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VN could receive $10 billion from sale of 20 SOEs

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have urged the State to sell 20 of its businesses, saying that the State budget would have $10 billion from the sale.

SCIC sells many businesses, but keeps the most profitable

VietNamNet Bridge - The State Capital Investment Corporation (SCIC) has announced a plan to sell stakes in 120 businesses in 2016. However, the list does not include the names most wanted by investors.

4G may not boom in 2016: Experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Next year could be just a starting year for the implementation of 4G services in Viet Nam, and there may not be a boom in the market in this regard.

Vietnam telcos rush to provide 4G on trial basis

VietNamNet Bridge - The military telecom group Viettel has provided 4G on a trial basis in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province; VinaPhone has announced a 4G trial on Phu Quoc Island and FPT has unexpectedly said it will try 4G.

Information about 10 large SOEs for sale

The Government has asked the State Capital Investment Corporation to develop a roadmap to sell state capital worth around $3 billion in 10 large State-owned Enterprises. This is considered great news for investors, especially foreigners.

ABC channel to broadcast in VN

ABC's Australia Plus TV (A+ TV) will start broadcasting in Viet Nam via VTV Cable channel 199 and FPT ONEtv channel 177 from October 3.

Telecom firms bemoan cable TV business hardship

 VietNamNet Bridge – FPT Telecom and Viettel as the only two telecom enterprises licensed to offer cable television services but both bemoan hardship in securing contents for their channels.

Submarine cable repair will take a week

 VietNamNet Bridge – It will take at least a week to repair the broken Asia-America Gateway (AAG) undersea cable which connects Viet Nam with other countries for Internet access.

Vietnam should brace for 4G: experts

 VietNamNet Bridge – Telecom experts are urging preparations for application of 4G technology as the current 3G has failed to meet expectations of local consumers.

Compatibility shortage hindering IPv6 usage

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of IPv6 users in Viet Nam is limited by the lack of IPv6 supported devices, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications.

Vietnam climbs IT software exports ladder

 VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has surpassed India in software exports to Japan to rank second behind China and is also among the top 10 software exporting nations, according to the IT industry business group.

Online data storage services help save 30% of costs

VietNamNet Bridge – Online data storage services have been booming as businesses have realized that the services allow them to cut down expenses.

Switching into tough competition

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s pay television market could face fierce competition with the proposed entrance of newcomers.