ZTE wants to cooperate with Vietnam in 5G applications, low-range economic development, human resource training and transfer of technical experience.

Mr. Li Junyao (Ly Tuan Dao), General Director of ZTE in charge of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, said he wants to participate in the technology development process in Vietnam, with cooperation directions on human resource development, technical training, ICT infrastructure development, 5G applications and low-end economy.

The information was given by Mr. Li at a working session with Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan in Quang Ninh, on the sidelines of International Digital Week 2026 on October 28-29.

According to the General Director of ZTE Vietnam, the business is cooperating with network operators VNPT and Viettel in developing telecommunications infrastructure. In the coming time, the company wants to expand its operations to apply 5G technology in industries.

ZTE is deploying 5G application models in manufacturing and some other fields in China. The company also has a number of studies related to low-range economics. Therefore, businesses want to discuss and seek cooperation opportunities with Vietnam in these two areas.

In addition, Chinese businesses also propose to increase cooperation in human resource development through training programs for students, engineers and managers. Mr. Li Junyao said that the two sides can jointly build a laboratory, organize training courses, start with a number of pilot projects, evaluate the results and then proceed to expand.

Responding to the proposals, Minister Vu Hai Quan acknowledged the contents given by ZTE, and said that the two sides need to attach cooperation activities to specific research, application and training projects.

With 5G, the Minister mentioned the possibility of coordinating the implementation of a number of pilot projects to bring technology into smart factories and industries. Regarding laboratories, he believes that the construction of these facilities is necessary, but needs to be associated with specific research projects and training programs.

Regarding low-level economics, the Minister proposed to organize a seminar or a survey trip for businesses, management agencies and leaders of Vietnam's Departments of Science and Technology to learn about China's experience in this field.

The Minister also mentioned the possibility of building a cooperation framework between localities of the two countries, creating conditions for businesses to connect and implement specific activities. According to him, in addition to technology connection forums, the two sides should increase exchanges and field surveys to learn about possible application models for cooperation between the two countries.

Vietnam International Digital Week 2026 takes place from October 28 to 30 in Quang Ninh, organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology, including trend and policy dialogue sessions, combined with technology display and demonstration activities.

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