Vietnam has officially granted Starlink a frequency license, allowing the deployment of up to 600,000 terminals and marking a decisive step in expanding satellite Internet nationwide.

Vietnam has become Japan’s second-largest software partner, with Vietnamese engineers deeply embedded in the operational backbone of Japan’s digital economy.

According to Decision Lab, 94% of internet users in Vietnam use Facebook, making it the most popular social network in the country.

Praising the effective deployment of 5G technology in Vietnam, chair of the Vietnam Internet Network Association Vu Hoang Lien stressed that 5G is the necessary condition to promote digital transformation.

Mobile subscribers in Vietnam will soon be required to undergo biometric facial authentication when switching devices. This technical measure is being introduced to combat rising threats of scam calls and SIM misuse.

Vietnam’s digital infrastructure has seen a dramatic leap, with Viettel deploying over 30,000 5G stations, powering the country’s rapid move towards smart technologies and nationwide coverage.

2025 marked a turning point as Vietnam passed landmark legislation governing nearly every aspect of its digital space.

Experts from the National Child Protection Hotline and the Ministry of Public Security’s A05 Cybersecurity Training Center are raising alarms about the growing risks Vietnamese children face in digital environments.

Vietnam recorded the highest number of spyware attacks in Southeast Asia during the first half of 2025, with a total of 191,976 incidents targeting local organizations, according to a newly released report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

Vietnamese university students delivered an exceptional performance at the ASEAN Cyber Shield 2025, winning three out of the top prizes at the prestigious regional cybersecurity competition.

Some cybercrime victims are so psychologically manipulated they ignore real police to transfer money to impostors.

Vietnam has emerged as the leading country in the Asia-Pacific region at the ASOCIO ICT Awards 2025, winning a total of 11 awards, a record achievement that highlights the nation's growing role in the global digital landscape.

CMC Technology Group has successfully raised VND1,250 billion (US$ 51.5 million) through the issuance of 10-year bonds to finance the development of its flagship digital infrastructure complex, CMC Creative Space Hanoi (CCS Hanoi).

Following the signing of the UN Cybercrime Convention, CMC launches a full-stack security ecosystem to safeguard Vietnam’s data sovereignty.

In the third quarter 2025, Vietnam recorded over 6.5 million stolen personal accounts, nearly 4,000 phishing domains, and more than 547,000 DDoS attacks, with many incidents supported by AI, according to Viettel Cyber Security.

If telecom operators have sufficient frequency resources to develop ultra-fast 5G, they will have opportunities to create new services, thus boosting GDP and turning Vietnam into a prosperous digital nation.

Ho Chi Minh City has identified the adoption of information technology and digital transformation as key strategies to enhance the visitor experience, facilitate tourism services, and drive economic growth in the tourism sector.

A new partnership between Shopee and Meta allows creators to tag products in posts and Reels, driving real-time sales and increasing revenue without leaving Facebook.

Vietnam’s student team KMA.BlueLight claimed first prize at Cyber SEA Game 2025, securing a spot at the International Cybersecurity Challenge in Japan this November.