Huawei and ZTE Secure 5G Contracts in Vietnam Amid Warming China-US Trade Relations
GeokHub
Contributing Writer
HANOI / BEIJING, Nov. 28, 2025 — Telecom giants Huawei and ZTE have landed major 5G infrastructure contracts in Vietnam, marking a renewed wave of cooperation between Chinese tech firms and overseas markets as tensions over trade and tariffs ease.
Vietnamese carriers signed agreements with Huawei and ZTE to roll out next-generation 5G networks across multiple cities in the country. The contracts cover both equipment supply and network deployment, signalling Vietnam’s commitment to accelerating its digital connectivity and infrastructure modernization.
The deals come at a time when ties between China and several international partners are showing signs of thaw. For Huawei and ZTE, the contracts represent a strategic opportunity to expand their global footprint and regain momentum after years of trade-related headwinds.
Vietnam’s decision reflects a broader regional trend: emerging-market nations are increasingly willing to work with Chinese providers to build out telecom infrastructure, balancing cost, speed of deployment, and technological capability. For local consumers, the rollout promises faster internet speeds, improved coverage, and broader digital services access.
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Implications for Telecom, Geopolitics and Regional Connectivity
The contracts strengthen China’s influence in Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure, giving Chinese firms a major role in shaping the region’s telecom backbone. For Vietnam, the agreement offers a cost-effective path to rapid 5G expansion at a time when demand for high-speed internet and mobile services is surging.
For Huawei and ZTE, success in Vietnam could serve as a model for similar deals elsewhere, especially in countries seeking affordable yet advanced 5G options. The move could also signal a gradual easing of global resistance to Chinese telecom providers — a shift that may reshape vendor competition and geopolitical calculations in the telecom sector.
