Global tech outlet Light Reading names Viettel a key Qualcomm partner in 5G Open RAN. With strong core software capabilities, Viettel is driving “Make in Vietnam” 5G innovation and asserting its global leadership in next-gen telecom.
Viettel High Tech (VHT) is expanding globally, showcasing its R&D in telecommunications and defense. At the launch of the world’s first commercialized 5G base station with Qualcomm, experts praised VHT’s ambition and expertise. The company secured major contracts, including defense deals in the Philippines and a $1.1M telecom contract in the Middle East. VHT’s presence at global defense exhibition
HANOI – Lieutenant General Phạm Tuân paid a visit to Viettel’s exhibition booth at the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, where he observed firsthand the group’s latest high-tech defense innovations and met with engineers and staff from Viettel High Tech.
Viettel High Tech has officially deployed the ITS Camera, developed by Viettel High Tech, in the Lao market as part of a collaboration with Unitel.
The Vietnam Traffic Safety Initiative 2024 awarded first prize to the “Smart Traffic Violation Detection and Analysis Camera” by Viettel High Tech. This high-speed camera can detect violations at up to 250 km/h and connects via 4G/5G. The competition featured eight finalists presenting innovative traffic safety solutions, highlighting technology’s role in improving road safety in Vietnam.
At MWC 2025, Viettel High Tech announced a 5G equipment trial with du, a leading Middle Eastern telecom operator. The trial, focusing on 5G OpenRAN public and private networks, highlights Viettel’s global expansion and Vietnam’s telecom capabilities. This collaboration aims to enhance network capacity, ultra-fast data speeds, and next-gen applications like smart cities and industrial IoT.
At MWC 2025, Qualcomm highlighted Viettel High Tech as a strategic partner in 5G Open RAN deployment, showcasing Vietnam’s growing influence in telecommunications. Viettel independently designs RU and DU using Qualcomm chipsets, gaining global media attention. This collaboration reinforces “Make in Vietnam, Made by Viettel” on the international stage.
The Vietnam Defence Expo 2024 was not only an opportunity for Viettel High Tech (VHT) to showcase its leading defense technology products but also a story of the connection between technology, people, and the mission to protect peace.
In the context of traffic fines being a hot topic nowadays, the AI-powered traffic cameras developed by Viettel High Tech engineers have drawn significant public attention and were featured on the VTV Index.
Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024 is a prime opportunity for Viettel High Tech, to reinforce its pioneering role in defence technology. Under the message "Protect to Enable," this year’s event not only showcases Viettel’s cutting-edge military advancements but also underscores the transformative potential of technology in safeguarding and fostering national development.
Vietnam has unveiled the SU30-MK2 simulation system, developed by Viettel High-Tech Industries, marking a breakthrough in defense technology. Featuring 12 cockpits and integrated ground control, it enables advanced pilot and command crew training. As the world’s only simultaneous air-ground simulation system, it highlights Vietnam’s growing technological capabilities.
Qualcomm highly commends Viettel engineers for their exceptional expertise, dedication, eagerness to learn, and swift problem-solving capabilities, playing a crucial role in the deployment of 5G infrastructure and Open RAN.
