Vietnam and France Cooperate in the Field of Quantum Technology
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung met with Mark Armstrong, an official from the French quantum technology company Pasqal, to discuss cooperation steps.
Vietnam held strategic cooperation talks with the French quantum company Pasqal within the framework of its science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation policies.
Reception and Strategic Goals
Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung officially received Mark Armstrong, Commercial Director of the French Pasqal Group, at the Government Headquarters. Strategic decisions in the fields of national science, technology, and digital transformation were discussed during the meeting.
The Importance of Quantum Technology
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung defined quantum technology as one of the critical and strategic areas prioritized by the country. It was recalled that relations between Vietnam and the European Union were elevated to the level of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in January 2026.
Pasqal and FPT Cooperation
The French Pasqal Group develops commercially focused quantum computing and cloud computing activities. The company aims to implement quantum cloud computing programs by forming a partnership with the FPT Group in Vietnam.
Education and Infrastructure Goals
The cooperation between the two companies focuses on personnel recruitment, skills transfer, training of university lecturers, and the establishment of a quantum infrastructure in Vietnam.
Government Support and Timeline
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung asked FPT and Pasqal to rapidly turn the discussed matters into concrete contents. The Vietnamese Government confirmed that it is ready to support this cooperation within a legal framework.