Rubio Approves $25.8 Billion Weapons Sale to Middle East Allies 
China Banks Halt New Loans to Sanctioned Refineries Amid U.S.-Iran Oil Crackdown 
Takeda Hit With $885M Verdict Over Amitiza Generic Drug Delay Scheme 
Japan Airlines Signs 10-Year Boeing 787 Maintenance Deal With GE Aerospace 
CDC Confirms U.S. Ebola Case Linked to Congo Outbreak as Travel Restrictions Tighten 
Sonova Beats Profit Forecasts Despite Cochlear Implant Weakness 
Google, Blackstone Launch $5B AI Cloud Venture to Challenge Nvidia and CoreWeave 
TSMC Stake Sale Sends Vanguard Semiconductor Shares Lower 
Samsung Shares Drop as Labor Union Confirms Planned Strike 
Alberta Separatist Movement Faces Major Legal Setback Ahead of Referendum Push 
US Adds European Union to Section 301 Watchlist Amid Trade Concerns 
US-China Trade Talks Sideline Chip Export Controls as Nvidia China Sales Draw Attention 
China Pledges $17 Billion in U.S. Agricultural Purchases Through 2028 
Trump Administration Helps Former Polish Minister Secure U.S. Visa Amid Legal Controversy 
Rick Fox Appointed to Bahamian Senate After Election Loss 
Panama Defends Port Takeover Amid U.S.-China Tensions and Canal Dispute 
Vietnam has officially granted SpaceX permission to deploy its Starlink satellite internet service in the country, marking a significant step in expanding high-speed connectivity across Southeast Asia. According to state media reports, Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology has licensed Starlink’s local entity to provide both fixed and mobile satellite internet services. The company has also received authorization to operate radio frequencies and related telecommunications equipment, clearing key regulatory hurdles for its market entry.
The approval builds on last year’s announcement that Vietnam would allow SpaceX to trial its satellite-based broadband services. While the exact launch date for Starlink in Vietnam has not been confirmed, the latest licensing decision signals that a commercial rollout could be approaching. Neither the ministry nor SpaceX immediately responded to requests for additional comment outside regular business hours.
The decision comes ahead of a reported visit by Vietnam’s top leader, To Lam, to the United States. He is expected to attend the inaugural meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace initiative, aimed at addressing global conflicts. Although the trip has not been formally announced, the timing underscores strengthening Vietnam-U.S. relations.
The development also coincides with ongoing trade negotiations between Washington and Hanoi. The United States imposed 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods in August, prompting both sides to pursue a new trade agreement. Officials recently concluded their sixth round of discussions, though no final deal has been announced.
Starlink’s entry into Vietnam could boost digital infrastructure, particularly in rural and underserved areas where traditional broadband access remains limited. By leveraging low Earth orbit satellites, SpaceX aims to deliver reliable, high-speed internet, supporting Vietnam’s growing digital economy and technological ambitions.
