Nokia and Vietnam's telecom operator VNPT in deal to deploy 5G

Finnish data networking company Nokia announced Monday a new partnership with Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group, or VNPT, to deploy 5G technology in the country.

Tommi Uitto, Nokia's president of Mobile Networks, said rolling out 5G will help accelerate Vietnam's digital future.

Nokia is also manufacturing its 5G products locally in the country.

Nokia said it will deploy its AI-based 5G MantaRay network management solution which will improve VNPT's network operation efficiency.

Huynh Quang Liem, VNPT's CEO, said: "Collaborating with Nokia will enable VNPT to rapidly deploy a world-class 5G network and meet the growing demands of our customers in Vietnam, 5G will serve as the foundation that will drive Vietnam's economic development and societal progress, thereby accelerating its journey towards becoming a digital economy."