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Nokia and a strong vision for Vietnam with its refreshed brand

Amid the digital and green transition, Nokia has made an updated company and technology strategy, and unveiled a refreshed brand, as part of its long-term strategic transformation.

State-led approach expected to boost 5G deployment in Vietnam

5G appears to be high on the Vietnamese government’s priority list, with the earliest of services set to be commercialized in mid-2020 following trials conducted through 2019.

Mid-tier smartphone market heats up

VietNamNet Bridge - The smartphone market was boiling in March and April when manufacturers rushed to sell mid-end products and apply attractive sale policies.

Backed by distribution giant, could Nokia threaten Apple in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge - With support of The Gioi Di Dong, the largest mobile phone distribution chain in Vietnam, Nokia is expected to make things happen again in Vietnam.

Nokia reveals 'unbendable' 8 Sirocco and Matrix 8110

 An Android smartphone billed as being almost impossible to bend by hand has been added to Nokia's line-up, alongside a simpler slider model that plays on nostalgia for the 1990s.

Samsung, Oppo rule mid-tier smartphone market

VietNamNet Bridge - The mid-tier smartphone market segment is dominated by Samsung and Oppo in Vietnam. 

Nokia plans to cut up to 310 jobs, halt VR camera development

 Nokia plans to reduce up to 310 jobs from its Nokia Technologies unit and halt development of its virtual reality camera “OZO” and hardware, the Finnish company said on Tuesday.

Sales of feature phones fall, but popularity remains high

VietNamNet Bridge - The sales of low-cost feature phones decreased by 10 percent in Vietnam in the last year, although they are expected to remain popular for several years. 

Feature phones still popular in Vietnam

Analysts thought that with the increased popularity of smartphones, feature phones would disappear from the market. However, a high proportion of loyal users still exists. 

What if Nokia’s return is successful?

VietNamNet Bridge - Nokia plans to target the mid-tier and low-cost market segments, which analysts believe will threaten the dominance of Oppo in the Vietnamese market.

Where will Nokia stand in the Vietnamese market when it returns?

VietNamNet Bridge - Sources all say that Nokia has been hurrying to employ and train workers to prepare for its return to Vietnam.

Microsoft Store in Vietnam closes

VietNamNet Bridge - Just one year after the opening of the first shop and announcing a plan to open 1,400 points of sale, Microsoft Store has closed. 

The unseen part of $7 billion Nokia-Microsoft deal

VietNamNet Bridge - Microsoft on May 18 unexpectedly announced the sale of a mobile phone manufacturing division to Taiwanese and Finnish partners. The factory in Bac Ninh province, Vietnam was included in the deal.

Which high-end smartphones are the most popular in Vietnam?

VietNamNet Bridge – The high-end smartphone market in Vietnam is now dominated by Samsung, Nokia and Apple.

Microsoft seeks gov’t approval to bring old equipment to Nokia plant in VN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Microsoft has decided to relocate its Nokia production base in China to Vietnam, but it may not be allowed to reuse old machines and equipment at its production base in Vietnam.

Nokia to shift smartphone production to Vietnam

 Microsoft Group has plans to relocate all or part of Nokia smartphone production lines from China, Hungary and Mexico to Vietnam in a move to restructure its business strategy.

Vietnam remains key market for Nokia after it pertains to Microsoft

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese have been faithful to Nokia products, which might be the reason why a Nokia representative affirmed that Vietnam remains one of Nokia’s 10 most important markets in the world.

Microsoft and Nokia complete mobile phone unit deal

 Microsoft has completed its purchase of Nokia's mobile phone business for 5.44bn euros ($7.5bn; £4.5bn).

Smartphone market: big guys unexpectedly ignite price decrease campaigns

 VietNamNet Bridge – The unexpected decision by Nokia to cut the prices of its products has forced other big guys to follow the move. The smart phone has become more bustling than ever.

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