VOV.VN - Vietnam’s internet speeds rose sharply in January 2026, driven by strong improvements in 5G performance, according to data from the i-Speed measurement platform operated by the Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s military-run Viettel group said it is pursuing a strategy to become a global technology group by 2030, as it outlined priorities for the next phase of growth at its recent review conference on 2025 performance.

With domestic telecom operators’ strong efforts to deploy 5G infrastructure on a wide scale, Vietnam expects a surge in new applications in the coming period, delivering significant benefits for the State, businesses and the public.

The Viettel Networks Corporation, a subsidiary of the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel), has reported the successful trial of its 5G Advanced mobile network, delivering download speeds of more than 7.3 Gbps, six times faster than those of Vietnam’s current 5G Standalone (5G SA).

VOV.VN - A workshop themed “Empowering Digital Economy Growth in the New Era” took place in Hanoi on November 25, focusing on the role of AI and 5G integration in driving Vietnam’s next phase of digital economic expansion.

The central city of Da Nang cemented its position as Vietnam’s fastest 5G city in October, clocking average download speeds of 671.18 Mbps, according to i-Speed data released by the Vietnam Internet Network Information Centre (VNNIC) under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Vietnam has affirmed its growing position on the global 5G technology map as Viettel High Tech, a subsidiary of the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group, has been honoured by Gartner for its role in commercialising 5G technology.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (VHT) has recently signed a tripartite agreement with partners to deploy Vietnamese telecom equipment into the Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company's network, one of the leading telecom operators in the United Arab Emirates.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Post and Telecommunication Group (VNPT) officially announced on December 20 its VinaPhone fifth-generation (5G) network coverage equipped with super internet speeds.

Telecoms service providers in Vietnam are investing in 4G and 5G mobile phone connectivity infrastructure at the same time.