Billionaire investor Elon Musk’s SpaceX has secured entry into Vietnam with its Starlink satellite internet service as U.S. tariff tensions

Vietnam plans to adopt rules that would allow Elon Musk's Starlink to provide satellite internet services in the country while maintaining full ownership of any local subsidiary, a draft of the regulations shows.

Vietnam’s sudden policy shift reflects its nervousness about Donald Trump’s tariff threats and aims to reduce Hanoi’s trade surplus with Washington.

Vietnam plans to allow Elon Musk’s Starlink (STRLK) satellite internet service to operate within its borders, marking a significant development in its telecommunications landscape, Reuters reported, citing a regulations draft and people with knowledge of the matter.