Ericsson eyes stronger cooperation with Vietnam in 5G and cybersecurity

Welcoming Narvinger and a senior Ericsson delegation to Vietnam, Dung praised the group’s contributions to the country’s telecommunications development over more than three decades.

Since 1993, Ericsson has become an important technology partner of Vietnamese telecoms operators, including Viettel, VNPT and MobiFone, supporting the development of the country’s telecommunications infrastructure through successive generations of technology, from 2G and 3G to 4G and 5G.

The Deputy Prime Minister also highlighted cooperation between Ericsson, Vietnamese businesses and training institutions, particularly in 5G network deployment, successful trials of advanced 5G capabilities and research into artificial intelligence (AI) applications with Vietnamese partners.

He noted that Vietnam regards science and technology, innovation and digital transformation as key drivers of national development, productivity growth and competitiveness. The Government stands ready to work with leading international corporations investing in sectors vital to the country's development, he said.

For his part, Narvinger described Vietnam as a highly important market for Ericsson. He said the group is focusing on 5G deployment and maximising the benefits of the technology, while proposing cooperation programmes with Vietnamese partners to strengthen cybersecurity.

Ericsson is also ready to share its technological expertise and international experience to help Vietnam develop secure and resilient communications systems for critical sectors, including railways and energy, he added.

Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung welcomed the proposals, noting that Vietnam attaches particular importance to network security and safety as it advances its digital economy and digital society. The country is currently prioritising the development of data centres and cloud computing systems to support these goals.

He called on Ericsson to continue supporting human resource development and expand practical cooperation programmes, giving young Vietnamese engineers opportunities to study, conduct research and gain access to the group's advanced technologies.

The Deputy Prime Minister also encouraged major technology corporations, including Ericsson, to expand their research and development activities in Vietnam, saying such cooperation would help the country invest in and upgrade its digital infrastructure.

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