Two former Vietnamese ministers prosecuted in scandalous acquisition deal
They are indicted for violating regulations on public capital management and receiving bribes
Vietnamese ministries, top officials face punishment in $392mn acquisition deal
The scandalous Mobifone-AVG contract was nullified but the case has yet to be closed
4G internet speed in Vietnam continues to disappoint
As mobile carriers race for their share of the 4G market, service quality has been found wanting
MobiFone to split from VNPT for IPO
MobiFone, the country's second-biggest mobile network operator, will be separated from state-owned Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), and its plan for initial public offering will have to be submitted to the government by the year-end.
3G rate increase fully justified: Minister
Nguyen Bac Son, Minister of Information and Communications – the state agency giving the green light for the recent 3G rate increase, has given many reasons to prove that that the increase is reasonable
Mobile operators to increase 3G service fee by 40pct
Accordingly, the price of both MobiFone’s MIU and Viettel’s MiMax 3G service will be increased from VND50,000 (US$2.5) to VND70,000 (US$3.5). The fee for students who use the service will also soar to VND50,000 (US$2.5)