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Vietnam Data Center Advisory & Investment Platform

Navigating site acquisition, PDP8 power grid connectivity, MIC licensing, and turnkey EPC execution for hyperscale & enterprise data centers in Vietnam.

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DCOMPASS AT A GLANCE

Vietnam Digital Infrastructure Pioneer

DCOMPASS bridges global capital with high-grade Vietnam digital infrastructure assets while preserving strict ESG sustainability and regulatory compliance.

150+ MW

Pipeline Capacity Audited

100%

PDP8 Grid & Permitting Compliance

Market Expertise

Deep domain knowledge of hyperscaler requirements and local utility bottlenecks.

Regulatory Mastery

Streamlined licensing for telecom, EIA, construction, and data security law.

Prime Site Access

Curated land parcels with pre-allocated 110kV/220kV substation access in Hanoi, HCMC & Binh Duong.

END-TO-END CAPABILITIES

Our Core Solutions

Comprehensive lifecycle services designed for institutional investors, hyperscalers, and regional data center operators.

Investment Advisory

Market entry strategy, investment planning, commercial due diligence, risk analysis & M&A transaction support.

Legal & Licensing

Regulatory compliance, telecom licenses, construction permits, environmental approvals & power agreements.

Site Selection

GIS-driven land assessment, flood/seismic risk evaluation, power grid proximity & expansion potential.

Infrastructure Assessment

Electrical grid capacity, 110kV/220kV substation access, fiber dark routes, water cooling availability & transport logistics.

Project Development

Development strategy, design coordination, EPC partner selection, construction oversight & operational readiness.

Market Intelligence

Market sizing, MW supply pipeline, hyperscaler absorption, pricing benchmarks & AI infrastructure demand trends.

Strategic Partnership

Joint ventures, local operating partnerships, government relations, utility agreements & technology alliances.

VIETNAM MARKET LANDSCAPE

Why Invest in Vietnam Data Centers?

Vietnam is rapidly emerging as Southeast Asia’s next strategic cloud & AI computing hub, backed by strong government digitalization directives, PDP8 power allocations, and subsea fiber expansion.

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Market Growth Rate
14.8% CAGR

CAGR 2025-2030 forecast

Digital Economy Value
$45B

Projected national GDP share

Internet Penetration
78.6M

High active mobile & broadband base

Data Center Capacity
150+ MW

Planned MW expansion pipeline

ECOSYSTEM INTEGRATION

The Vietnam Data Center Ecosystem

DCOMPASS coordinates stakeholders across the full digital infrastructure value chain.

Investors

Institutional funds & PE firms

Operators

Hyperscalers & Colocation providers

Developers

Industrial park & asset developers

Government Authorities

MIC, MOIT, MONRE & Provincial PPCs

Power Providers

EVN grid & DPPA renewable suppliers

Fiber Providers

Subsea cable landing & telco carriers

Cloud Providers

Public & Hybrid cloud platforms

AI Infra Providers

GPU cluster & liquid cooling vendors

Technology Partners

UPS, generator & HVAC OEMs

Construction Partners

Tier III/IV certified EPC contractors

CO-INVESTMENT & GREENFIELD

Featured Investment Opportunities

High-yield data center development projects and joint-venture opportunities in Vietnam.

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Hanoi

Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park DC Site A

Thach That, Hanoi
60 MW (Dual 110kV Substation Access)
HCMC

HCMC High-Tech Park Phase 2

Thu Duc City, HCMC
100 MW (Direct 220kV Substation connection)
Binh DuongConfidential

Confidential Greenfield Site Binh Duong

Binh Duong Province
150 MW (Dedicated Substation allocated)
Additional information is available upon request.
TRACK RECORD

Featured Projects

Showcasing active, completed, and pipeline data center infrastructure builds across Vietnam.

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Hanoi Northern Tier III+ Hyperscale Campusongoing
Hyperscale Cloud

Hanoi Northern Tier III+ Hyperscale Campus

Phase 1 (20MW) under construction with full structural completion expected Q4 2026.

60 MW TotalView Case Study
HCMC AI & Edge Compute Facilitycompleted
AI High-Density

HCMC AI & Edge Compute Facility

Direct liquid-cooled facility designed for 40kW/rack GPU workloads.

15 MW ActiveView Case Study
Da Nang Subsea Landing Station & Data Centerpipeline
Connectivity Hub

Da Nang Subsea Landing Station & Data Center

Strategic gateway connecting Vietnam directly to regional subsea cables.

30 MW PipelineView Case Study
MARKET INTELLIGENCE & NEWS

Latest Insights & Market Reports

Stay informed with high-impact research, regulatory updates, and market intelligence on Vietnam digital infrastructure.

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AI DATA CENTERS IN VIETNAM: ARE RISK CLASSIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION OF AI SYSTEMS REQUIRED?NEWS/RESEARCH
DCOMPASS Editorial2026-09-28

AI DATA CENTERS IN VIETNAM: ARE RISK CLASSIFICATION AND NOTIFICATION OF AI SYSTEMS REQUIRED?

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (“AI”) is driving increasing demand for high-performance data centers in Vietnam. In addition to traditional data centers, many projects are being developed under the AI Data Center model, incorporating GPU systems, high-performance computing capabilities, cloud computing platforms, and infrastructure serving the development, training, and deployment of AI models. This development raises an important legal question: Is an AI Data Center required to carry out procedures for classifying or registering an AI system in Vietnam? The answer depends primarily on the nature of the activities performed by the Data Center. The fact that a data center is used to operate AI systems does not mean that the entire data center itself becomes an “AI system” and is therefore automatically subject to the legal obligations applicable to AI systems.

IF NOT VIETNAM, WHERE? IF NOT NOW, WHEN?NEWS/BLOG
DCOMPASS Editorial2026-09-24

IF NOT VIETNAM, WHERE? IF NOT NOW, WHEN?

Something structural is happening in Southeast Asia's data center map right now, and most of the region's traditional hubs are on the wrong side of it. Over the past 18 months, the four markets that absorbed almost all of ASEAN's hyperscale and AI infrastructure capital — Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and, to a lesser extent, Indonesia — have each hit a wall of land, water or power. Governments that used to compete on how fast they could approve a new campus are now competing on how carefully they can slow one down. Meanwhile Laos and Cambodia, historically bystanders in this story, are actively opening their doors, and Vietnam has spent the same 18 months doing the opposite of everyone else: removing conditions instead of adding them. For anyone advising investors, developers, or governments on where the next wave of Southeast Asian digital infrastructure lands, the question in the title is not rhetorical. It is the live question.

DOES A DATA CENTER OPERATOR HAVE TO CONDUCT A CROSS-BORDER PERSONAL DATA TRANSFER IMPACT ASSESSMENT?NEWS/RESEARCH
DCOMPASS Editorial2026-09-21

DOES A DATA CENTER OPERATOR HAVE TO CONDUCT A CROSS-BORDER PERSONAL DATA TRANSFER IMPACT ASSESSMENT?

The development of Cloud and Data Center models is creating increasingly complex data flows across multiple jurisdictions. A business may collect data in Singapore, Europe, or another country, and subsequently transfer such data to server systems or storage infrastructure located in Vietnam for storage, training, or processing purposes. Under these models, an important question for investors and Data Center operators is: If personal data is brought by a customer into a Data Center in Vietnam, is the Data Center operator required to independently prepare a Cross-Border Personal Data Transfer Impact Assessment dossier?

STRATEGIC ADVISORY DESK

Planning a Data Center Investment in Vietnam?

Speak with DCOMPASS to assess market entry, site feasibility, licensing requirements, infrastructure readiness, and project development strategy.