Global IT services provider FPT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer, to initiate discussions on potential collaboration in the software and digital domain.

 Dr. Truong Gia Binh, FPT Corporation Founder and Chairman (L) and Mr. Takao Kato, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Director, Representative Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer (R) at the signing ceremony

The Memorandum of Understanding aims to initiate discussions to explore potential areas of collaboration in the software and digital domain, including but not limited to IT services, software development, and AI-related technologies, in order to support Mitsubishi Motors’ future initiatives in mobility. FPT will bring advanced expertise in AI and digital engineering, while Mitsubishi Motors will contribute its deep mobility knowledge across vehicle development and manufacturing.

Both sides will continue discussions with a view toward the potential establishment of a joint venture in the future, subject to further study and mutual agreement. 

“Japan is embarking on a vision to build a new nation powered by advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, quantum computing, regenerative medicine, and marine robotics. As a long-term partner to Japan, FPT is committed to contributing to this transformation alongside leading Japanese corporations, and this collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is a meaningful step in that direction. Together, we aim to accelerate AI- and data-driven transformation and foster innovation across the automotive industry,” said Dr Truong Gia Binh, FPT Corporation Founder and Chairman.

"By combining Mitsubishi Motors’ expertise in the mobility domain with FPT Group’s strong technological capabilities and human resource base in the IT and software field, this MoU is intended to contribute to the expansion of business opportunities for both companies," said Takao Kato, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation Director, Representative Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer.

FPT has built a strong presence in Japan, establishing itself as one of the market’s largest foreign-invested technology companies. The company has continued to expand its Japanese footprint with 18 offices and innovation hubs nationwide, 5,000 onsite employees, and more than 18,000 offshore professionals serving over 450 global clients.

With two decades of expertise in automotive technology, FPT has strengthened its position in the sector through a dedicated automotive subsidiary established in 2023 and a global network of 5,000 engineers serving leading OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and chipmakers. The company’s commitment to delivery excellence is reflected in adherence to international standards, including ISO 26262, ISO/SAE 21434, A-SPICE Level 3, and TISAX, further reinforcing its role as a trusted partner in driving digital transformation across the next generation of mobility.