Agreement was signed in the presence of General Secretary To Lam during Vietnam–UK High-Level Economic Conference. — Photo of the company

LONDON — Leaders of FPT Corporation and Chelsea Football Club on 30 October signed a strategic cooperation agreement, marking a new milestone in their partnership. Under the agreement, FPT officially becomes a Principal Partner of Chelsea FC, providing world-class technology solutions to enhance the club’s digital ecosystem and strengthen fan engagement worldwide.

The signing ceremony took place within the framework of the Vietnam–UK High-Level Economic Conference, part of General Secretary Tô Lâm’s official visit to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The partnership highlights the growing collaboration between Vietnamese enterprises and global partners in the fields of technology, sports, and digital innovation.

Through this partnership, FPT will work closely with Chelsea FC to develop a comprehensive digital transformation roadmap spanning digital platforms, customer interaction, business operations, and emerging technologies. The collaboration aims to accelerate Chelsea’s high-performance digital transformation and bring fans closer to the club through innovative, immersive digital experiences.

Operating in 30 countries worldwide, FPT is a trusted digital transformation partner for thousands of global enterprises. In Europe, where it has been active for nearly two decades, FPT supports more than 150 leading companies across diverse industries such as energy, manufacturing, finance, and healthcare including E.ON, Schaeffler, Viessmann, Covestro, Siemens, HSBC, Cox Automotive, and the NHS.

Recently, FPT signed a Platinum Partnership Agreement with Clearlake Capital Group, a global investment fund managing assets of USD90 billion, marking a significant step forward in the company’s expansion across the European and U.S. markets. The partnership with Chelsea FC further reinforces FPT’s strategic vision to deliver advanced technology platforms and solutions across key economic sectors worldwide.

In the United Kingdom, FPT established its headquarters in 2020 and has since rapidly expanded its operations, offering cutting-edge technology and software solutions to partners in banking, retail, public health, and insurance. In addition, FPT continues to strengthen educational cooperation through joint programmes and research partnerships with prestigious universities such as the University of Greenwich, Leeds Beckett University, and the University of Liverpool, contributing to deeper knowledge exchange between Vietnam and the UK. — VNS