Vietnam opens Southeast Asia’s largest national data center

On the afternoon of August 18, the Ministry of Public Security held the grand opening of National Data Center No.1, officially launching its core data infrastructure. This event marks a major milestone in the formation of Vietnam’s national data center – hailed as the “heart” of digital transformation and the “brain” of a prosperous, forward-looking era.

According to the Ministry, the national data center has been constructed to meet the highest domestic and international standards in infrastructure, security, and environmental protection, including green energy practices. Designed and built to premium specifications, National Data Center No.1 offers modern, synchronized, and highly secure cloud infrastructure for government agencies and organizations, helping prevent redundancy and waste.

Data center recognized as largest in Southeast Asia

The facility, spanning more than 20 hectares, boasts a capacity of 1,300 server racks, making it one of the largest national-level data centers in Southeast Asia. It is also the first national center in Vietnam to receive the highest-level international certifications for disaster resilience and cybersecurity.

In today’s digital age, the data stored within this center serves as a foundational resource, supporting data-related services, policy-making, digital government development, digital society and economy, and national security and defense. By officially putting this facility into operation, the Ministry is helping turn data into a true resource – an essential new means of production and the lifeblood of Vietnam’s digital economy.

Prime Minister commends Ministry’s achievement

Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh praised the determination and leadership of the Ministry of Public Security, especially senior officials and data center leaders, for directly overseeing the project site. He also acknowledged the exceptional efforts of contractors and equipment suppliers in completing the project on time and with high quality.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the national data center is a key component in the government’s digital infrastructure strategy. “This project reflects the aspirations, confidence, and resilience of the Vietnamese people in general and the police force in particular – transforming the impossible into reality, the difficult into the achievable – embodying the spirit of ‘Vietnamese Will, Vietnamese Intelligence, Vietnamese Aspiration’,” he said.

Introducing the national digital ecosystem

At the event, the Ministry also introduced several core digital platforms and services developed to build a national digital ecosystem centered on centralized data. These include the National Data Sharing Platform, the operation of the National Public Service Portal from the new center, a government information system to support executive decision-making, and a Data Exchange Hub – an intermediary platform for connecting, sharing, and trading data between stakeholders.

With National Data Center No.1 now in operation, it will immediately begin serving Party and government agencies, citizens, and businesses in administrative procedures, executive functions, and digital economic and social development.

Looking ahead, the Ministry of Public Security plans to operate this center while simultaneously developing National Data Centers No.2 and No.3 according to a strategic roadmap.

Dinh Hieu