Vietnam advances on global 5G technology map
Vietnam’s telecom giant Viettel High Tech has strengthened its position in the global 5G race, gaining international recognition for its locally developed chipset technology, a strategic leap that underscores the country’s growing competitiveness in the digital economy.
THE HANOI TIMES — Vietnam has affirmed its advance on the global 5G technology map as Viettel High Tech, a subsidiary of the Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group, has been honored for its role in developing 5G technology.
Viettel High Tech is the first Vietnamese enterprise to be certified for the National Technical Regulations on 5G Mobile Information Equipment. Photo courtesy of Viettel Group
At the Open Radio Access Network Connect 2025 international conference held in Hanoi this week, Viettel High Tech has been honored by Gartner as a “Niche Player” for its pioneering role in developing and commercializing 5G technology using ASIC chipsets.
With its proven capability in deploying large-scale 5G technology both in Vietnam and across the region, Viettel High Tech is the only enterprise in Southeast Asia to receive such recognition.
Nguyen Khac Lich, Director General of the Department of Information Technology Industry under the Ministry of Science and Technology, said that 5G equipment is a strategic national technology product. "Since 2019, the ministry has set a target for Vietnam to master the design, research and production of 5G equipment as a symbol of technological self-reliance."
Viettel’s 5G devices, designed to meet international open standards, have already reached markets such as India, the UAE and Turkey. In 2025, the company plans to deploy 2,500 additional 5G stations in several provinces and cities across Vietnam while expanding its international footprint.
Nguyen Minh Quang, General Director of Viettel High Tech, described Gartner’s recognition as a historic milestone, laying a solid foundation for Viettel to expand its global technology ecosystem.
After more than a decade of investment in research and the development of national telecommunications and digital infrastructure, Viettel’s efforts have been acknowledged worldwide.
“This success will help Vietnam enhance its mastery of strategic technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain and semiconductors,” said Quang.
