Hacker says he successfully broke into security system of BPhone

By exploiting a flaw on BKAV Mobile Security, a hacker has said that he fooled the security system of BPhone to unlock the device.

Online shoppers warned of cunning tricks

Along with the popularity of online shopping in Vietnam come several cunning tricks of criminals to steal money from consumers. 

Vietnam ‘walks abreast’ with leading countries in television technology

Four major goals have been obtained under the national program on TV digitization. Sixty-three cities/provinces throughout the country are covered with the second generation of Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB-T2) TV wave.

CryptoBike showing signs of scam

The Vietnamese cryptocurrency investment community has lately been concerned by the news that CryptoBike is showing signs of defrauding investors with the amount reaching up to US$1.4 million.

Vietnamese FDI attraction likely to hit US$40 billion this year

Amid rapid economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam’s foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction this year is anticipated to record positive signs and hit US$40 billion, according to insiders.

Hanoi to establish 2-5 new industrial parks by 2025

The Hanoi government has approved a plan to establish an additional two to five new industrial parks (IPs) in the 2021-2025 period.

Disabled women find meaningful purpose in life

Despite being born with disabilities, Tran Thuy Nga and Sam Thi Giang overcame hardships to give back to the community.

What’s behind Tan Hoang Minh’s sky-high bidding price?

Tan Hoang Minh won the bid in a ‘duel’ to buy the 3-12 land plot in Thu Thiem new urban area in HCM City, but finally gave up.

Motorkhana races to entertain fans of speed this weekend in Hanoi

The Vietnam Motorkhana Championship finals will be held at the Hanoi Circuit around the My Dinh Stadium on January 15.

2021: China asserts power in East Sea

China has stepped up the legal war by internalizing the law and increasing the presence of its maritime law enforcement forces and maritime militia to strengthen its claims in the East Sea and reject the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s ruling 2016.

VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 14

Cashless payments account for over 70 percent of retail transactions in 2021

Giant whale skeletons restored on Ly Son Island

Two giant whale skeletons have been restored on Ly Son Island, in the central province of Quang Ngai.

VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES JANUARY 14

Over 2 million poor households access social policy bank loans

 

Vietnam to be Asia's next startup hub

In an interview with Bloomberg recently, Binh Tran - co-founder of Ascend Vietnam Ventures - said that Vietnam's nascent start-up sector is developing and Vietnam is becoming the next technology hub of Southeast Asia.

Vietnamese e-commerce startup raises millions of US dollars

On, a startup operating in the field of e-commerce (e-commerce) in Vietnam, has raised US$ 1.1 million in a seed round, according to TechinAsia.

HCM City skies won’t be dazzled by fireworks this Lunar New Year

Ho Chi Minh City will not have its usual firework displays on Lunar New Year's Eve this year, although a total of 18 other activities are set to run until February as part of the southern city’s Tet celebrations.

Covid test kit procurement in HCMC, Hanoi, Health Ministry to be probed

Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai has asked the Government Inspectorate to inspect Covid-19 testing kit and equipment procurement at the Ministry of Health and in HCMC and Hanoi.

Police ask for documents of 11 Hanoi-based projects of Tan Hoang Minh Group

The Police Agency for Investigation of Crimes on Corruption, Economy and Smuggling (C03) of the Ministry of Public Security has asked the Hanoi People's Committee to provide documents related to projects based in Hanoi of the Tan Hoang Minh Group.

Lang Son to stop receiving fresh fruit vehicles from Jan 17 to Tet

The northern province of Lang Son has announced that it would stop allowing vehicles transporting fresh fruits to its border gates for export to China from January 17 until the lunar New Year holiday or Tet.

Saigonese busily prepare for Lunar New Year 2022

As the Covid-19 outbreak has been controlled in HCM City, local people are now preparing for the 2022 Lunar New Year (Tet).

HAGL sells over 48 million shares to pay debts

Hoang Anh Gia Lai Joint Stock Company will sell more than 48.1 million shares of its subsidiary HAGL Agrico (HNG) from January 17 to February 15 to pay debt.

Gov’t orders adjustments to ineffective anti-Covid measures

The Government Office has issued a dispatch urging the Ministry of Health to alter the implementation of ineffective Covid-19 response measures in a number of provinces.

Southern key economic region receives large inflow of foreign investment in 2021

 Although the fourth wave of the pandemic negatively affected local production and businesses, the inflow of foreign investment to the southern key economic region increased significantly in 2021.

 

Women’s football team: COVID-19 infections rise to 11

The number of members of the national women’s football team infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus has risen to 11 following the results of PCR tests announced on January 13.

Vietnam reconsiders electricity sources after making international energy commitments

Vietnam’s commitments at 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) will have a big impact on the country’s energy system.