Vietnam has just made a big mark when it 'surpassed the US, China and Japan', entering the 'world's top 7' in a key technology field: "Deploying and using IPv6" (new generation Internet protocol).
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Outstanding achievements:
65.5% of IPv6 usage rate nationwide (by the end of 2024), Ranked 7th globally, Surpassing technology powerhouses: the US, China, Japan, Korea, Germany, France.
What is IPv6 and why is it important?
IPv6 is a new version of the Internet address, replacing "IPv4" - which has long been exhausted. IPv6 deployment is a mandatory condition for:
Developing the Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, smart cities, Ensuring "cyber security", high speed, unlimited connectivity, Being the foundation for the digital economy, national digital transformation.
Actual impact & upcoming changes.
Entering the World's top in IPv6 deployment opens up big changes for Vietnam
1. Stronger technology platform: Helps domestic businesses and organizations access high technology faster and cheaper.
2. Attracting foreign investment: Global technology companies prioritize countries with advanced digital infrastructure.
3. A stepping stone for artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing, and a giant network of smart devices.
Vietnam is one step ahead
This event is not only symbolic, but also reflects Vietnam's capacity to implement digital policies, the speed of Internet infrastructure transformation, and breakthrough thinking in the global digital race.
Vietnam is in the world's top 7 in IPv6 deployment, surpassing the US, China, and Japan, paving the way for digital transformation, IoT, 5G, and smart digital economy. Some notable news about IPv6 Vietnam. IPv6, which is the new generation of Internet addresses. According to the report of the Vietnam Internet Center (VNNIC), by the end of 2024, Vietnam has achieved:
IPv6 usage rate up to 65.5%, Ranked 2nd in ASEAN and top 7 in the world, Surpassed the US, China, Japan, Korea, UK and France.
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Why is IPv6 important?
IPv4 has run out of addresses since 2016, while IPv6 is an essential stepping stone for the development of IoT (Internet of Things), Cloud, 5G/6G, industrial networks, digital services, etc.
Effective use of IPv6 is the foundation for the development of the digital economy, innovation, and promoting national digital transformation.
Trends and future context
Vietnam has exceeded the set target (65%) and increased two places compared to 2023.
With a strong IPv6 infrastructure, Vietnam is preparing to enter a period of explosive growth of new digital-based services — from automation, smart devices, to digital industries.
This could be a major shift, opening up opportunities to lead the region in deploying next-generation Internet and high-end connectivity services. Field: IPv6 – New-generation Internet address technology.
Notable achievements: Vietnam is in the top 7 globally (above the US, China, Japan) with the usage rate ranked 2nd in ASEAN (65.5% by the end of 2024)
Future: IPv6 will be one of the key platforms promoting digital transformation, the Internet of Things and creative opportunities in the digital economy.
