Vietnam granted SpaceX approval to operate its Starlink satellite internet service in the country, signaling growing adoption of space-based connectivity solutions across Asian markets.
According to official reports, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology issued licenses to SpaceX’s local Starlink unit to provide both fixed and mobile satellite internet services, along with authorization to use required radio frequencies and wireless equipment. The ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment outside official working hours.
The approval comes ahead of a planned visit next week by Vietnam’s top leader, Tô Lâm, to the United States, where he is expected to participate in the inaugural meeting of the “Council for Peace” initiative led by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at addressing global conflicts. Details of the visit have not been officially confirmed.
Vietnam had allowed SpaceX to operate Starlink on a trial basis last year. Local media reports indicate that the official start date for commercial services in Vietnam has not yet been announced. SpaceX did not respond immediately to requests for comment over the weekend.
The development occurs amid ongoing trade talks between Vietnam and the United States. Following the U.S. imposition of a 20% tariff on Vietnamese goods last August, both sides conducted the sixth round of negotiations earlier this month, though no agreement has been publicly confirmed.
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