Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security, Lương Tam Quang, met Nokia’s Asia-Pacific head Andrew Cope in Hanoi on 15 October to discuss cooperation on private 5G networks, artificial intelligence and secure communications.
According to Voice of Vietnam, Quang asked the Finnish company to explore dedicated 5G networks for security forces operating in locations and at events with specific security requirements. He also sought cooperation on resilient telecommunications infrastructure to maintain communications during emergencies and natural disasters.
The minister highlighted Nokia’s experience in communications systems for public safety, railways and airports.
Research and technology transfer
Quang also proposed closer cooperation on research, technology transfer and training in areas including advanced 5G, 6G, AI and cybersecurity. These proposals included specialist training and exchanges to help ministry personnel develop and operate new technologies.
Cope said Nokia valued opportunities to cooperate with the ministry and was ready to share experience, introduce solutions suited to its needs and explore joint research.
The meeting concerned potential cooperation. No contract, investment amount or deployment timetable was announced in the reports.
Source: Voice of Vietnam, People’s Public Security Newspaper
