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MIC policy to support mobile virtual network operators

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will create a transparent legal framework for mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) to negotiate when buying traffic.

Apple Pay won’t have big impact on Vietnam’s e-wallet market: experts

Specifically reserved for iOS users, with the use of international payment cards and POS machines for payment, Apple Pay won’t have a big influence on the domestic e-wallet market, experts say.

Big data to help collect tax from foreign service providers

Big data on e-commerce would help the tax watchdog to efficiently collect tax from foreign cross-border IT services providers, according to Nguyen Bang Thang, director of Tax Management Department of Large Enterprises.

Ministry proposes cutting internet access for online criminals

The Ministry of Information and Communications has proposed cutting internet access for criminals.

New development space opens for Vietnam’s ICT industry

Despite ongoing challenges, new development opportunities are emerging for Vietnam’s ICT industry, driven by 4G and 5G networks.

Facebook, Google, and TikTok ordered to remove content volations

Facebook, Google, and TikTok removed a significant amount of content that violated the law in July, meeting about 90 per cent of the MIC's requirements.

Authorities to strictly manage cross-border distribution of cultural products

In the time ahead, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will coordinate closely with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to manage the cross-border distribution of cultural products and deal with wrongdoings on the cyberspace.

4G, 5G frequencies to be auctioned again

The Authority of Radio Frequency Management (ARFM) under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is completing procedures for auctioning of the 700 MHz frequency for 4G and 5G.

VN to train thousands of engineers and experts in semiconductor manufacturing

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has assigned four government bodies to collaborate in developing a plan to train around 30,000-50,000 engineers and 100 experts in digital transformation and semiconductor manufacturing.

In the future, every Vietnamese will have a virtual assistant

Viettel, the Army Industry and Telecommunications Group, has been assigned to research and develop the Vietnamese Large Language Model (LLM) and virtual assistant for cadres and civil servants at the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).

VN could become center for AI if it prepares well: expert

The CEO and CTO of IBM Vietnam, Pham Thi Thu Diep, believes that Vietnam has opportunities in the fast-developing artificial intelligence (AI) field.

Gmobile subscribers complain about lack of phone signal

A high number of Gmobile subscribers have complained that their accounts have been inactive for many months because of no phone signals and that there has been no explanation from the telecom carrier.

TikTok yet to fully clarify its violations in Vietnam

Vietnam has not been unable to announce the results of its inspection of TikTok’s operations in the country as the Chinese owned short-form video platform has yet to fully clarify its violations.

Online scams on the rise, threaten safety of digital space

Experts have voiced concern about the rise in the number of online scams and their more sophistication level. They are affecting individuals and institutions, but also damaging the trust and safety of the online atmosphere.

Junk SIM cards gradually eliminated on market to prevent scam calls

The Information and Communications Ministry is conducting a large-scale nationwide inspection to update SIM card owners’ information and wipe out non-original or pre-activated SIM cards from the market.

Foreign media hails rapid growth of Internet of Things in Vietnam

Foreign magaizne Fagenwasanni has published an article in which it hails the rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s computer market recovers thanks to digital transformation

Vietnam's PC market is expected to slightly recover in the second half of 2023. The trend of digital transformation is considered one of the important reasons contributing to the recovery.

Wolfoo cartoon videos removed from YouTube as copyright dispute continues

Sconnect, the owner of the Wolfoo cartoon characters, has lodged a petition with Vietnamese agencies, requesting support to discuss with YouTube the copyright dispute with the owner of Peppa Pig.

TV manufacturers support ministry's decision to include VTVGo on smart TVs

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam says that TV manufacturers will benefit from optimizing user’s experience when including the national digital TV platform VTVGo on smart TVs.

2023 Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day to take place in September

The 2023 Vietnam Artificial Intelligence Day (AI4VN), a leading science and technology event in Vietnam, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21-22.