How to Build an AI Development Team in Vietnam in 2026
Building AI Capability: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we examined what it takes to hire AI...
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Facilitated Work Hub (FWH) was founded in Vestfold, Norway in 2002, and in 2008 we established our subsidiary in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Here we developed our hybrid model giving clients access to technology experts in Vietnam who integrate seamlessly with their internal teams.
FWH was created out of first-hand frustration with developer shortages and traditional outsourcing models that lacked transparency, control, and long-term ownership. Our founders, Øystein and Uma, set out to build a better alternative, one focused on quality, trust, local presence in Vietnam, and strong collaboration across borders.
FWH operates as one integrated organisation across Vietnam, Australia and Norway. Our Vietnam hub is home to experienced specialists across software development, AI, data and other technical disciplines, supported by our local operational team.
Our leadership works across Australia, Vietnam and Norway, bringing together local expertise and international experience. Across locations, time zones and cultures, we work as one team, with direct communication, shared values and a long-term approach to every collaboration.
We help bridge cultural and operational differences to ensure predictable collaboration, low turnover, and high team satisfaction. Our model is built on principles such as trust, transparency, and accountability.
In practice, this means flat team structures, inclusive leadership, a high level of autonomy, and close follow-up, enabling seamless collaboration over time, even across distance.
We are physically present where your team is based. Our on-site culture and collaboration advisor in Vietnam acts as a key point of connection, supporting both clients and their employees in day-to-day collaboration.
This gives you local insight combined with a strong understanding of Western working styles, an essential bridge for effective, long-term teamwork.
We offer more than recruitment. We support the full lifecycle of your extended team, from recruitment and onboarding to cultural alignment, performance follow-up, and team development.
Our culture and collaboration advisor in Vietnam ensures that your new employee(s) understand your ways of working, expectations, and company culture. We support you as an employer and client through regular dialogue, guidance, and ongoing HR support.
For companies looking to establish their own legal subsidiary in Vietnam, we can assist with the entire process, from registration and recruitment to office setup, back-office support, and daily operations.
We host technology experts for multiple companies in a safe, professionally managed office environment. Experts work permanently and only for your company, never rotating between clients or projects.
This setup supports faster cultural integration, stronger team cohesion, and long-term stability for both parties.
Our model is based on permanent team members in a safe and long-term collaboration, not project-based development.
Trust-based, open and honest cooperation ensures the best efficiency and long-term sustainability.
Clients set salaries and tasks. Simple, direct communication. No hidden costs.
Across borders developers spar, complement, and reinforce each other through tech2tech collaboration.
Inclusive and forward-looking values, strong cross-border collaboration drives innovation.
Building AI Capability: Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, we examined what it takes to hire AI...