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  1. Global economic slowdown and geopolitical risks were noted.
  2. Vietnam's government is facing pressure due to global trade shifts and standards.
  3. Vietnam grants a trial license for Starlink and seeks to ease trade tensions with the US.

Vietjet Signs Long-Term Starlink Agreement for In-Flight Connectivity

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What happened

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Vietjet signed a long-term technology partnership with SpaceX's Starlink to provide free high-speed internet access to passengers on its aircraft. The agreement, which was exchanged during a visit by Tô Lâm to the United States, initially covers 120 aircraft, including 100 Airbus A321 and Boeing 737 aircraft, and 20 Airbus A330 aircraft. The service is designed to offer connectivity on both domestic and international flights, including over oceans and remote areas.

From vietnamnews.vn

Why it matters

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The partnership marks a significant investment by Vietjet in digital technologies to expand connectivity across its network. Starlink's service will allow passengers to remain connected during flights for work, entertainment, and communications, enhancing the airline's service offering.

Vietnam is currently seeking to ease trade tensions with the United States and is facing pressure due to global trade shifts and standards.

From vietnamnews.vn

Who's involved

  • StarlinkProvider of the high-speed satellite internet service.
  • Tô LâmGeneral Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam whose visit coincided with the agreement.
  • VietnamThe country where Vietjet operates and where the agreement was signed.
  • SpaceXThe American private aerospace company that owns Starlink.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • StarlinkSpeculative

    Starlink could see increased revenue and market presence by securing a long-term partnership with Vietjet for fleet connectivity.

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