April 18, 2008 – Vietnam’s first telecommunications satellite, Vinasat-1, was successful placed into orbit by an Ariane rocket. The satellite, which will be operated by Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group, will provide mobile broadcasting, direct-to-home television, video conferencing and data transmission to Vietnam and the Asia-Pacific region. The satellite will also allow Vietnam’s rural communities access to telephone communications, videoconferencing, high-speed Internet, radio, tele-medicine, and tele-education

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