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As statistics show, Vietnam is a country with highest growth rate in spending on cloud computing in the period of 2010-2016 (64.4% per year), much higher than the average annual rate of ASEAN (49.5%). By 2018, Vietnam has earned 41/100 points and become the 14th country in the ranking of cloud service coverage among countries. This fact has proven that the cloud computing model has become popular and started to dominate the traditional information technology model. In the future, the application of this model in Vietnam is forecast to develop and vary more vigorously. However, the real spending on cloud computing in Vietnam remains low, standing at just USD 1.7 in 2016, 107 times lower than that of Singapore; 6.5 times lower than that of Malaysia; 2.4 times lower than that of Thailand and 1.3 times lower compared to that of the Philippines. During the symposium The spending on cloud computing in Vietnam shows that the demand remains very high for this sector in the … [Read more...] about There’s still much room in cloud computing market: Viettel IDC

The hope of Viettel is to see that everyone has access to the Internet to experience various useful online applications anytime and anywhere. Besides the “30 million GB” program, Viettel has also debuted its Tomato Data package, without time limit for data usage, helping subscribers fully tap the Internet service package in the most convenient manner. Customers register for Viettel's services Viettel Telecoms Deputy Director General Nguyen Viet Dung affirmed, “Popularizing mobile Internet is a big target of Vietnam, which is of great significance, as we are joining Industry 4.0. To reach this target, the whole society needs to join the race. For individuals, they may donate used smartphones and SIM cards to those who haven’t got one or guide them how to access to the Internet on their mobile phones. For telecoms businesses, they are to prepare high quality Internet infrastructure and cover their services everywhere. To make contribution to this … [Read more...] about Viettel aims to popularize mobile Internet

According to General Dung, like other sectors, to integrate in overseas markets, the telecoms sector must be licensed by the host government or allowed to buy a company specialized in the same industry. The investor also needs to grasp thoroughly local political situation and market’s competitiveness. Major General Le Dang Dung, the Military Industry-Telecoms Group Viettel’s Chairman and General Director However, General Dung stressed that it is important to receive information support from Vietnamese representative missions abroad, especially information about local policies, culture, macroeconomy, and even weather.  “When we need to meet with partners, ambassadors help us. Facing difficulties of legal documents in a foreign country, we often receive effective assistance from these missions”, said Viettel’s Chairman and General Director. General Dung also stressed that one of the Viettel’s main values is the military … [Read more...] about Viettel’s Chairman and General Director Le Dang Dung: Viettel receives active support from Vietnamese representative missions abroad

The position was earlier held by Major General Le Dang Dung who has been promoted Viettel’s Chairman and General Director. At the ceremony Speaking at the ceremony on the assignment, Major General Le Dang Dung directed Viettel Global to focus on capital, finance, and personnel management and other legal issues in the coming time. Dung highlighted the special and important position of Viettel Global in Viettel, saying that Viettel Global’s business achievement is very meaningful to Viettel because overseas investment is one of the group’s major development pillars and is also the issue that the Party, State and Government are encouraging due to its significance of economy, politics, integration, helping raise Vietnam’s status. Viettel Global is in charge of overseas investment. So far, Viettel has gained profits in eight out of its ten international markets, namely Peru, Cambodia, Laos, Haiti, Burundi, Timor Leste, Mozambique and Cameroon. … [Read more...] about Viettel Global has new General Director

Viettel Telecoms Deputy Director General Phung Van Cuong At the event, Viettel Telecoms Deputy Director General Phung Van Cuong stressed that the infrastructures that Viettel owns and is building will provide grounds for the success of the Digital Government. At the summit, Viettel shared its experience and strength in building the digital infrastructures, including connection infrastructure, technology infrastructure, Service Platform, and foundation database. As for the connection infrastructure, so far Viettel has had its widespread system of 67,000 3G and 4G base transceiver stations, covering up to 95% of the population. Viettel’s optical fiber cable technology has now reached each commune and household. The 4G network is offering most advanced technologies and Viettel is preparing for its 5G network. In terms of data infrastructure, Viettel has established five Tier3 data centers with vision to meeting the Tier4 standard, capable of serving millions of customers at … [Read more...] about Viettel active in building digital infrastructure

Heavy rains and floods also damaged the communication systems in the locality, including the transmission line of the Military Industry-Telecoms Group Viettel. Despite the continual raining in the locality, Viettel Phu Tho’s staff have promptly embarked on troubleshooting to re-connect the communication line. PANO would like to introduce some images of Viettel Phu Tho’s staff going through forests and crossing springs to ensure smooth communication in the province. Viettel technicians handling a broken cable Despite widespread power outage and inundation in the locality, 2G coverage has been maintained. Viettel mobilizing its staff and 17 vehicles with specialized equipment, thousands of liters of petrol for rescue missions Carrying equipment and fuel to supply generators of isolated base transceiver stations (BTSs) The fierce floods failed to prevent Viettel’s staff from information rescue … [Read more...] about Viettel Phu Tho ensures smooth communication during rainy season

This is Viettel’s quickest to two million in any of its 11 markets around the world, including Vietnam, and is an achievement few telecoms companies anywhere in the world can match considering the global slowdown in the industry. The Vietnamese market used to hold world records for the fastest growth, but Viettel still needed one year to reach two million. Photo for illustration Hitherto, the fastest to two million subscribers was by Halotel, Viettel’s Tanzanian operation, which took nine months. According to Nguyen Thanh Nam, Mytel’s general director, two million subscribers is a milestone for Mytel since the number is big enough for achieving economies of scale. “A large customer base will enable Mytel to carry out promotion campaigns to attract new clients,” he said. Before starting operations, Viettel’s target was to sign up two to three million customers in 2018. However, within one month of starting operations (on June 9), … [Read more...] about Viettel signs up 2m subscribers in Myanmar within one month

Mytel, Viettel’s trademark in Myanmar, had over 1 million subscribers only ten days after its inauguration According to Viettel, it has so far recovered its investments in Laos, Cambodia and East Timor. Its trademarks have now taken the lead in these telecoms network markets and gained 4 to 5 times higher than its investments in the markets. Although Viettel has not taken back what it had invested in Tanzania after its two years of operation and in Myanmar since June 9, 2018, its two joint-ventures in these countries see a positive growth. Last year, Viettel Tanzania enjoyed 35 percent growth in turnover while Mytel (Viettel’s trademark in Myanmar) had over 1 million subscribers only ten days after its inauguration. Normally, telecoms companies investing overseas often take back their investments after at least 4 to 5 years. In spite of the fact, Viettel has set a target of gaining profits after three years of operation in any overseas markets. Currently, Viettel is … [Read more...] about Viettel earns profits in eight out of international markets

Trust in individuals At present, the telecoms and information technology market is witnessing fierce competitions among players. To capture the market share, develop and become a powerful group, Viettel has implemented a number of policies and measures for fast development of its telecoms infrastructure, firm mastery of scientific and technological advances, active brand building and market development. Especially, in order to trigger the power of its staff, the group’s leadership has put into practice reasonable preferential policies focusing on economic benefits of its employees. Major General Nguyen Manh Hung, CEO of Viettel During the ceremony entitled “The Best of Viettel,” Major General Nguyen Manh Hung shared, “The sources for creativity often come from dreams and ambitions, even from the most ordinary people that I have ever met or known.” The CEO revealed the reason for the group to vigorously increase its revenue to the level … [Read more...] about Dreams and ambitions inspire creativity

Entitled “Vision and Development Strategy in Industry 4.0,” the event drew the participation of nearly 1,800 representatives from localities, domestic and foreign experts, businesses and embassies. The summit was a large-scale international event with five international conferences. The expo showcased nearly 50 booths of leading technology groups, introducing advanced technological solutions, such as computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), nanotechnology, renewable resources, robot technology, smart homes, “Blockchain” technology, and authentication technologies. It introduced new products and solutions to smart industry to participants. It also brought investment partnership to the participants. Here are some images of Viettel’s booth at the event. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visiting Viettel’s booth Viettel’s engineers introducing features of technological products to Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam … [Read more...] about Viettel demonstrates technology at Industry 4.0 Summit and Exhibition 2018