5G networks are progressively being rolled out throughout many localities in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City has proposed analysis and pilot testing of 6G know-how in chosen areas in 2026. Photo: Trong Hieu
The proposal was issued by the municipal Department of Science and Technology following a current assembly with cellular community operators at present energetic within the southern metropolis.
The assembly aimed to alternate info on world analysis traits and potential preparations for the roll-out of 6G know-how.
Telecom representatives famous on the assembly that 6G stays within the analysis part worldwide.
No official technical requirements have but been finalized, whereas business 6G-compatible end-user gadgets should not obtainable in the marketplace.
Also, cellular operators are specializing in increasing and optimizing 5G infrastructure, so there aren’t any quick plans on the subsidiary degree to conduct unbiased 6G analysis or deployment.
Instead, 6G improvement is being thought of on the broader company technique degree inside every group.
Despite these challenges, the municipal division requested that the three telecom companies research the proposal and supply written suggestions by March 7.
The Ho Chi Minh City Steering Board for Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation on February 14 issued a plan to implement Resolution No. 57 of the Politburo on breakthroughs in nationwide science and know-how improvement, innovation and digital transformation in 2026.
Under the plan, the division is in command of main analysis, improvement, and pilot testing of 6G know-how, whereas additionally proposing the Ministry of Science and Technology authorize experimental deployment in a selected space of the town.
Strong begin to 2026 in science, know-how
According to the Department of Science and Technology, the town has rolled out a collection of notable science, know-how, and digital transformation initiatives over the previous two months.
Among them was a pilot program for unmanned aerial car (UAV) deliveries within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park and alongside the Can Gio-Vung Tau route.
The metropolis additionally hosted an funding promotion convention centered on digital infrastructure and large-scale knowledge facilities to help the event of a world monetary middle.
Several agreements have been signed to advance knowledge middle building and synthetic intelligence infrastructure.
Furthermore, Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating the completion of IT infrastructure to help digital transformation, deploying licensed AI assistant options for the general public sector, working with the municipal People’s Council on digital infrastructure planning, and signing a cooperation program for the 2026-30 interval with Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City.