Vietnam Targets 15 International Fiber Routes by 2030
Vietnam plans to triple its international fiber optic cables from five to 15 routes by 2030. This expansion will turn the country’s international cable network into a core part of its digital infrastructure and a top investment priority, supporting stronger global connectivity and regional competitiveness.
Officials at the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) say Vietnam needs enough capacity for key cities to grow into regional data center hubs. The strategy positions international fiber cables as the backbone for Vietnam’s digital economy and cross‑border data traffic.
Building a Digital Connectivity Bridge
Vietnam aims to use its international fiber optic system as a digital bridge for the digital economy, digital society, defense, and security. State‑owned enterprises currently lead development of this foundation, but Vietnam wants to match regional leaders in capacity, quantity, and quality by 2035.
The country also plans to grow into a super‑scale cloud computing service provider. By doing so, Vietnam intends to become a critical link in regional and global digital infrastructure and data transmission, not just a consumer of bandwidth.
Land Cable Targets and Regional Hubs
By 2030, Vietnam plans to add at least two new international land fiber optic cable lines. These routes will provide capacity equal to at least 15% of the marine cable system, improving resilience if undersea cables experience issues.
Vietnam will maintain strong digital connections to Singapore, Hong Kong (China), and Japan as its main hub partners. Authorities will also review hub performance regularly and consider new connection points as traffic patterns and regional priorities evolve.
Undersea Cable Roadmap: 2027 and 2030 Milestones
By 2027, Vietnam expects to open four new undersea fiber optic cable lines for public use. This will raise total available capacity to at least 134 Tbps, and at least one of these routes will be wholly owned by Vietnam.
From 2028 to 2030, the country plans to activate at least six additional undersea cable routes, including another route under Vietnamese ownership. Once complete, Vietnam’s marine fiber system will deliver at least 350 Tbps of design capacity, closing the gap with top regional players.
Current Capacity and Future Position
Today, Vietnam operates five international undersea fiber optic cable lines with a total available capacity of 34 Tbps. It also runs two land cable lines that connect to Hong Kong (China) and Singapore, providing 5 Tbps of capacity.
With its planned upgrades, Vietnam intends to transform from a relatively modest regional player into a key node in Asia’s digital infrastructure, supporting hyperscale cloud, content delivery, and cross‑border data‑intensive services.