GSMA and Vietnam Digital Communications Association Sign MoU to Support Vietnam’s Digital Growth

The GSMA and the Vietnam Digital Communications Association (VDCA) announced a new collaboration to deepen cooperation to accelerate Vietnam’s mobile and digital communications ecosystem. This partnership is a global imperative to bring Vietnam’s rapidly rising tech economy to the forefront of the world stage. 

The GSMA and VDCA will discuss how they help accelerate Vietnam’s at the GSMA Digital Nation Summit Hanoi, taking place on 15 April 2025 at the Sheraton West Hanoi Hotel. The summit will bring together senior government leaders, global tech companies, and industry experts to explore how emerging technologies – including AI, GSMA Open Gateway, and Open RAN – can power Vietnam’s next phase of digital development. 

Through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) the GSMA and VDCA will focus on how the mobile ecosystem can help support the Vietnamese Government’s Information and Communication Infrastructure Plan 2021-2030, which includes expanding broadband infrastructure to cover 99% of the population with 5G networks by 2030, promoting environmentally sustainable digital infrastructure, creating innovation zones to accelerate technological development, and positioning Vietnam as a regional hub for network and data security. 

Through this MoU, GSMA and VDCA will share technical expertise, promote industry events, and convene stakeholders through thought leadership platforms. GSMA will contribute through its global work on spectrum policy and cybersecurity frameworks. Resources such as the GSMA Mobile Threat Intelligence Framework (MoTIF), guidelines on fraud prevention and quantum-safe technology, and global best practices on regulatory governance will be made available to support Vietnam’s strategic goals. 

This collaboration is set against the backdrop of Vietnam’s emergence as a rising digital economy with global potential. Mobile technologies and services contributed over $20 billion to Vietnam’s economy in 2023, and the number of mobile internet users continues to rise steadily. By 2030, 5G is expected to account for nearly one-third of all mobile connections, supporting innovation across industries.  

The partnership will also help the VDCA and Vietnamese digital communications ecosystem plug into the GSMA’s global network of mobile innovation. As the home of MWC Barcelona and the M360 series, GSMA convenes the world’s mobile leaders to solve industry and societal challenges. The MoU with VDCA signals a shared commitment to ensure Vietnam’s innovation journey is showcased on the global stage. 

Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific, GSMA, said: “Vietnam is quickly becoming one of the region’s most exciting digital markets. Our partnership with VDCA reflects a shared commitment to shaping a future where innovation, inclusion, and resilience go hand in hand. We’re excited to co-host the Digital Nations Summit in Hanoi and work together to accelerate progress in broadband access and cybersecurity.” 

Join us in Hanoi to help shape the future of digital nations – and Vietnam’s growing role in the global innovation economy.

About VCDA 
The VDCA is a prominent social-professional organisation dedicated to the advancement of digital technology and communications in Vietnam. VDCA aims to unite members, protect their legitimate rights and interests, and support mutual development. The association plays a crucial role in promoting digital transformation and fostering a digital society in Vietnam and globally. 

About the GSMA  
The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to discover, develop, and deliver innovation foundational to positive business environments and societal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power of connectivity so that people, industry, and society thrive. Representing mobile operators and organisations across the mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMA delivers for its members across three broad pillars: Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutions, and Outreach. This activity includes advancing policy; tackling today’s biggest societal challenges; underpinning the technology and interoperability that make mobile work; and providing the world’s largest platform to convene the mobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.