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Vietnamese businessman condemned for swindling $28 million in cryptocurrency

A well-known businessman in the technology and startup community has been caught in a scandal related to cryptocurrency via an AI project.

Smuggled cameras lose ground as genuine products dominate Vietnam’s market

The Vietnamese surveillance camera market has witnessed a significant shift as smuggled cameras, once popular for their lower prices, are being replaced by genuine, high-quality products backed by warranties and enhanced security features.

Vietnam officially establishes August 6 as National Cybersecurity Day

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has officially designated August 6 as Vietnam Cybersecurity Day to promote national cybersecurity awareness and mobilize public engagement in safeguarding the digital realm.

Vietnam ranked in leading group of cybersecurity countries

Vietnam continues to be among the countries with the highest overall cybersecurity index score in the fifth Global Cybersecurity Index.

iPhone 16 series pre-orders open in VN today, delivery scheduled for Sept. 27

Apple officially opened pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series in Vietnam at midnight on September 20, with shipments expected by September 27. Local authorized stores are providing additional incentives to customers.

MetaHub Finance suspected of committing fraud, violating laws

Blockchain project MetaHub Finance, which has up to 20 levels, while most models with seven levels or higher are considered fraudulent, mobilizes capital in Vietnam in tokens, which is illegal in the country.

20% of Vietnamese online vulnerable to cyberthreats

Vietnam’s cybersecurity landscape improved in the second quarter of 2024 compared to a year earlier, but unrelenting vigilance should be a priority to prevent threats, according to global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky.

CMC unveils AI-X strategy in Japan, aims for global leadership in AI

CMC has taken its AI-X Strategy global with a major announcement in Japan, focusing on transforming operations through AI-driven solutions.

Telecom carriers say enough 4G phones will be available after 2G ceases

With Viettel giving 4G phones to subscribers for free and retailers importing products in large quantities, experts believe that Vietnam will not lack 4G phones by the time of official 2G cessation.

Vietnam rises 15 places in UN E-Government Development Rankings

After maintaining the 86th position out of 193 countries for two consecutive evaluations, Vietnam has surged 15 places in this year’s United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI), reaching the 71st position globally.

Public awareness serves as 'shield' against online fraud: MIC

Noting that people’s awareness is the most powerful weapon to fight online scams, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) said everyone needs to disseminate anti-scam knowledge to help protect the public.

Vietnam launches digital infrastructure framework to accelerate development

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has introduced a groundbreaking digital infrastructure framework aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s digital landscape.

CMC unveils AI-X strategy, pioneering AI transformation for a digital future

In a groundbreaking event, CMC Corporation launched its AI-X strategy, setting the stage for comprehensive AI transformation across Vietnam’s enterprises, governments, and communities.

New online scams emerge: Authority of information security warns VN users

A new report from the Authority of Information Security highlights six prevalent online scams, from charity fraud following Typhoon Yagi to deepfake cryptocurrency schemes targeting users globally.

'Make clean content' on the internet and 'you can live well': MIC

The participation of state management agencies, digital platforms (Google, Meta, TikTok), and advertisers and strong brands in iContent 2024 have sent a message to content creators: "Make clean content and you can live well with clean content".

VN seeks foreign investment to develop semiconductor industry

The National Innovation Center (NIC) on September 11, together with the US Department of State, US Embassy in Vietnam, and Arizona State University, announced the establishment of the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund.

2G cessation won’t have big impact on HCM City residents

Deputy Director of the HCMC Department of Information and Communications Vo Minh Thanh says that 2G cessation will not significantly impact HCM City residents.

Vietnam postpones 2G network cessation to October 2024

In response to the extensive damage caused by Storm Yagi, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has postponed the 2G network shutdown in Vietnam from September 15 to October 15, 2024.

Vietnam achieves top tier status in global cybersecurity rankings

Vietnam has been recognized as a global leader in cybersecurity, securing a position in the top tier of the 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index.

Nick Clegg to visit VN for Innovation Day & announce Meta’s long-term commitment

Nick Clegg, Chairman of Global Affairs at Meta Corporation, will visit Vietnam next month to participate in the Vietnam Innovation Day 2024.