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MIC to turn off 2G technology by September 16

Vietnam will turn off 2G technology on land from September 16 so telecommunication service providers are being urged to take drastic measures to support their subscribers to switch to mobile phones with higher technology to ensure their interests.

Ministry unveils draft law on data for public feedback

The Ministry of Public Security has published a draft law on data to garner opinions from organisations and people.

Vietnamese app developers eye Russian market with Yandex's support

Yandex, Russia's largest technology company, believes that apps developed by Vietnamese programmers can find a user base in Russian-speaking markets.

Telecom carriers to stop 2G-only subscriptions by September

Telcos have been warned that they will not be granted 900MHz/1800MHz wavebands, which are now being used by mobile network operators and will terminate in September, if they still have 2G-only subscribers.

MIC targets digital transformation with virtual assistants

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is aiming for virtual assistants to transform the knowledge system and work methods of the state civil service, bringing intelligence to the entire Vietnamese public administration system.

CMC signs MOUs with Korean partners at VN-Korea Business Forum

As part of Vietnamese PM’s visit to South Korea, CMC Corporation has signed memorandums of understanding with KSP Steel and RSupport to enhance technology integration and drive digital transformation.

Manufacturing enterprises are 'favorite prey' of ransomware attacks: experts

Warning that manufacturers may suffer heavily from ransomware attacks, experts stressed that enterprises need to have reasonable responses and make investments to protect their information systems.

iPhone 16 lead tech searches in Vietnam for Q2/2024

The iPhone 16 and ChatGPT emerged as the top tech-related search keywords among Vietnamese users on the Cốc Cốc search engine in Q2/2024.

Man loses $425,000 in dropshipping scam: How to avoid traps and make a profit

Discover how one man lost nearly 10 billion VND ($425,000) in a dropshipping scam and learn how to protect yourself from similar traps.

Vietnam’s gaming industry aims at $1 billion in revenue

With a young population and ability to access to new technologies, Vietnam is emerging to become an important destination for the world’s leading game companies from Japan, the Republic of Korea, China and North American countries.

Vietnam mandates shift from 2G to 4G/5G by September 2024

Vietnam aims to eliminate 2G-only subscribers by September 2024.

Impersonation scams: A growing threat in Vietnam and globally

Learn about common impersonation scams and tips to safeguard your personal information and finances.

Vietnamese smart home startup aims for global technological prominence

Driven by his unwavering belief in the potential of the smart home industry, CEO Nguyen Manh Toan set his sights on this promising domain.

Vietnam expects to have 15 undersea cable routes by 2030

Vietnam plans to build at least 10 new undersea cable routes by 2030, increasing the total number to 15 with a minimum capacity of 350 Tbps.

People still reluctant to use non-cash payments because of security fears

Non-cash payments are yet to become popular in Vietnam, including in large cities, because many people are still concerned about security.

Corporations, SMEs face ransomware attacks

Ransomware attacks are expanding in Vietnam, targeting both large corporations small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with ransom demands of tens of millions of dong, according to VSEC (Vietnam Network Security JSC).

Vietnam announces basic standards for online child protection products

The set of standards 'Basic technical requirements for products and services to protect children online' will be the basis for assessing quality and promoting the development of an ecosystem of solutions to protect Vietnamese children online.

Violations continue to be found in ads on social networks

Advertisements about gambling games and betting on online channels remain a headache for state management agencies. The problem cannot be solved because of the lack of clear regulations.

Four Vietnamese nationals face charges in $71 million in US cyber attacks

Four Vietnamese individuals have been indicted by the US authorities for hacking into computer systems of various companies, stealing identity and credit card information, and causing significant financial damage.

Vietnamese software industry seeks to tap into lucrative European market

The number of Vietnamese software companies participating in the European market is currently limited. How to attract European customers with adequate resources and sustain long-term growth is a key concern for many businesses.