Vietnam Internet Center - Ministry of Information and Communications

What Vietnam Internet Center - Ministry of Information and Communications does

Vietnam Internet Center (VNNIC), legally Trung tâm Internet Việt Nam, is a public service unit under Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology operating as the country's statutory national internet registry (NIR) and country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) registry for .VN. Established on April 28, 2000, VNNIC allocates and manages Internet Protocol addresses and Autonomous System Numbers for Vietnamese organizations, operates the national DNS system, and runs VNIX (Vietnam National Internet eXchange), the country's domestic internet exchange point. The organization holds statutory authority under Decision No. 164/QĐ-BKHCN (March 2025) and is the sole legal entity permitted to manage .VN domain names and Vietnam's internet resources, with all registrations flowing through 16 accredited registrars (10 domestic, 6 international) using VNNIC's EPP Gateway.

VNNIC's technology portfolio centers on critical internet infrastructure: the .VN ccTLD registry (EPP-based), National DNS system, RPKI/ROA digital signing for BGP routing security, IPv6 allocation and transition programs, the VNIX peering platform (896 ASNs, 1,129 IP members, 67.68% IPv6 adoption), and supporting platforms including Internet Atlas (data visualization) and i-Speed (neutral broadband measurement). Domain dispute resolution, DNS abuse reporting (DNS Abuse Report Portal, 2026), and the VNNIC Internet Academy (e-learning with certification) round out the service portfolio. The organization employs 51-100 staff across headquarters in Hanoi and branch offices in Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City.

VNNIC's revenue model combines regulated fees from .VN domain registration and annual renewals (set under Thông tư số 10/2025/TT-BTC, with registration fees of 10,000-100,000 VND and annual renewals of 20,000-40,000,000 VND depending on domain category) with government budget allocation as a public service unit. Customer segments span government agencies (.gov.vn), educational institutions (.edu.vn), ISPs and network operators, commercial enterprises, and individual registrars. Distribution is indirect: VNNIC does not sell directly to end users, but through accredited registrars, with self-service portals (WHOIS, i-Speed, Internet Atlas) for transparency. As of 2026, 690,000+ active .VN domains place VNNIC in the TOP 3 in ASEAN and TOP 40 globally.

Name

Vietnam Internet Center - Ministry of Information and Communications

Legal name

Trung tâm Internet Việt Nam (VNNIC)

Website

https://vnnic.vn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vietnam Internet Center (VNNIC) is Vietnam's government-mandated national internet registry and ccTLD operator, managing .VN domain names, IP/ASN allocation, national DNS, and the VNIX internet exchange for the Ministry of Science and Technology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Registry Services

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Operations Outsourcing (NOC Services) (BPAEAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Networking Core Services (VPC/VNet, Load Balancing, DNS, NAT) (HDABAAAJ), NaaS Connectivity Services (On-Demand VPN, SD-WAN-as-a-Service, Bandwidth-on-Demand) (HDAIAIAH)

Keywords

• Domain name registry
• Internet infrastructure services
• National internet registry
• Internet exchange peering
• Internet resource management

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanoi

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Domain Name Registration and Renewal Fees: VNNIC collects statutory fees for .VN domain registration and annual renewal. Registration fees range from 10,000 VND to 100,000 VND per registration depending on domain type. Annual renewal fees range from 20,000 VND to 40,000,000 VND per year depending on domain type. Fee schedule is regulated by Thông tư số 10/2025/TT-BTC. Free registration is provided for newly established businesses (within 1 year) for biz.vn domains and for youth aged 18-23 for .id.vn domains.
2. Government Budget Allocation: As a public service unit under the Ministry of Science and Technology, VNNIC receives government operational funding in addition to fee-based revenues from domain services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

VNNIC operates Vietnam's national internet infrastructure, providing .VN country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) registry services, IP address and Autonomous System Number (ASN) allocation as the National Internet Registry (NIR), and operation of the national DNS system and VNIX (Vietnam National Internet Exchange). It sells domain registrations and renewals through accredited registrars, provides RPKI digital signing for routing security, and delivers supporting platforms including i-Speed broadband testing, Internet Atlas data visualization, and the VNNIC Internet Academy e-learning portal.

Product overview

VNNIC operates a platform-based portfolio centered on Vietnam's internet critical infrastructure. The core offerings include .VN country code top-level domain management, IP address and ASN allocation through its NIR function, the national DNS system, and VNIX (Vietnam National Internet eXchange). Supporting infrastructure services include RPKI for routing security, IPv6 deployment programs, and DNS abuse reporting. Add-on services include VNNIC Internet Speed (i-Speed) for broadband measurement, Internet Atlas for infrastructure visualization, Internet Academy for education, and annual conferences (VIC and VNIX-NOG). Domain dispute resolution and EPP Gateway for registrar automation round out the portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• .VN Domain Name Registration (.VN ccTLD) Vietnam's country code top-level domain (.VN) management system, providing allocation, registration, renewal, and oversight of .VN domain names through a network of 10 domestic and 6 international accredited registrars, supporting both standard and Vietnamese-language (IDN) domain names.
• IP/ASN Management (National Internet Registry) National Internet Registry function providing allocation, distribution, and maintenance of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses and Autonomous System Numbers (ASN) at the national level for Vietnamese ISPs, telecom operators, enterprises, and government agencies.
• National DNS System National Domain Name System infrastructure operated by VNNIC to ensure .VN domain resolution, including primary/secondary DNS servers, DNS caching servers, DNS64 support, and DNSSEC security extensions for the .VN namespace.
• VNIX (Vietnam National Internet Exchange) National Internet Exchange point enabling domestic ISPs to peer and exchange internet traffic directly, improving routing efficiency and reducing international transit dependency for Vietnam's internet traffic.
• RPKI (Resource Public Key Infrastructure) Signing Services Cryptographic infrastructure for securing internet routing by digitally signing IP address and ASN resources, enabling Route Origin Authorization (ROA) and Route Origin Validation (ROV) to prevent BGP hijacking and route leaks. Achieved 95% ROA/RPKI signing rate by April 2024.
• IPv6 Deployment Program Next-generation Internet address protocol deployment support including the IPv6 for Gov program (2021-2025) and IPv6-Only transition program (2026-2030), providing IPv6 address allocation, transition roadmaps, and standards for government agencies and enterprises. Vietnam's IPv6 adoption rate is 67.68%.
• DNS Abuse Report Portal Portal for receiving and processing reports of DNS abuse including malware distribution, botnets, and phishing activities using .VN domains, supporting a safer .VN namespace.
• i-Speed (VNNIC Internet Speed) Neutral internet speed measurement system allowing users to test and evaluate their internet connection quality against ISP service tiers, providing independent broadband quality benchmarking across Vietnam.
• VNNIC Internet Atlas Data visualization platform presenting Vietnam's internet resource architecture, IP/ASN distribution maps, and infrastructure metrics including IPv6 adoption, RPKI deployment, and routing statistics.
• VNNIC Internet Academy Online learning platform offering free courses on DNS/DNSSEC, IPv6 deployment, routing/peering, internet security, and internet resources, with certification programs serving students, network engineers, and IT professionals.
• Domain Dispute Resolution Dispute resolution service for .VN domain name conflicts, following ICANN's Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP) and Vietnamese regulations, protecting trademark holders and brand owners from cybersquatting.

Quantifiable outcome

• 690,000+ active .VN domains registered, ranking TOP 3 in ASEAN and TOP 40 globally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2000APNIC is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for the Asia-Pacific region that allocates IP addresses and ASNs to national internet registries like VNNIC. VNNIC operates as Vietnam's NIR under APNIC's authority structure. VNNIC collaborates with APNIC on training programs (APIE Camp), technical workshops, IPv6 deployment support, and RPKI implementation. APNIC provides the RPKI certificate authority infrastructure that VNNIC's ROA system integrates with.
• ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICANN coordinates the global domain name system (DNS), IP address allocation, and internet protocol parameter management. VNNIC represents Vietnam in ICANN's multistakeholder model and participates in ICANN's policy development processes for ccTLD management, DNSSEC, and universal acceptance of IDN domains.
• APTLD (Asia Pacific Top Level Domain Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAPTLD is an association of country code top-level domain (ccTLD) registries in the Asia-Pacific region. VNNIC participates in APTLD activities for policy sharing, best practices exchange, and collaborative projects among ccTLD operators.
• LANIC (Lao National Internet Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVNNIC has a bilateral cooperation agreement with LANIC for domain name policy exchange and capacity building. In April 2026, VNNIC hosted a bilateral working program with LANIC including a workshop on .la domain development strategy, conducted within the UA Day 2026 framework.
• ITU (International Telecommunication Union)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVNNIC collaborates with ITU on international internet governance matters and participates in ITU's internet-related working groups and initiatives, contributing to global telecom and internet standardization efforts.
• PA Vietnam (Công ty TNHH P.A Việt Nam)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. PA Vietnam handles domain registration, renewal, DNS hosting, and related services for Vietnamese customers through its offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
• Mắt Bão (Công ty Cổ phần Mắt Bão)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. One of Vietnam's largest registrars with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, providing domain registration, hosting, and SSL services.
• tenten - GMO-Z.com RUNSYSTEMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. Operates with offices in Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue, and Ho Chi Minh City, offering domain registration and related internet services.
• Nhân Hòa (Công ty TNHH Phần mềm Nhân Hòa)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. Provides domain registration and related services from offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and central region.
• iNET (Công ty TNHH Phần mềm iNET)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. Operates from offices in Hanoi (North) and Ho Chi Minh City (South).
• ESC - Công ty TNHH Giải pháp trực tuyếncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. Operates from offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
• Vinahost (Công ty TNHH VINAHOST)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. Provides domain registration, web hosting, and related services from offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
• Tino Group (Công ty Cổ phần Tập đoàn Tino)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with nationwide service coverage.
• BKNS - Công ty Cổ phần Giải pháp mạng Bạch KimcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. Operates from offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
• Long Vân (Công ty CP Giải pháp Hệ thống Long Vân)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited domestic registrar for .VN domain registration. Headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City with branch office in Hanoi.
• WebNIC - Qinetics Solution BerhadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited international registrar for .VN domain registration, based in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur). Serves overseas customers and foreign entities registering .VN domains.
• HI-TEK LLC (dba VNRegistrar.com)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited international registrar for .VN domain registration, based in San Diego, USA. Serves overseas customers registering .VN domains.
• InstracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited international registrar for .VN domain registration, based in Victoria, Australia. Provides global domain registration services.
• EuroDNS SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited international registrar for .VN domain registration, based in Luxembourg. Offers international domain registration and management services.
• InterNetXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited international registrar for .VN domain registration, based in Regensburg, Germany. Provides domain registration services for European customers.
• Hosting.krcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited international registrar for .VN domain registration, based in Seoul, South Korea. Serves Korean and Asian Pacific customers registering .VN domains.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DENIC: Germany's .de ccTLD registry, one of the largest ccTLDs globally. Comparable in registry operations, registrar accreditation model, and policy work; structurally similar in serving a major European economy.
• Nominet: UK's .uk ccTLD registry operating as a non-profit with policy, dispute resolution, and registry functions. Comparable in ccTLD registry role, though Nominet operates as a private non-profit rather than a government unit.
• AFNIC: France's .fr ccTLD registry managing domain registration, IP addressing, and internet governance initiatives. Comparable in NIR-adjacent functions and policy coordination.
• CNNIC (China Internet Network Information Center): China's .cn ccTLD operator and NIR under APNIC. Closest geographic and structural peer to VNNIC as a state-affiliated registry serving a large Asian economy.
• SGNIC (Singapore Network Information Centre): Singapore's .sg ccTLD registry under IMDA. Comparable as a regional Southeast Asian registry with policy, registrar, and dispute resolution functions.
• MyNIC (Malaysia Network Information Centre): Malaysia's .my ccTLD registry operating under MCMC oversight. Comparable as a Southeast Asian ccTLD operator with registrar accreditation and policy functions.
• JPNIC (Japan Network Information Center): Japan's national internet registry and .jp ccTLD operator. Most directly comparable to VNNIC as a national NIR performing IP/ASN allocation, RPKI deployment, and ccTLD registry under APNIC oversight.
• ThaiNIC (Thailand Network Information Center): Thailand's .th ccTLD registry operating under a government mandate. Comparable as a Southeast Asian ccTLD operator serving a neighboring economy with similar regulatory structure.

Broad incumbents

• ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers): Global coordinator of the DNS and IP address allocation systems. Not a direct peer but defines the policy framework within which VNNIC operates as Vietnam's ccTLD manager.
• APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre): Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Asia-Pacific that allocates IP/ASN blocks to VNNIC and other NIRs. Operates at a larger scope than VNNIC but provides the upstream authority VNNIC depends on for resource allocation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/myVNNIC
• Xx.com/vnnicvn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vnnic

Compliance2 records

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