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VN competes with Thailand, Singapore to become global Internet hub

Vietnam has great advantages to become a global Internet hub. However, it will have to compete with many other countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines.

15 million subscribers in VN must turn off 2G signals before Sept. 2024

As many as 15 million subscribers currently using 2G will have to convert to 4G.

Repairs completed on five broken undersea cables linked to Vietnam

Repair efforts have finished on all five broken undersea cables linking Vietnam with the world, according to a representative of an Internet service provider (ISP) in Vietnam on December 5.

Vietnamese youth trained to raise online safety awareness for community

Vietnam Youth Federation and Google empower youths with digital transformation skills.

Elon Musk’s Starlink seeks opportunities in Vietnam

A representative of SpaceX, the holding company of the satellite internet service Starlink, said the company hopes to find opportunities in Vietnam.

Security vulnerabilities in Microsoft products affect systems in Vietnam

Of 10 serious security vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s products identified by the Authority of Information Security (AIS), three are being exploited.

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.