Who makes telecommunication equipment in Vietnam?

The products are either made by specialized businesses or by integrated departments of large telecom service providers. In 2019, the Vietnamese government claimed that the country is now able to produce 70% of telecom all equipment.

Is Vietnam able to produce 70% of telecom equipment?

In 2019, the Vietnamese government claimed that the country is now able to produce 70% of telecom all equipment. They also shared a vision to promote telecom equipment manufacturing further, namely by bringing Vietnam to a top 4 position globally.

What types of cables are made in Vietnam?

Vietnamese companies are capable of manufacturing different types of cables used in the telecom industry, ranging from coaxial, twisted pair, and fiber optic cables. As the latest generation of telecom cables, fiber optics cables have been widely manufactured by Vietnamese companies for decades.

Where is VNPT based?

Before the establishment of VNPT’s factory in Bac Ninh (Northern Vietnam), glass fiber was imported from developed countries and used for fiber optic cable manufacturing locally. This marked a milestone as domestic companies can cover upstream activities in the supply chain, having the capability to develop their own components.

What happened to Vietnam's telecom industry after reunification?

After the reunification in 1975, Vietnam’s telecom industry saw low activity for almost two decades. In the 1990s, under the pressure of economic development, the government decided to carry out several reforms. The sole focus was on the industrialization and modernization of the country.

How many GW is a Phase 1 production plant in Vietnam?

“The factory is expected to achieve an annual capacity of approximately 5 GW once Phase I's production lines reach full operational status,” a company spokesperson told pv magazine. The company said it expects that establishing production in Vietnam will enhance its price competitiveness in global markets.