Financial frauds and cyberattacks on the Vietnamese financial information systems are on the rise, but many domestic financial agencies still do not pay due attention to the issue, officials said.

The great efforts made in all three "pillars", including telecommunications infrastructure, the workforce and online public services, have helped Vietnam jump by 15 grades in the e-government ranking.

Nearly 1.3 million Vietnamese workers have withdrawn from the social insurance system, with almost 50% eventually returning to pay into the system.

Vietnam’s National Cybersecurity Center warns TikTok users of a new phishing scam that uses fake app updates to steal personal data and control devices.

Despite the release of the iPhone 16, Vietnamese users seem to favor the iPhone 15, according to search data. Interest in the older model remains higher, suggesting that the latest iPhone may not be as captivating to users.

After a fanpage post falsely claimed severe flooding in Hanoi, authorities moved to punish the admin responsible for approving the unverified content.

Despite claims of backing from Microsoft and Google, both companies have confirmed that they have no relationship with MetaHub Finance, a project currently under scrutiny for potential multi-level marketing schemes involving cryptocurrency.

In a recent report from the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnamese citizens are warned about three rising online scams: fake gaming websites, fraudulent traffic fine notifications, and online job scams.

Opportunities always exist, even in a difficult market like Hong Kong (China), where some Vietnam’s technology firms have succeeded.

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung says that if farmers are accompanied by tech firms, tea production and distribution will improve, bringing higher profits to farmers.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.