Once the circular took effect, data centers operated by members such as Viettel, VNPT, FPT, CMC, and VNG were automatically reclassified into the higher-cost commercial bracket, causing operational expenses to spike by more than 50%. We propose that the government continue to apply industrial electricity pricing for data centers to ensure stable investment and expansion,” VIA chairman Vu Hoang Lien stated in the letter. 24/2023/QH15, which defines data center services as telecommunications services that provide data processing, storage, and access via telecommunications networks - thereby qualifying for production-rate electricity pricing. VIA emphasized that the digital technology industry - encompassing digital infrastructure, data infrastructure, and data centers - is a strategic sector forming the backbone of Vietnam’s digital economy. For Vietnam’s digital economy to thrive, they argue, stable and supportive power pricing for data centers is not merely a cost issue - it is a national strategy.

Source: VietNamNet News February 13, 2026 09:23 UTC