Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion: The AI Gold Rush Story of Our Time

If 19th-century prospectors flocked to California seeking gold, then on July 9, 2025, Nvidia became the largest "gold mine" in Wall Street history. And here's the twist: Vietnam is emerging as one of Nvidia's most important AI "goldfields" in Southeast Asia.

On July 9, 2025, Nvidia officially became the world's first public company to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization, surpassing tech giants Apple and Microsoft who previously held the record. Nvidia shares closed at $164.10, marking a historic milestone no company had ever achieved.

From Dishwasher to Wall Street Summit: Jensen Huang's Journey

Before diving into the mind-boggling numbers, let's revisit the inspiring story behind this success. Jensen Huang, Nvidia's CEO, was once an immigrant boy from Taiwan who washed dishes at restaurants to make ends meet. Today, he ranks among the world's 10 richest people with a $140 billion fortune—up $25 billion in 2025 alone.

This isn't just an "American Dream" story; it's proof of the power of persistence and vision. Huang once declared: "AI will be essential for every country and every industry"—and he's turned this prophecy into reality.

The "Lightning Speed" of the Green Giant

To understand Nvidia's staggering power, imagine watching an action movie in fast-forward. Just over two years ago, Nvidia was "only" worth $500 billion. By June 2023, the company hit the $1 trillion mark. February 2024 saw it leap to $2 trillion. Last June brought $3 trillion. And now, $4 trillion.

Over the past five years, Nvidia shares have surged approximately 1,460%—a figure that would leave even the most seasoned investors speechless. For perspective, if you had invested $1,000 in Nvidia in 2020, that investment would be worth roughly $15,600 today.

The question arises: Is this a new "tech bubble," or is Nvidia truly shaping the future?

AI - The "Diamond" in the Digital Mine

What creates this supernatural power? The answer lies in two words: Artificial Intelligence.

Not gold, not oil, but data and AI represent the most precious resources of our era. Nvidia holds a near-monopoly position in AI chip (GPU) manufacturing, serving as the foundation for data centers, large language models, and AI products from tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet.

The AI explosion following OpenAI's ChatGPT launch in late 2022 drove Nvidia shares up over 870%. Major tech companies are pouring hundreds of billions into building AI data centers, with the vast majority relying on Nvidia's GPUs.

Vietnam: The "Rising Star" in Nvidia's AI Strategy

Remarkably, Vietnam is becoming a crucial piece in Nvidia's global AI puzzle. This isn't mere rhetoric but concrete numbers and projects:

FPT Corporation - Vietnam's First "AI Factory":

• April 2024: FPT signed an agreement with Nvidia to build a $200 million AI factory in Hanoi
• Equipped with thousands of NVIDIA H100 chips—the world's most powerful superchips
• Officially operational from January 2025, capable of creating "intelligent AI employees" within hours
• According to FPT CEO Truong Gia Binh: "FPT is committed to making Vietnam the world's AI nation"

Viettel Group - The First Strategic Partner:

• Viettel became Vietnam's first company and one of five in Asia to establish a strategic partnership with Nvidia