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Computer viruses cause losses of 716 million USD in 2023

Computer viruses caused estimated losses of 17.3 trillion VND (716 million USD) to Vietnamese users in 2023, according to a cybersecurity assessment programme for individual users conducted by Bkav Corporation in December last year.

ICT infrastructure planning for the period 2021-30 approved, vision to 2050

The Decision aims to develop a synchronous, modern postal network linking the real world and the digital world, part of the essential infrastructure of the country and the digital economy.

2023 was the winter of startups and entrepreneurship

The Vietnam Open Innovation Ecosystem Report 2023 released by BambuUP showed that in the first nine months of 2023, the number of investments in Vietnamese startups decreased by 40 percent in quantity and 13 percent in value.

Efforts made to tighten management of information on social networks

The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information reported that in 2023, it had repeatedly worked with foreign service providers like Meta (Facebook), Google, Apple and TikTok to prevent toxic information and fake news from spreading.

Two Vietnamese PhDs to use AI for mushroom cultivation

Clever Mushroom, a startup founded by two Vietnamese PhDs, uses sensors to collect information materials and analyze cultivation conditions to optimize a mushroom farming process that runs automatically.

AI to lead to many job losses in some fields

With the development of AI, many workers will become redundant and be replaced by robots, including unskilled workers, factory workers and even office workers, according to FPT University Vice President Hoang Nam Tien.

US approves bitcoin, Vietnamese investors await with optimism

The Vietnam Blockchain Association says the US recognition of Bitcoin ETFs will help promote the circulation of clean bitcoin and help traditional financial investors access bitcoin.

80% of electronic-transaction providers do not follow personal-data regulations

Cybersecurity firm SCS, which has conducted a survey on service providers involved in electronic transactions in Vietnam, has found that 80 percent have not fully observed the decree on personal data protection.

Vietnam has fifth mobile virtual network operator

The Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) developed by FPT Retail made its official debut on a national scale on January 11 with prefix number 0775.

70% of institutions are not reviewing or patching security vulnerabilities

The Authority for Information Security (AIS) has found that 70 percent of institutions have not paid attention to examining and fixing security vulnerabilities identified by agencies and security firms.

Vietnam’s e-government architecture framework updated

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) recently gave an update on the e-Government Architecture Framework (version 3.0), an important document to be applied in ministries, governmental agencies, and centrally-run cities and provinces.

Majority of state organizations pay little attention to cyber security

In 2023, about 12,850 cyber-attacks were detected, which is a rise of 5.3 percent compared to 2022.

Vietnam develops digital transformation network

The Prime Minister has approved a project on consolidating apparatus organisation, and improving state management and law enforcement capacity in digital transformation from central to local levels by 2025, with a vision to 2030.

Vietnam makes great strides in digital transformation in 2023

The government and the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) have confirmed the outcomes of digital transformation in 2023.

Commercializing 5G services in Vietnam sees many challenges

After 4 years piloting the 5G technology in 55 provinces and cities, major mobile network carriers are able to evaluate the potential and build corresponding business strategies.

Singaporean semiconductor-industry architect offers advice to Vietnam

Prof Tech-Seng Low says Vietnam has been moving rapidly ahead in attracting semiconductor manufacturers.

Some 400 websites blacklisted for legal violations

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has announced a "Black List" of 403 websites with signs of law violation in 2023.

ViGPT proves Vietnam’s high-technology mastery

The launch of ViGPT, considered the ‘Vietnamese version of ChatGPT, shows Vietnam’s ability to master and develop high technologies. Self-reliance in technology allows protection of national data security, intellectual and ideological system.

What are the hurdles for Make in Vietnam digital platforms?

To create Make in Vietnam platforms, it is necessary to remove barriers on the path of digitization.

MIC plans to boost digital infrastructure, digital applications in 2024

The ministry is conducting 5G trials in 59 localities, with a 99.8% population coverage rate for 4G.