Hung said that 5G will be the most important part of the infrastructure for the digital economy thanks to its greater bandwidth, higher speeds and lower latency.

ASEAN Conference on 5G.

He stated that the digital economy is creating new opportunities, noting that new technologies will enable better connectivity between supply chains, and reduce logistics and business costs.

According to the minister, Vietnam will be one of the first countries in the world to roll out 5G.

The ministry licensed local carriers to test the technology in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, he stated, adding that the country is also focusing on developing 5G-based technologies and equipment.

Vietnam is willing to cooperate with the ASEAN countries to establish joint ventures and factories to make IT equipment, he affirmed.

The ASEAN Conference on 5G took place in Hanoi on March 21-22, during which regional regulators and experts will discuss 5G development policies and strategies, as well as challenges in building a 5G-based ecosystem.

The event was jointly held by the MIC, the Vietnam Internet Association and the International Data Group (IDG).

Samsung launches modern technology experience space in Vietnam

Samsung Vietnam (Samsung Vina) officially launched the Samsung Showcase, a technology exhibition and experience centre at the Bitexco building in Ho Chi Minh City on March 15. 

 

Vina Solar Technology Co.,Ltd installs solar panel system for production

(BGO) – The Chinese invested Vina Solar Technology  Company Limited (in Van Trung Industrial Park, Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province) has recently installed and operated the solar panel system totally worth 15 billion VND (over 646,000 USD).

 

PM calls for application of technology in agricultural production

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called for the strong application of technology in agricultural production while visiting the Dong Giao Foodstuff Export Joint Stock Company (DOVECO) in northern Ninh Binh province on February 11.

 

Application of science and technology in flower growing

Application of scientific and technological advances into agricultural production has become a trend, bringing about high efficiency, particularly in flower planting.

 

US group transfers pharmaceutical production technology to Vietnam

US-based Pfizer Group, one of the world's premier biopharmaceutical companies, has signed an agreement on the transfer of pharmaceutical production technology to Vietnamese enterprises, so first products are scheduled to be produced in 2020.

 

Source: VNA