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Ministry launches support platform to help ensure information system safety

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on November 30 launched a management support platform to assist agencies and organisations in ensuring safety of their information systems.

Media firm fined for cross-border advertising violation

The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Information and Communications on November 28 issued a penalty against media firm WPP Media Limited (GroupM) for its cross-border advertising violation.

Social network users respond enthusiastically to anti-fake news campaign

Hundreds of entries and hundreds of millions of views on social platforms have been reported, which indicates support brought by the ‘Tin’ (News) campaign to the community.

Amended telecommunications law to promote VN’s digital infrastructure

The convergence of telecommunications and IT and digital technology will blur the boundary between telecommunications and IT, while posing new requirements on institutional building.

Cybersecurity is not optional

In recommendations to agencies, institutions and businesses on information security, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) said that under the law, cybersecurity is not optional but necessary in today's risky environment

Data centre, cloud computing potential as VN moving digital

Cloud computing and data centres play an important role in shaping digital infrastructure in VN together with broadband telecommunications.

Sconnect denounces opponent for copyright strike on undisputed content

Sconnect, the owner of Wolfoo cartoon characters has denounced eOne (EO), the creator of Peppa Pig, of committing a copyright strike on products with Wolfoo brands that are not within the scope of the copyright dispute between them.

Internet continues to facilitates development in Vietnam

The prospect of the Vietnam’s internet economy has caught the special attention of international investors from the US, Germany, China, Japan, South Korea and Singapore.

Sale of users’ information booms in retail sector

Of the 24 cases of systematic and sensitive data leakage reported so far this year, 19 cases were related to the retail sector.

Many accounts on cross-border platforms spreading illegal content removed

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will strongly deal with individuals and organizations that take advantage of TikTok, Facebook and Google to post and spread illegal content on the Internet.

Internet brings new spaces, new opportunities to Vietnam

The Internet Day 2023, themed “Internet Vietnam: New Spaces, New Opportunities”, was held in Hanoi on November 22.

Vietnam ranks first in Asia in scam calls, messages

Eight percent of polled internet users in Vietnam said they regularly receive scam calls, and 57.5 percent receive scam messages.

Sales agents, telco officers activate simcards online, in violation of rules

Ignoring the latest decision by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on suspending new online registrations and standardizing information, telcos are still blatantly selling simcards to develop new subscribers.

Various international TV channels withdraw from Vietnam

Over the past few years, numerous international TV channels have gradually exited the Southeast Asian pay television market, including Vietnam. It signals the beginning of a transformation in the management of cross-border television services.

Domestic ad firms warned of risks of relying on foreign platforms

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) wants the Vietnam Advertising Association (VAA) to help agencies ensure fairness between domestic firms and foreign platforms.

Japanese firms come to VN to hire Vietnamese engineers

Japanese technology firms have visited Vietnam to recruit Vietnamese engineers to work at their factories in Japan.

Foreign TV channels leave Vietnam, MIC promises to protect clients’ interests

Disney and National Geographic TV channels have announced their departure from Vietnam. The pay-TV service providers will be asked to report plans to protect Vietnamese users’ interests.

Ministry asks Snapchat to remove cow-tongue line image from its app

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has asked Snapchat to remove an image containing China's nine-dash line from its app.

Vietnam to auction 3,700MHz band as part of 5G deployment

The MIC will continue with the telecommunications bidding to aid the 5G rollout.

Legal framework essential to protect personal data, drive digital economy

Data management had emerged as a critical factor in driving economic growth, experts say.