FPT Japan Holdings Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of FPT Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Do Van Khac; hereinafter "FPT"), announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U.S.-based DataCamp Inc. (Headquarters: New York, USA; hereinafter "DataCamp") to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at cultivating AI talent and supporting corporate transformation in the Japanese market. This partnership aims to leverage the respective strengths of both companies to deliver new services that enhance the competitiveness of Japanese enterprises amid rapidly growing demand for AI and data-literate professionals. Background of the Collaboration In Japan, as digital transformation (DX) advances, the shortage of AI and data-savvy talent has become a significant challenge for businesses. The need for AI adoption now extends beyond IT departments, requiring skill development across management and all business units. FPT brings extensive experience and expertise in supporting Japanese enterprises and AI transformation, while DataCamp offers a globally recognized AI and data science education platform used by numerous enterprises and learners worldwide. Aligned by a shared mission to address societal challenges through education, both companies aim to accelerate AI talent development in Japan. FPT has long provided AI talent development and transformation support services to Japanese companies. This collaboration further strengthens and enhances those efforts. Overview of the Collaboration 1. Joint Delivery of AI Workforce Transformation Services FPT will lead the delivery of AI talent development and transformation support services tailored to Japanese enterprises. These services will be offered as an end-to-end solution, spanning from AI strategy formulation to training and implementation: Advisory: AI strategy development, skills assessment, training program design Education/Development: Training and workshops leveraging DataCamp’s platfo