平衡。儘管全球科技巨頭對此草案表示歡迎，但在地界卻呼籲需更明確的定義、更友善中小企業的合規機制，以及針對深偽技術等風險的更強化防護措施。
AIS Rolls Out Thailand’s First Hyperscale Cloud Platform to Boost AI‑Driven Growth
AIS推出泰國首個超大規模雲端平台，加速AI驅動增長
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攜手Oracle推出AIS Cloud——泰國首個超大規模雲端平台，完全部署於本地資料中心，以支援安全且可擴展的AI工作負載，滿足國家數據主權需求。該平台榮獲dSURE三星認證並獲政府強力支持，旨在推動泰國數位轉型，為本地企業提供稅收優惠、合規便利與深度技術創新的穩定基礎。
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發展，擬在曼谷成立UNESCO支持的治理中心
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】：泰國將於2027年前投資54億美元於人工智慧基礎設施，並在曼谷成立東南亞首個聯合國教科文組織（UNESCO）支持的AI治理實踐中心，以推動倫理AI的採用、培訓與合作。此計畫目標涵蓋1000萬名用戶與9萬名專業人士，並包括開放原始碼基礎設施與全國性數據中心，確保泰國的數位成長與全球標準接軌。
ASEAN Digital Ministers Unite in Bangkok to Tackle Online Scams and Boost Regional Cyber Resilience
東盟數位部長齊聚曼谷，攜手打擊網絡詐騙並強化區域網絡韌性
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】：在第五屆東盟數位部長會議於曼谷召開期間，部長們共同通過區域反詐騙響應框架，啟動ASEAN CERT，並推進事故應對標準，以協力打擊網絡威脅。會議同時推動數位貿易整合、AI倫理指南及扶持科技新創的相關措施，旨在為東南亞打造一個安全且包容的數位未來。
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力落後東盟對手，導致工廠關閉
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】：世界銀行警告，泰國中小企業在創新與研發方面遠落後區域同儕，導致2024年超過24,000家企業關閉、35,000個就業機會流失。為重拾競爭力並釋放成長潛力，國家經濟社會發展委員會（NESDC）呼籲加大融資、稅收支持及強化公私部門合作，以協助中小企業現代化並應對全球挑戰。