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NewsPartnership19.08.2025

SotaTek and Hanjin Information Systems & Telecommunication (HIST) Sign Strategic MOU

On August 7, 2025, SotaTek and Hanjin Information Systems & Telecommunication (HIST) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on global IT solutions and digital transformation services. Through this partnership, the two companies plan to jointly pursue business ventures in various fields, including software development, system integration, and AI-driven technology solutions for both domestic and international enterprises.

SotaTek, a global software development and IT outsourcing company headquartered in Hanoi, Vietnam, provides SDaaS (Software Development as a Service) and tailored digital transformation consulting across various industries. HIST, a comprehensive ICT service company under the Hanjin Group, boasts a wealth of industry expertise and technological capabilities, particularly in aviation, logistics, and the public sector.

This MOU will combine SotaTek's dynamic and youthful global development workforce with HIST's deep industry expertise to collaborate on several key initiatives, including:

  • Jointly exploring domestic and international public and private sector markets

  • Operating stable and scalable IT services based on the Global Development Center (GDC)

  • Co-developing innovative platforms using AI and new technologies

In particular, both companies will actively leverage and enhance HIST’s AI Portal (HAI Portal) to significantly improve talent matching and requirements analysis capabilities for global clients.

SotaTek will form a dedicated team to systematically transfer knowledge and execution capabilities, while HIST will lead the standardization of processes that comply with global standards based on its extensive operational experience.

The two companies also discussed the formation of a joint task force (TFT) based on HIST’s experience and solutions in the aviation sector, alongside SotaTek's local network and technical support capabilities in Vietnam. This collaboration will explore various opportunities for joint ventures in global business development and other sectors.

Through this partnership, both companies aim to maximize synergy effects in the global market.

SotaTek CEO, Tyler Luu, expressed, "Collaboration with HIST will serve as a crucial foundation for accelerating digital innovation in both domestic and international markets by combining our technologies and talent. We aim to create tangible value in the global IT market."

HIST CEO, Byun Bong-seop, stated, "Working with SotaTek, which has robust global development capabilities and strong technical expertise, will provide an opportunity to create new growth drivers. Together, we will develop future-oriented solutions based on AI and new technologies."

This MOU not only strengthens the technological collaboration between the two companies but also contributes to enhancing digital competitiveness in the global market and building a sustainable industrial ecosystem. It is seen as a strategic partnership that goes beyond outsourcing models, aiming to maximize the synergies between SotaTek and HIST.

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Harry Vu
Senior Vice President
I'm Harry Vu, currently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at SotaTek, a leading IT Services and Consulting company based in Hanoi, Vietnam, as well as CEO of SotaTek APAC, a strategic unit inside Sota Holdings. Joining SoteTek in late 2018, Harry led the Sales & Marketing Team, ensuring global outreach and client satisfaction across diverse regions such as Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States, Canada, Australia, and more. He played an important role in growing SotaTek from a small company with 60+ members to a multinational technology group with 1,500+ employees worldwide. With a notable academic background, Harry holds an MBA degree in Japan, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and global perspectives. His professional journey includes extensive experience in Sales and Business Development within multinational corporations, with notable mentions of Proctor & Gamble Singapore and Fujitsu Japan, among others. Harry Vu is committed to fostering long-term partnerships with clients, transcending traditional seller-buyer dynamics. His philosophy revolves around delivering value to clients, ensuring that Sota Holdings and its affiliated ventures consistently offer the best solutions and services to their valued customers.