Status: Strategic Joint Venture Announced (Today) / Planning & Development | Location: Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi (Expansion of EcoDC)
The newly announced Strategic Joint Venture between HITC (HTC International Telecommunication JSC) and Evolution Data Centres is a significant investment aimed at transforming Vietnam's digital landscape. Announced today, December 9, 2025, the partnership is set to deliver large-scale, AI and hyperscale data centers in Vietnam's two major economic centers: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. This addresses the exponential demand for digital infrastructure in Vietnam, which currently boasts Southeast Asia's fastest-growing digital economy.
The joint venture combines Evolution's international expertise in developing and operating hyperscale facilities with HITC's deep local presence and robust telecommunications infrastructure. This synergy is crucial for building reliable, high-performance, and scalable digital infrastructure tailored to the needs of global cloud providers and domestic enterprises.
The focus is immediately placed on two flagship projects:
Ho Chi Minh City Development: A brand new, large-scale hyperscale data center specifically designed to meet the surging demand for cloud services and power-intensive AI workloads in Southern Vietnam.
EcoDC Data Centre (Hanoi): An expansion of HITC's existing facility in the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, which is already recognised as the first data center in Vietnam to achieve Uptime Tier III certification for both design and construction.
A core tenet of the joint venture is sustainability. The partners are committed to designing and operating facilities that minimise environmental impact by applying modern energy-saving technologies and strategically leveraging Vietnam's growing renewable energy resources. This emphasis on environmentally responsible infrastructure sets a new benchmark for sustainable digital growth in the region. By supporting the national agenda for digital transformation, this partnership is a critical enabler for Vietnam's long-term economic prosperity and digital leadership
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Project Name | HITC & Evolution Data Centres Joint Venture (Ho Chi Minh City Development) |
| Location | Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Hanoi (Expansion of EcoDC) |
| Status | Strategic Joint Venture Announced (Today) / Planning & Development |
| Commissioning | Phased; initial launch timelines not specified but focused on rapid delivery |
| Total IT Load | Large-scale (Specific MW capacity for HCMC facility not released) |
| Total Capacity | Designed for hyperscale and AI demands |
| Tier Level | Focus on high performance (One project already Uptime Tier III Certified) |
| Project Type | Large-Scale, Sustainable, AI/Hyperscale Data Centres |
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | ho chi minh |
| Population | 10 million |
| Urban Agglomeration | 14 million as of 2025 |
| City GDP | $59.5 billion |
| Per Capita Income | around $9,000 in 2025 |
| City Tier | Tier 1/Primary Economic & Digital Hub |
| Key Strengths | Fastest-growing digital economy in Southeast Asia, high cloud/AI demand, strong government push for digital transformation. |
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer / Operator | HITC (HTC International Telecommunication JSC) and Evolution Data Centres |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Zero Two (Strategic shareholder in Evolution) |
| Construction Contractor | Not specified |
| MEP Engineering | Not specified |
| Network Connectivity | HITC’s strong local presence and telecommunications infrastructure |
| Power Infrastructure | Designed to leverage Vietnam's renewable energy resources |
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Capacity | Large-scale (Specific figures pending development phases) |
| UPS Redundancy | High (One facility is already Uptime Tier III Certified) |
| Cooling System | Focus on environmentally-responsible and energy-saving technologies |
| Connectivity | High-performance digital infrastructure supporting cloud and AI services |
| PUE Target | Optimized for efficiency to minimize environmental impact |
| Energy Mix | Commitment to leveraging Vietnam's renewable energy resources |
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| Announcement | December 9, 2025 (Today) |
| Construction Start | Imminent for the new Ho Chi Minh City development |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Not specified |
| Full Buildout | Phased development over several years |
| Header | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Investment | Part of major strategic investment for sustainable infrastructure in Vietnam |
| Funding | HITC, Evolution Data Centres, and strategic investors |
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