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, […]
Vietnam: The technical regulations (QCVN) take effect from July 1, 2024 for goods in the List subject to CoC and DoC
Vietnam Ministry of Information and Communications issued Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT promulgates the List of Goods Subject to CoC and DoC, effective from May 15th, 2024, however, some of the standards below are effective from July 1st, 2024: Some transitional regulations to note are as follows: Type Approval Impacted? YesSpectrum Impacted? NoImports Impacted? Yes
Vietnam: MIC announces consultation on draft technical regulation on SAR for mobile phones (QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT)
On April 25, 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) conducted a consultation on the draft technical regulation on SAR for mobile phones (QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT) QCVN 134:2024/BTTTT will apply to imported and domestically produced mobile phones (HS code 8517.13.00, 8517.14.00), these devices are listed in Circular 02/2024/TT-BTTTT list of products that must be TA […]
Vietnam: MIC Vietnam Provides Practical Insights on New Policies Affecting Mobile Technologies
MIC Vietnam is implementing a roadmap to turn off the signal with 2G and 3G mobile technologies: – On July 31st, 2023, MIC issued official dispatch 3095/BTTTT-CTS announcing the planning roadmap for the 900 MHz, 1800 Mhz, and 2100 MHz frequency bands as follows: After September 15th, 2026, only 4G (IMT-Advanced) or 5G, will no […]