DENSO has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with FPT Corp. to collaborate on the development of software-defined vehicles (SDVs). The two partners will focus on mass-production projects for advanced driver assistance systems. Both entities are committed to establishing a high-speed, high-quality global development framework, with plans for expansion by the end of 2027.
This partnership will be backed by FPT's two decades of experience in automotive and a global team of 5,000 automotive software engineers and experts. In 2023, FPT launched FPT Automotive, underlining its commitment to the automotive industry. As part of the strategic partnership, FPT and DENSO will establish an offshore development center for human resource development and training, with FPT providing top AI engineers and DENSO offering training platforms and plans.
The collaboration, which began in 2017, initially focused on IT services and internal system development for DENSO Japan, later expanding to DENSO US. FPT played a pivotal role in the digital transformation of DENSO's Vietnam factory, creating a model of innovation that has been applied across Asia.
“The automotive industry is at the crossroads of innovation, where the future of mobility is being defined by software, intelligence, and connectivity. Together with DENSO, we are co-creating the next generation of AI-first SDVs — smarter, safer, and more connected than ever before. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to fostering global innovation and building a sustainable, tech-driven future for the automotive industry,” said Truong Gia Binh, chairman of FPT.
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