VNPT IDC Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Data Center: Enterprise Colocation in HCMC District 1
Status: Fully Operational Enterprise Data Center | Location: 12/1 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Project Overview
VNPT IDC Nguyen Thi Minh Khai is a strategic urban edge data center facility located in District 1, the central business district of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Operated by Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), the facility is designed to provide low-latency digital infrastructure for organizations that require close proximity to the city's financial, commercial, and government institutions. Covering approximately 400 m² and accommodating up to 75 server racks, the data center delivers secure colocation, managed hosting, cloud connectivity, and interconnection services for financial institutions, government agencies, multinational corporations, telecommunications providers, and enterprise customers with mission-critical IT requirements. Its central location makes it particularly suitable for latency-sensitive applications such as financial transactions, digital banking, e-commerce platforms, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and business continuity solutions that benefit from rapid access to users and network infrastructure within Ho Chi Minh City. Built and operated in accordance with international Tier III standards, the facility incorporates concurrently maintainable electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including redundant power distribution, advanced uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, standby backup generators, and precision cooling technologies that ensure continuous availability and operational reliability. The data center also features comprehensive physical security measures, including controlled access systems, biometric authentication, 24/7 CCTV surveillance, environmental monitoring, and advanced fire detection and suppression systems to protect customer equipment and critical business data. Direct integration with VNPT's nationwide telecommunications backbone provides customers with high-speed, low-latency connectivity to major cities throughout Vietnam as well as international internet gateways and subsea cable systems, enabling seamless access to cloud platforms, enterprise networks, and global digital services. Supporting hybrid cloud architectures, disaster recovery, private networking, and edge computing applications, VNPT IDC Nguyen Thi Minh Khai serves as an important component of VNPT's national data center ecosystem while reinforcing Ho Chi Minh City's role as Vietnam's leading commercial and digital technology hub.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | VNPT IDC Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Data Center: Enterprise Colocation in HCMC District 1 |
| Location | 12/1 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| Status | Fully Operational Enterprise Data Center |
| Commissioning | Operational |
| Total IT Load | ~1.0 MW to 2.0 MW Utility Power Capacity Allocation |
| Total Capacity | ~400 m² (~4,305 sq ft) net technical whitespace / 75 server rack capacity |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Design Standard / ISO 27001, ISO 9001, PCI-DSS Compliant |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Central Business District (CBD) Edge Colocation & Enterprise 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 | VNPT Information Technology Company |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | EVN HCMC (Electricity of Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City) Utility Network |
| Construction Contractor | Specialized Vietnamese Mission-Critical EPC Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | VNPT Infrastructure & Technical Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Dual path-diverse fiber entrance conduits, direct interconnects to VNPT national fiber network, local IP peering, multi-carrier access, and direct dark fiber links to major HCMC telecom hubs and subsea cable landing gateways. |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual high-voltage city utility grid feeds, static N+1 / 2N uninterruptible power supply (UPS) modules, automated transfer switches (ATS), and standby emergency diesel generator systems with on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | ~1.0 MW to 2.0 MW Total Utility Power Allocation |
| UPS Redundancy | N+1 / 2N Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Precision CRAC units in N+1 redundancy, hot/cold aisle containment, closed-loop cooling, and automated BMS environmental controls. |
| Connectivity | High-bandwidth optical fiber links connecting District 1 directly to VNPT's major data centers across Vietnam, including VNPT IDC Tan Thuan (HCMC) and VNPT IDC Hoa Lac / Nam Thang Long (Hanoi). |
| PUE Target | < 1.50 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | National utility grid electricity integrated with VNPT's corporate energy-efficiency policies. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | 2008–2010 |
| Construction Start | 2010 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | Operational |
| Full Buildout | Fully Operational Active Facility |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $5,000,000 USD to $10,000,000 USD Facility Capital Expenditure |
| Funding | State-Owned Enterprise Capital Expenditure (VNPT Group) |