State-led approach to boost 5G deployment in Việt Nam: experts Việt Nam’s 5G is forecast to have a bright future with Government and regulator support while domestic manufacturing of 5G handsets could lower device costs and lend tailwinds to adoption.

Information ministry to phase out 2G service soon

The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) will soon announce a roadmap for full termination of the second generation network (2G) technology to release broadband support for 3G, 4G and 5G.

Natcom to pay dividend in Haiti for first time

Natcom - a joint venture of Viettel Group in Haiti - has paid a share dividend for 2017 of US$3 million. This is the first time Natcom has paid a dividend since the official launch of the company in September 2011.

FTTH internet users now surpass ADSL users

The­ number of Fiber-To-The-Home  (FTTH) has surpassed those with ADSL technology-based internet access after three years, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA).

Firms told to grasp online trend Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Pham Hong Hai called on Vietnamese information and technology enterprises to catch the trend of Internet of Things (IoT), in Ha Noi on Thursday.

Fees deter use of faster IT cable Although FTTH (fibre cable) is considered to provide the best access to the Internet, it is still not the choice of the majority of the people in Viet Nam.

Experts doubt VN internet so slow According to VNNIC, in November 2012, the average speed for every 31.3 million Internet service users increased by 0.002 Mbps in comparison with 2011.

Telecoms industry leads development Development of Viet Nam's wired and wireless broadband internet infrastructure can progress ahead of schedule, despite the country setting a target of becoming a modern industrial nation by 2020.

Fibre broadband makes VN debut Fibre to the x (FTTx), the most modern broadband technology available, is predicted to make a breakthrough in Viet Nam with its high speed service and stability, information technology experts have said.

Telecoms international summit to be held in Ha Noi The 3rd Telecoms International Summit, co-organised by the Ministry of Information and Communications, will be held in Ha Noi from May 18-20. The summit will focus on 3G and LTE business opportunities and services, Wimax licensing and deployment, FTTH development and Viet Nam's bid to