Long Chau Pharmacy AI Expansion Vietnam 2026: FPT Retail's 500-Store Surge
Vietnam's Long Chau pharmacy chain, a subsidiary of FPT Retail, plans to add up to 500 stores in 2026 using AI and big data optimization to serve its 33 million users.
One-third of Vietnam's population is already using this healthcare giant's platform. Now, it's getting even bigger. Long Chau, the pharmacy arm of Vietnam's tech titan FPT Group, is set to expand its physical footprint by up to 25% next year.
Long Chau Pharmacy AI Expansion Vietnam 2026 Strategy
According to reports from Nikkei, the CFO of FPT Retail announced plans to open between 400 and 500 new stores throughout 2026. The chain's online retail platform currently serves a staggering 33 million people, representing one-third of the country's population.
This aggressive push is fueled by AI and big data optimization. Rather than a simple real estate play, Long Chau is leveraging its parent company's technical DNA to optimize store locations and supply chain management. This trend mirrors broader moves across ASEAN, where conglomerates like the Philippines' Ayala Group are racing to fill massive gaps in public healthcare infrastructure.
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