Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson in Hanoi on Nov 25, 2024. (photo: Duong Giang/VNA)

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh gave a reception for Borje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson in Hanoi on Monday.  

Chinh told his guest that Vietnam identifies digital transformation a strategic choice and a new growth driver. He urged Ericsson to boost cooperation with Vietnam in building R&D and data centres in Vietnam and accelerating technology transfer on digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, IoT, and next-generation networks like 5G and 6G. Chinh also underlined collaboration in training human resources, sharing experiences and policy consultation and supporting Vietnamese groups and partners to join global supply chains.

Borje Ekholm emphasised Ericsson's leadership in deploying 5G and fostering advanced wireless connectivity globally. While highlighting the importance of the Vietnamese market to Ericssons, Ekholm said that his company wishes to join efforts to accelerate Vietnam's national digital transformation, and research, develop new technologies and products in the country. 

He reaffirmed Ericsson's commitment to Vietnam, including the development of an R&D centre to create new solutions and export opportunities, leveraging the country's skilled workforce and growing digital economy.