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HCM City aims to become fintech center

HCM City wants to become a financial center fir the region and the world.

Vietnam's Sky Mavis secures $1.5 million funding led by Animoca Brands

Sky Mavis, the parent company of blockchain-based game Axie Infinity, closed their funding round at US$1.5 million led by Animoca Brands with participation from Hashed, Pangea Blockchain Fund, ConsenSys, and 500 Startups.

Vingroup vows to manufacture 5G telecom equipment

Vinsmart, a subsidiary of Vingroup, a conglomerate owned by the first Vietnamese dollar billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has unexpectedly stated it will manufacture 5G equipment and will try the first products by August 2020.

iPhone X will no longer be distributed officially in Vietnam

The 2-year old iPhoneX sells well in the used iPhone market, but brand new products will no longer be distributed officially in Vietnam.

Vietnam has 2nd lowest number of mobile malware threats in Southeast Asia

Vietnam had the second lowest number of Android threats detected in Southeast Asia in the period from January to September this year, according to cybersecurity company Kaspersky.

 

In Vietnam, it’s now riskier than ever to buy iPhones in unofficially distributed market

Many iPhones have been locked because of the IMEI number exposure. Apple said the manufacturer will only unlock devices if owners can show invoices from Apple Store or authorized resellers.

Japanese companies recruit Vietnamese IT engineers

Japan’s information technology is developing well, but it lacks staff and is looking to hire Vietnamese software engineers.

Vietnam conquers demanding technique in microtia ear reconstruction

Vietnam has become one of a few countries in the world to master microtia ear reconstruction (MER), thanks to efforts from the Hanoi-based Vietnam - Germany Friendship Hospital.

Facebook asked to verify identity of users in Vietnam

It is one of the solutions to enhance electronic information management from now on.

Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

Vietnamese student uploads malware-containing apps to Google Play Store

A Vietnamese student has been identified as the author of 42 malware-containing apps on Google’s Play Store.

Self-driving electric vehicles to be launched at Ecopark

FPT Software on October 31 announced its success in testing self-driving electric vehicles in the Ecopark Urban Area in the northern province of Hung Yen.

Playback: A return to old school

Many people go crazy for cutting-edge audio-visual devices to keep up with the latest trends, but there are others who remain loyal to the old days.

Vietnamese environment ministry to consider applying Japanese water tech widely

The noxious odour and level of mud in the To Lich River and West Lake in Hanoi have decreased dramatically since nano-bioreactor technology has been applied, according to a JETRO representative.

Vietnam's stature grows on Asian cybersecurity map

Vietnam has been making progress in the field of cybersecurity amid increased attacks on blockchain and cryptocurrency trading floors.

HCM City aims to reduce litter dropping

Binh Dien Wholesale Market in HCM City’s District 8 wants city authorities to help reduce the waste it produces.

Company fined for illegal sand mining

Central Highlands Dak Nong Province's People’s Committee has fined a company VND130 million (US$5,600) for illegal sand mining, vov.vn online newspaper reported.

Vietnamese start-ups seek high-quality, innovative solutions

Nguyen Viet Dung, director of HCM City's Department of Science and Technology, talks about the development of start-ups in the country and HCM City.

Will Foxconn's expansion lead to iPhone production in Vietnam?

The expansion of Foxconn's investment in Vietnam may lead to the eventual production of iPhones in the country.

5G subscribers in Vietnam to hit 6.3 million by 2025: Cisco

The number of 5G subscribers in Vietnam could hit 6.3 million by 2025, according to a  Cisco Vietnam’s report on 5G in Southeast Asia.