Viettel IDC Data Center Campus: 140MW Hyperscale & AI Hub in Vietnam
Status: Under Construction / Active Phase 1 Buildout | Location: Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Project Overview
Viettel IDC’s HCM3 (Tan Phu Trung Hyperscale Campus) is Vietnam’s largest hyperscale data center development, strategically located in Ho Chi Minh City to support the country’s rapidly expanding digital economy and growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure. Delivering up to 140 MW of critical IT capacity across a four-hectare campus, the facility is purpose-built for global hyperscale cloud providers, over-the-top (OTT) content platforms, telecommunications operators, financial institutions, and enterprises deploying artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Engineered for next-generation computing environments, HCM3 supports standard rack densities of approximately 10 kW while accommodating high-density configurations of up to 60 kW per rack, making it well suited for GPU-intensive AI training clusters and large-scale compute applications. The campus incorporates proprietary liquid cooling technologies, AI-driven infrastructure management systems, and highly resilient electrical and mechanical infrastructure to maximize operational efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Designed to achieve a target Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) of less than 1.40, the facility emphasizes energy-efficient operations while supporting future-ready digital infrastructure. As a carrier-neutral campus, HCM3 provides direct connectivity to Vietnam’s major international subsea fiber cable systems, delivering low-latency access to regional and global cloud platforms, internet exchanges, and enterprise networks. Combined with advanced physical security, continuous infrastructure monitoring, and scalable deployment capabilities, HCM3 serves as a strategic digital gateway for cloud expansion, AI innovation, and digital transformation across Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | Viettel IDC Data Center Campus: 140MW Hyperscale & AI Hub in Vietnam |
| Location | Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, Cu Chi District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Status | Under Construction / Active Phase 1 Buildout |
| Commissioning | Phase 1 Go-Live: Target Q1 2026 / Multi-Phase Buildout (2026–2030) |
| Total IT Load | 140 MW Critical IT Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | 140 MW Total IT Power Capacity across a 40,000 m² (~430,000 sq ft) gross facility footprint supporting 10,000 racks |
| Tier Level | Tier III Certified Architecture / Rated-3 TIA-942 / ISO 27001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Greenfield Hyperscale, High-Density AI Colocation & Sovereign Cloud Hub |
City Profile
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| 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. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | Viettel IDC |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | EVN (Electricity of Vietnam) & Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park Development Joint Stock Company |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Vietnamese & Regional Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | Viettel IDC In-House Technical Infrastructure & Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with dual subterranean path-diverse fiber entrance vaults; redundant Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); direct low-latency dark fiber backhaul to Viettel's national fiber backbone and major subsea cable landing stations (AAE-1, APG, IA, ADC, ALC). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual 110kV dedicated high-voltage utility grid feeds supplied by EVN, static distributed 2N / N+1 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated switchgear, and standby emergency diesel generator arrays with multi-day on-site fuel reserves. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 140 MW Secured Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Distributed Redundant Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | High-efficiency chilled-water precision cooling plant with free-cooling economizers, Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling (DLC) readiness for high-density AI clusters, and AI-powered automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host offering direct low-latency cloud express on-ramps and cross-connect options across domestic and international fiber routes. |
| PUE Target | < 1.40 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | High-reliability EVN grid power integrated with commitments toward direct renewable energy power purchase options (DPPA framework) and rooftop solar generation. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | April 2024 |
| Construction Start | April 2025 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Target Q1 2026 |
| Full Buildout | Active Multi-Phase Development through 2030 |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $400,000,000 USD to $600,000,000 USD Total Campus Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Infrastructure Financing by Viettel Group |