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Authorities alert digital marketing professionals to rising cyberattack threat

The VN Cybersecurity Emergency Response Center has issued a warning about a new cyberattack campaign targeting digital marketers, urging companies to prioritize information security training for their staff, especially those in digital marketing.

Cybersecurity: new victims fall for old traps

Swindling people out of assets by luring them to pay-online tasks and impersonating artists or organizations to trick people out of their money are two well-known scams, but people are still falling for them.

With only ‘a slap on the wrist’, KOLs can continue to defy the law

Experts have called for heavier sanctions on KOLs (key opinion leaders) who deliver "deviant" speech, saying that an administrative fine of VND7.5 million is not enough to deter violators.

Made by Vietnam: new tendency of digital technology firms

Vietnamese digital technology firms are paying increasing attention to branding and imaging in the international market. The ‘Made by NTQ’ and ‘Made by FPT’ brands have been rising strongly since late 2023.

Government decides to provide fibre-optic internet for all by 2030

By 2030, VN should have launched at least two new international submarine cable routes and established multiple AI-supportive data centres that meet international standards, with a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) rating not exceeding 1.4.

AIS issues warning about online black-credit traps

Swindling people who want to borrow money online by using simple procedures and appropriating assets is one of three fraudulent tricks the Authority of Information Security (AIS) has issued warnings about recently.

Vietnam’s retail sector faces rising ransomware threats

With nearly 2.2 TB of data encrypted by ransomware, Vietnam’s retail sector has become one of the most targeted industries in the country in 2024, prompting urgent discussions on cybersecurity measures.

ASEAN’s economy set to become the world’s 4th largest by 2030

ASEAN’s GDP growth and rising FDI make it one of the fastest-growing regions globally, with the digital economy expected to drive the region to $2 trillion by 2030.

Nearly 6,000 botnet-connected IPs detected in government systems this year

The Authority of Information Security detected nearly 468,000 IP addresses in Vietnam connected to botnets in September 2024, including 18 from government systems.

Viettel launches Vietnam’s first 5G network

On October 15, Viettel officially announced the launch of its 5G network, marking the 20th anniversary of its mobile service, Viettel Mobile.

International CERTs collaborate in Vietnam to combat AI-enabled cyberattacks

Nearly 450 technical staff from Vietnam are participating in the exercise alongside 17 international teams.

'Black credit' loan scams spread across Vietnam’s online networks

Fraudulent websites and online loan scams are becoming increasingly prevalent, with authorities recording over 125,000 fraudulent websites in Vietnam as of September 2024.

Vietnam’s major carriers to end 2g-only services after October 16

Starting at midnight on October 16, telecom providers will stop servicing 2G-only subscribers, pushing forward the transition to 4G and 5G technology.

Government initiates new framework for managing KOL activities in Vietnam

To maintain a cleaner, more positive online environment and promote beneficial content, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam is calling for stricter regulations to manage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

Viettel to install four new under sea cables

The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) has announced plans to launch its 5G network across all 63 provinces this month, improving connectivity nationwide.

Viettel to officially launch first 5G network service in Vietnam

The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) will officially launch the first 5G service in Vietnam on October 15, with faster internet speeds and ultra-low latency.

VN collectors triumph at ASEAN 5-Country Stamp Exhibition with 3 gold medals

Six Vietnamese collectors won prestigious awards, including three Gold medals, at the ASEAN 5-Country Stamp Exhibition 2024.

Countdown to 2G shutdown: fewer than 800,000 subscribers left

As Vietnam approaches the final phase of its 2G shutdown, mobile operators have successfully reduced the number of 2G-only subscribers to just over 770,000.

New stamp set honors Vietnam’s unique indigenous dog breeds

A new stamp series from Vietnam Post highlights the beauty and heritage of four indigenous Vietnamese dog breeds: Bac Ha, Song Ma, H'Mong short-tail, and Phu Quoc.

Meta AI set to launch in Vietnam in the coming weeks

In its latest blog post, Meta updated the progress of its AI assistant, Meta AI, on a global scale, including Vietnam.