HANOI ¨C SpaceX is readying a ground station in Vietnam for Starlink satellites and plans many more, two people with knowledge of the talks said, in a move that would herald its launch in the country and would help authorities police internet traffic.
The possible investment follows Vietnam¡¯s decision, amid U.S. tariff risks, to allow Starlink to operate under a five-year pilot program by which owner Elon Musk can retain full control of SpaceX¡¯s local subsidiary, circumventing strict limits on foreign ownership.
Hanoi has asked SpaceX to set up at least one ground station in Vietnam, according to a decision by the prime minister, dated March 23 and reviewed by Reuters.
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