SpaceX's Starlink gets nod for satellite internet in Vietnam

Feb 14 (Reuters) - Vietnam's ‌government has ​allowed ​SpaceX to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in the country, state media reported ‌on Saturday.

The report said the Ministry of ⁠Science and Technology granted Starlink's local unit a license to ‌provide both fixed and ‌mobile satellite internet services. The company was also granted a license to use radio frequencies and ​radio equipment. The ministry did not immediately respond to a request for confirmation outside ⁠business hours.

The approval came ahead of an expected visit next week of ​Vietnam's top leader To Lam to the United States to attend the inaugural meeting ​of U.S. President Donald Trump's ‌Board of Peace initiative to address global conflicts. The trip has not ⁠been officially announced.

Last year, Vietnam's government said it would allow SpaceX to operate its internet service on a ⁠trial basis.

Local media said it was not clear when Starlink ​would launch its services in Vietnam. SpaceX did not immediately respond to a request for comment on a weekend.

Vietnam ‌and the U.S. are negotiating a trade deal after Washington imposed 20% tariffs ‌on Vietnamese goods in August. The two sides ⁠held their sixth round ‌of talks earlier ​this month, but have not announced an agreement.

(Reporting by Mikhail Flores; Editing by Sharon ‌Singleton)

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