Vietnam: Wireless Frequency Updates for 2025
Wireless Frequency Updates Impact Charging & WLAN Devices Vietnam’s latest wireless frequency updates bring significant technical revisions for manufacturers of wireless charging and WLAN/RLAN equipment. The expanded frequency ranges and adjusted emission thresholds aim to improve alignment with international standards while ensuring device compatibility in Vietnam. Revised Frequency Bands for Wireless Charging The permitted frequency […]
Vietnam: Government Restructure Plan 2025 – Update
According to report No. 219/BC-BNV dated 11/01/2025 of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the main advisory ministry of the Government on restructuring, the following important points are reported to the Government: The new ministry after merging MIC and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) will be called the Ministry of Science and Technology The […]
Vietnam: MIC issues QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT on SAR for hand-held and body-worn Wireless Communication Devices
On Dec 31, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) issued QCVN 134 on SAR for hand-held and body-worn wireless communication devices (QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT) This regulation includes the limits and methods for measuring the specific absorption rate (SAR) for handheld and body-worn radio devices, with a radiation power greater than 20 mW and, an […]
Vietnam: MIC Consults on Draft Circular Replacing Circular 30/2011/TT-BTTTT on ICT Product Conformity Certification
From December 25, 2024 to February 25, 2025, MIC will publicly consult on the Circular replacing Circular 30/2011/TT-BTTTT regulating conformity certification and conformity declaration for specialized information and communication technology products and its amendments including Circular 15/2018/TT-BTTTT, Circular 10/2020/TT-BTTTT. Key points: – Goods must apply the corresponding conformity assessment method specified in the QCVN technical […]
Vietnam: Government Announces Major Reorganization, MIC to Merge with Ministry of Science and Technology
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed and promulgated Document No. 141/KH-BCĐTKNQ18, dated December 6, 2024, heralding significant changes to the organizational structure of Vietnam’s government. Among these reforms, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) stands at the forefront of a pivotal transformation. As part of a comprehensive plan to streamline the […]
Vietnam: MIC Opens Consultation on 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi
The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is proposing to amend Circular No. 08/2021/TT-BTTTT, which regulates radio equipment exempt from radio frequency use licenses. The proposed amendments aim to add the 5925 – 6425 MHz frequency band for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN/RLAN). The proposed amendments also outline power limits for indoor and outdoor use […]
Vietnam: MIC issued Circular No. 10/2024/TT-BTTTT suspending the implementation of the 900MHz and 1800MHz frequency planning
On September 13, 2024, MIC issued Circular No. 10/2024/TT-BTTTT suspending the implementation of the 900MHz and 1800MHz frequency planning In April 2024, MIC issued Circular No. 03/2024/TT-BTTTT and Circular No. 04/2024/TT-BTTTT stipulating that from September 16, 2024, GSM mobile networks in the 1710-1785 MHz, 1805-1880 MHz, 880-915 MHz and 925-960 MHz bands will stop providing […]
Vietnam: MIC announces consultation on draft National technical regulation on baseline cybersecurity requirements for Surveillance Camera (QCVN 135:2024/BTTTT)
In the context of concerns about risks of network information security and personal data disclosure, on August 23, 2024, MIC is consulting on the draft National technical regulation on baseline cybersecurity requirements for Surveillance Camera (QCVN 135:2024/BTTTT): -Scope: surveillance camera equipment using Internet protocol -Related parties: manufacturers, importers -Description of products and goods: Digital cameras, […]
Vietnam: Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 1725QD-BCT on New list of Vietnam energy efficient products.
Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 1725QD-BCT on New list of Vietnam energy efficient products, which stipulates a number. This Decision replaces Appendix 3 of Decision No. 1182/QĐ-BCT dated May 20, 2019 of the MOIT on promulgating the list of goods subject to specialized inspection under the management of the MOIT. The […]
Vietnam: MIC announces consultation on draft technical regulation on SAR for hand-held and body-worn wireless communication devices (QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT)
On July 08, 2024, MIC conducted a consultation on the draft technical regulation on SAR for hand-held and body-worn wireless communication devices (QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT) QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT will apply to radio equipment having a power greater than 20 mW and operated within a distance of less than 200mm from the body (HS code 8517.11.00, 8517.13.00, 8517.14.00, […]