Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung welcomed Ericsson President and CEO Per Narvinger in Hanoi on 9 November. They discussed cooperation in telecommunications infrastructure, technology, cybersecurity and high‑tech human‑resources training.

Since 1993, Ericsson has partnered with Vietnamese telecom firms such as Viettel, VNPT and Mobiphone. The collaboration helped Vietnam move from 2G, 3G and 4G networks to the current rollout of 5G.

Vietnam is prioritising cybersecurity, data‑centre and cloud‑computing development as foundations of its digital‑economy strategy. These areas are seen as essential for the country's digital future.

Ericsson proposed programmes to receive, transfer and exchange engineers with Sweden, allowing Vietnamese engineers to join specialised research and gain new‑technology experience. The Deputy Prime Minister called for expanding R&D and practical cooperation programmes to create more opportunities for young Vietnamese engineers to study, conduct research and be exposed to advanced technologies.

The partnership could translate into new career paths, training schemes and international exposure for Vietnam’s tech workforce. Young engineers stand to benefit from hands‑on experience in 5G, cybersecurity and other high‑tech sectors.