Hanoi, January 10, 2026 – Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation (MobiFone) held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement focused on digital transformation and telecommunications infrastructure development for the 2026–2030 period. This event marks a significant milestone in the relationship between two leading state-owned enterprises in the fields of telecommunications technology and national aviation infrastructure. The partnership aims to build "smart airports" and enhance airport operational capacity across Vietnam.

The ceremony was attended by Mr. Vu The Phiet, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ACV, along with the Board of Management, Board members, and leaders of functional departments and airports. Representing MobiFone were Major General Truong Son Lam, Chairman of the Corporation, Mr. Tran Duc Thanh, Acting General Director, Vice General Directors, and leaders of MobiFone’s functional departments.

An overview of the signing ceremony

Focus on the Long Thanh "Mega-Airport"

According to the agreement, the core objective is to maximize the strengths of both parties to deploy modern telecommunications infrastructure and digital transformation solutions across the airport system managed by ACV.

In particular, the agreement emphasizes prioritizing resources for key national projects, most notably Long Thanh International Airport, to establish a "Smart Airport" model from the very first phase of operations. Notably, the two parties plan to cooperate on deploying a 5G Private Network for Long Thanh International Airport and will coordinate a pilot program as early as 2026. This is considered a critical digital infrastructure for real-time operations, offering low latency and high security.

Based on the pilot results at Long Thanh, both parties will evaluate the effectiveness to consider expanding the 5G Private Network model and digital solutions to other airports under ACV's management. ACV committed to creating favorable conditions for MobiFone to conduct surveys and access technical infrastructure to provide cost-optimized solutions while ensuring aesthetic standards.

Representatives of ACV and MobiFone leadership sign the cooperation agreement, opening a new phase of 5G infrastructure development at key airports

Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Vu The Phiet, Chairman of ACV, stated: "ACV plays a pivotal role in investing, managing, and operating the national airport system, currently overseeing 21 airports nationwide. Especially for strategic projects like Long Thanh, Noi Bai, and Tan Son Nhat, the need to cooperate with large, reputable telecommunications and technology partners is essential. Partnering with MobiFone is a fundamental solution to build a synchronized, advanced digital platform from the start, capable of reaching smart and digital airport standards on par with regional and international levels."

Mr. Vu The Phiet, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ACV, speaking at the signing ceremony

Major General Truong Son Lam, Chairman of MobiFone, emphasized: "The combination of MobiFone's capabilities in telecommunications infrastructure, 5G, data, digital platforms, and information security with ACV’s experience in managing and operating large-scale airport systems will create a foundation for modern digital solutions. This will contribute to improving operational efficiency, service quality, and boosting the digital transformation of the aviation industry and the nation as a whole."

Major General Truong Son Lam, Chairman of MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation, delivering his speech

Beyond gateway international airports like Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat, and Long Thanh, ACV and MobiFone expect to gradually expand this cooperation model across the entire airport system managed by ACV. The goal is to form a modern, synchronized digital infrastructure ecosystem that enhances passenger experience and increases the competitiveness of Vietnam’s aviation industry in the regional and global value chains.

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