At the 2026 Hai Phong Digital Transformation Forum on 8 October, held under the theme “Data – AI – Automation: Strategic Drivers for Developing the Digital Economy and Smart Cities,” the city’s Department of Science and Technology, together with Starlink Services Vietnam, handed over 10 Starlink Vietnam Hai Phong terminals to two special economic zones: Cat Hai (6 devices) and Bach Long Vi (4 devices), with six months of free service.
The deployment of Starlink Vietnam Hai Phong aims to strengthen digital connectivity in marine and island areas, support local administration, aid disaster prevention and response, and develop the marine economy. Cat Hai conducted an acceptance test of the service on 9 October.