This marks an initial step in realising the goal of exporting chips designed by FPT to the Asia–Pacific market. It is also the first time a Vietnamese enterprise has brought commercial chips into the Japanese market — one of the most demanding markets in terms of quality, and reliability.
FPT is developing a power management chip ecosystem with multiple product lines such as PMIC, LDO, BUCK, LED Driver, and Power MOSFET, aiming to provide stable power supply and low energy consumption for electronic devices. The power management chip line exported to Japan was specially designed for high-performance multi-function printers (MFPs) serving office and enterprise environments.
The chips designed by FPT help manage and stabilise the power supply inside devices, protect components from voltage, and current fluctuations, and ensure stable operation under high-load conditions.
The exported batch is a concrete step in implementing earlier cooperation between FPT Group and Restar Group (Japan), previously announced in the presence of leaders of the two Governments. The agreement targets Restar distributing 10 million chips designed and manufactured by FPT over the next three years in the Asia–Pacific market.
Over many months, FPT’s engineers continuously refined the design, optimised parameters, and enabled the “Make in Viet Nam, made by FPT” power management chips to pass Japan’s stringent testing system.
The product was comprehensively assessed for electrical characteristics, stability, and load response; met JEDEC-standard reliability tests; and was also tested on actual devices to ensure compatibility and safe operation.
Beyond technical requirements, FPT’s power management chips also meet standards for clean materials and environmentally friendly manufacturing processes, complying with the chemSHERPA chemical declaration system, ensuring material transparency, and aligning with the green supply-chain requirements of Japanese technology groups.
After the first shipment, FPT and Restar will continue working to deploy subsequent batches to fulfil the contract. The two sides are also researching and developing new semiconductor product lines based on Japanese market demand, including next-generation power management chips, control chips, and integrated circuits used in office equipment, imaging devices, and consumer electronics.
In addition to product development, FPT and Restar will also exchange engineers, implement joint research and development (R&D) projects to strengthen design capabilities, and establish a coordinated OSAT service model — including semiconductor packaging and testing. The combination of FPT’s chip-design technology and Restar’s supply-chain capabilities and market experience is expected to create synergy, helping both sides expand semiconductor business activities in a sustainable and effective manner.
Tran Dang Hoa, Chairman of FPT Information System Corporation (FPT IS) and Chairman of FPT Semiconductor under FPT Group, stated: “Exporting the first batch of commercial chips to Japan is not only significant for FPT but also affirms the capabilities of Vietnamese people in core technologies. From this first shipment, FPT hopes Vietnamese chips will increasingly appear in consumer electronics, office devices, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other industrial applications.”
“We believe today’s milestone will help reinforce Viet Nam’s position as an emerging destination on the global semiconductor map, while also opening the door for Vietnamese enterprises to participate more deeply in the world’s high-tech value chains,” the Chairman of FPT IS emphasised.
The event is significant as the global power management chip market is projected to reach around 59 billion USD by 2030, while the Japanese market is expected to approach around 3 billion USD over the same period. Demand for power management chips is rising strongly across multiple sectors, including consumer electronics, industrial equipment, automotive, and high-tech applications.
