Amazon told Vietnam officials it plans to launch low-earth-orbit internet services and study broader operations, while positioning the country as a manufacturing base for selected export devices.
The satellite push runs through Amazon Kuiper Vietnam, set up in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, with an application filed for a controlled pilot program serving up to 600,000 subscribers.
Project Kuiper—renamed Amazon Leo in November 2025—has deployed more than 150 satellites so far and targets service launch in 2026, offering up to 400 Mbps for consumers and 1 Gbps for businesses.
Vietnam said it would support Amazon's research, investment, manufacturing and testing work, as the company also explores cloud, AI, data infrastructure and workforce training cooperation.
Amazon's move adds to Vietnam's emergence as a battleground for satellite broadband providers after Starlink won pilot approval, and reinforces Hanoi's push to attract high-tech investment and improve remote-area connectivity.
With Starlink already licensed, how will Amazon's satellite internet service win over the Vietnamese market?
Can Amazon's new manufacturing hub in Vietnam truly escape China's supply chain dominance?
As high-speed internet reaches remote Vietnam, what is the hidden cultural cost for traditional communities?
Amazon Accelerates Vietnam’s Digital Economy: LEO Satellite Internet and Manufacturing Expansion in 2026
Overview
Amazon is deepening its partnership with Vietnam, as shown by recent high-level meetings and ongoing collaboration with Vietnamese leaders. Vietnam is focusing on building a science and technology-driven economy, with strong support from its top leadership to create a transparent legal environment and protect intellectual property. These efforts make Vietnam attractive for high-tech investment and align with Amazon’s strategic goals. Amazon’s commitment includes supporting digital infrastructure, such as satellite internet, and investing in local manufacturing and workforce development. Together, these actions are helping Vietnam accelerate its digital transformation and strengthen its role in the global technology landscape.