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Information ministry wants to regulate OTT services
The Ministry of Information and Communications has suggested regulating over-the-top (OTT) services as they actually operate as telecom firms.
Netflix to be accused of tax arrears in Vietnam
Local competitors are complaining about Netflix which they claim is dodging its tax obligation and does not supervise content in line with Vietnamese laws, reported VN Investment Review.
Ministry protects OTT services
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Information and Communications looks set to issue a rule preventing local telecom companies from obstructing over-the-top (OTT) services such as Zalo and Viber.
Cable TV loses foreign clients due to illegal OTT services
VietNamNet Bridge – The boom in unlicensed OTT television services since mid-2013 is threatening the business of TV content service providers.
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Japanese investors pour over US$34.5 million into Vietnam; Businesses can turn challenges into opportunities; Vietnam to join Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative; Ministry to manage OTT services
OTT services spark tension with major telcos
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam is ready to support the development of flourishing over-the-top (OTT) services, whereas telecom companies are frowning upon the free services.
Telcos instructed to work alongside OTT firms
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked telecoms companies to co-operate with businesses providing over-the-top (OTT) services to allow free phone calls and messages for users.
Viettel seeks to raise 3G prices to cover losses from production
VietNamNet Bridge – Mobile operator Viettel has officially asked the Ministry of Information and Communications for permission to raise its fees for 3G services as the current fee structure does not even cover production costs.
