HCMC – FPT Corporation and RWE have signed a five-year master service agreement, strengthening their existing partnership.
The signing ceremony, held in Essen, Germany, marks the beginning of an enhanced collaboration where FPT will provide a robust offshore utilization strategy through its offshore delivery center.
FPT will also establish a Center of Excellence in Germany. This center will focus on project management office (PMO) and consulting services.
The partnership will support RWE’s initiatives in areas such as IT/OT convergence, renewable energy, and data-driven solutions. FPT will help RWE develop advanced data analytics and AI capabilities.
The agreement includes contributions to the RWE Academy, including loyalty programs for key experts.
Chu Thi Thanh Ha, chairwoman of FPT Software, a subsidiary at FPT Corporation, said the agreement reflects FPT’s strategic focus on partnering with European businesses. “With workforce development as a key pillar in FPT’s strategy, we are confident in building a capable, future-ready IT talent pool that can meet the evolving demands of partners like RWE to create lasting values for businesses and society alike,” she added.
RWE is a multinational energy company specializing in renewable energy and sustainable energy solutions. It focuses on generating electricity through wind, solar, and battery storage while maintaining a global energy trading business.
The VN-Index gained 3.7 points, or 0.29%, to close at 1,273.84 points today, December 9, driven by gains in bank stocks. The southern exchange saw 235 winners and 146 losers.
Trading volume reached nearly 761 million shares worth VND16.78 trillion, up by 9.53% in volume but down by 5% in value over the previous session. Block deals accounted for 176.3 million shares valued at VND3.97 trillion.
VCB was the biggest contributor to the main index, adding 1.5 points. It rose 1.2% to VND95,300 per share, with nearly two million shares traded. However, FPT pulled the benchmark index down by 0.9 point. The stock dropped by 1.7% to VND147,000 on a volume of more than 4.5 million shares, including net sales of 2.5 million shares from foreign investors.
Small and mid-cap stocks performed well. Steelmaker VCA soared to its ceiling price for eight consecutive sessions, closing at VND14,400. Other stocks, including CTI, YEG and FIR, closed at their daily highs.
HAG rose by 5.9% to VND12,600 per share, with nearly 29.88 million shares traded, the highest volume on the southern market. SCR climbed 6.1% to VND5,730, with a matching volume of over 8.1 million shares.
The banking sector edged higher, led by VCB, though most bank stocks rose by less than 0.5%. However, ACB and LPB declined, while TCB and SHB were flat.
The HNX-Index advanced 0.28 point, or 0.12%, to end at 229.21 points, with 95 gainers and 69 decliners. There were 49 million shares valued at about VND910 billion changing hands on the northern market.
