Alphabet’s Google is reportedly considering a significant investment to establish a hyperscale data center in Vietnam, marking the first major venture of its kind by a leading U.S. tech company in the country.
According to a source familiar with the matter, Google is exploring the development of the data center near Ho Chi Minh City, leveraging the strategic advantages of Vietnam’s southern economic hub.
While the exact scale of the investment remains undisclosed, it is expected to provide a substantial boost to Vietnam’s technology sector, according to WMedia.
Despite Vietnam’s rapidly expanding digital economy, the country has historically trailed behind its regional peers in attracting large-scale data center investments, primarily due to infrastructure limitations.
Google’s potential move would signal a significant shift, aligning with the increasing demand for cloud services from both local and international clients.
Vietnam’s digital transformation, driven in part by the popularity of Google platforms like YouTube, has positioned the country as a key market for the tech giant.
According to Reuters, Google has not officially commented on the plans, sources indicate that internal discussions are ongoing, with the data center possibly becoming operational by 2027.
This development underscores Vietnam’s growing importance as a digital hub in Southeast Asia and reflects Google’s confidence in the region’s future growth potential.
