Vietnam approves ‘IPv6 for Gov 2024’ project to transition state services to IPv6

The Ministry of Information and Communications in Vietnam has recently approved the ‘IPv6 For Gov 2024’ project, which aims to transition all online state services to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).

By the end of this year, Vietnam aims to have 65-80 percent of internet activities using IPv6, positioning the state among the top 8 nations worldwide in terms of protocol adoption. The project aims to convert 90-100 percent of formal e-Portals and public service portals of state ministries, agencies, and local authorities. This transition will facilitate more efficient and secure communication and interaction between citizens and the government.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnam has made significant progress in adoption. As of December 2023, IPv6 usage in Vietnam had reached an impressive 59 percent, placing the country in second position among ASEAN nations and ninth worldwide. Furthermore, all critical national Internet infrastructure in Vietnam already operates on IPv6, demonstrating the country’s commitment. By the end of the previous year, 76.48 million broadband internet subscribers, whether fixed or mobile, were already using this technology.

Internet Protocol version 6, offers a solution to the impending shortage of addresses with its nearly limitless address space. It enables the seamless integration of these technologies into the digital ecosystem.