[August 19th] World’s largest battery-electric aircraft completes 27-minute test flight for $5
The world’s largest battery-electric aircraft has successfully taken to the skies, completing a 27-minute test flight in New York powered by roughly US$5 worth of electricity. Heart Aerospace, a Sweden-founded, U.S.-based aviation company, conducted the maiden flight of its full-scale X1 demonstrator on Aug. 12, 2026, at Plattsburgh International Airport. The aircraft remained airborne for …
[August 18th] New virtual carrier enters Vietnam telecom market
State-owned Vietnam Post has expanded into the mobile telecommunications market with a virtual network. Rather than building its own physical transmission infrastructure, the postal company is leasing capacity from a partner network, selecting telecommunications group VNPT to power its connectivity. Under the agreement, Vietnam Post oversees branding, product design, retail distribution, and customer support. The …
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[August 17th] World’s richest man’s Starlink begins selling satellite Internet in Vietnam
Starlink has begun selling satellite Internet services in Vietnam, with plans starting at VND1.13 million (US$43) per month. Starlink’s availability map shows Vietnam as “Available now” on Thursday, and its website began accepting orders. Its official Facebook page is running ads promoting “high-speed, stable” Internet with speeds of more than 340 Mbps and directing users …