Previously, 100% of Vietnam’s data centers were charged at production-use rates, which are lower and more stable. This spike, according to the tech firms, threatens the financial viability, pricing structure, and expansion plans of data centers nationwide. Further concern has been raised by reports that multiple data centers are currently under review for similar reclassification. Data centers are production infrastructure, not retail servicesThe five tech companies argue that data centers should be treated as “digital infrastructure factories,” operating more like industrial complexes than commercial shops. Data centers, they note, consume power around the clock, maintain high-load stability, and require complex, layered technical systems for cooling, backups, and monitoring.

Source: VietNamNet News February 11, 2026 03:38 UTC