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Starlink could transform internet access for Vietnam's offshore vessels

Starlink's entry into Vietnam, with fixed internet plans starting at around $43 a month, highlights a striking price and speed gap with traditional VSAT services and could eventually transform connectivity for vessels operating offshore.

Elon Musk’s Starlink officially launches satellite internet service in Vietnam

Starlink has officially begun offering satellite internet services in Vietnam, with residential plans priced at around $44 a month for speeds of 100Mbps and $66 a month for speeds of more than 400Mbps.

Why do Vietnamese prefer the Z Fold 8 over Z Fold 8 Ultra smartphone?

Records from domestic mobile retail chains show that more than 60 percent of users have chosen Samsung's new foldable phone, the Z Fold 8, over the Z Fold 8 Ultra line.

.VN domain helps narrow Vietnam’s e-commerce digital divide

Vietnam’s e-commerce sector is entering a new phase of development, with transaction security, consumer trust, long-term digital branding and the narrowing of regional digital gaps emerging as key conditions for sustainable growth.

Vietnam reaches 92% 5G population coverage

Vietnam has deployed more than 40,000 5G base stations and expanded coverage to approximately 92% of its population by early 2026, a rollout that a senior telecommunications official described as being among the fastest in the world.

More than 80% of Vietnam's population uses smartphones

More than 80% of Vietnam's population used smartphones last year, reflecting the country's growing digital connectivity, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Finance.

Vietnam's Q2 searches driven by SIM rules, AI and World Cup interest

New search trend data for the second quarter of 2026 shows Vietnamese users flocked to information on SIM verification, administrative regulations, AI tools, exams and the FIFA World Cup.

What is the current status of Elon Musk's Starlink service in Vietnam?

Starlink is laying the groundwork for its satellite internet service in Vietnam, with experts saying its greatest value will be in areas beyond the reach of conventional telecom networks.

76 premium “.vn” domain names to be auctioned in second round

The auctions will be conducted in a public and transparent manner through an online bidding platform. Each domain name will have a starting price of 10 million VND (380 USD).

More than 5 million Viettel users affected by subscriber verification crackdown

More than five million Viettel mobile subscribers had their outgoing calling and messaging services suspended from midnight on June 15 after failing to complete mandatory subscriber verification procedures required under Circular 08.

Vietnam introduces facial authentication for SIM users switching devices

Beginning June 15, 2026, mobile subscribers in Vietnam who switch to a new phone or insert their SIM card into another device must complete facial biometric verification within a maximum of two hours, according to new telecommunications regulations.

Telecom operators begin one-way suspension of unverified mobile accounts

Vietnamese telecom operators began suspending outgoing services for unverified mobile subscribers on June 15, marking the first phase of a nationwide effort to strengthen subscriber identity management.

Vietnam's creator economy urged to move beyond regulatory gray zones

The creator economy has become a significant part of Vietnam's digital economy, but growing concerns over misleading content are testing public trust.

Vietnamese students shine at Huawei ICT Competition

Vietnamese students won major prizes at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2025–2026, which concluded in Shenzhen, China’s Guangdong province, on June 5.

Defying skepticism: the audacious move that built a telecom miracle

June 2026 marks 30 years since the General Department of Posts and Telecommunications licensed VinaPhone, a milestone that reflects the strategic vision and resolve in the early years of Doi Moi (renovation).

Vietnam tackles illegal mobile signal boosters as interference cases rise

People who install unauthorized mobile signal boosters that interfere with telecom networks may face administrative fines of up to VND30 million, according to Le Van Tuan, director of the Authority of Radio Frequency Management.

VN enters the group of regional leaders in broadband telecom infrastructure

Vietnam has entered the group of regional leaders in broadband telecommunications infrastructure, driven by strong progress in 5G deployment, rapid broadband expansion and effective spectrum planning policies.

Vietnam’s mobile game industry thrives on global demand

A new report highlights how Vietnamese game studios are targeting emerging markets to achieve massive global reach.

Vietnam tops global mobile game downloads in three genres

With nearly 3.3 billion downloads across Simulation, Puzzle and Arcade titles alone, Vietnamese game publishers are asserting a growing influence on the global mobile gaming market.

How overseas Vietnamese can verify mobile subscriber information

Vietnamese citizens living abroad can now complete subscriber verification quickly through mobile apps without returning home.