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Vulcan prosthetic limb opens up new opportunities for amputees

A Vietnamese startup is manufacturing prosthetic products for amputees at reasonable prices.

Startup uses high tech to popularize hat boi

Renewing hat boi (classical Vietnamese drama) with technology has increased interest in the art among young people as well as tourists.

Data stealing spyware rears head in Vietnam

VN84App, a spyware capable of penetrating smartphones and stealing personal user data, has emerged in Vietnam.

sPhoton Chat: useful ‘virtual assistant’ for businesses’ internal affairs

Most ‘virtual assistants’ in Vietnam are chatbots that sell goods or take care of customers, but ePhoton focuses on reducing time for compliance activities at enterprises.

Vietnamese scientists create software for remote medical consultations

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is widely used in hospitals and clinics as the most popular format for medical images.

Telecom infrastructure sharing to bring huge benefits: analysts

If mobile network operators agree to share 4G BTS (based transceiver station), this would help save VND16 trillion and reduce 1.1 tons of CO2 emitted to the environment, or 3.9 billion kwh of electricity consumed every year.

VN rooftop solar power to see boom thanks to new decision

The Prime Minister’s Decision 13 on solar power projects in Vietnam, which took effect on May 22, will give a push to the development of this kind of clean energy.

An initiative of national strategic importance

HCMC authorities put forward a proposal to develop the Eastern Creative City during a working session with the Prime Minister early this month. 

Telcos change view, consider sharing infrastructure

Telcos, which ignored earlier advice on sharing infrastructure, have now changed their mind.

AI technology identifies people wearing masks

The system of facial recognition which identifies people with masks created by VinAI has sparked duscussion in the scientists’ community.

Vietnam needs long-term policies on solar power development

The Decision 13/2020 on the development of solar power in Vietnam was released by the government on April 6, 2020.

Medical technology startup gets investment amid pandemic

Thuocsi.vn of BuyMed, a startup, is expected to change the traditional medicine supply chain.

Netflix stops Vietnamese scammers by eliminating free trial period

Netflix, the most popular movie and TV streaming service, has taken action to prevent account fraud.

Vietnamese IT firms thrive during Covid-19

All business fields have been affected by the epidemic, but IT firms are believed to have bright prospects as they have adapted to the new circumstances.

Vietnamese scientists map genome of COVID-19 virus

Vietnam’s readiness to join the fight against the coronavirus in the globe is reflected in its scientific activities.

‘Robot army’ helps Vietnam fight Covid-19

Vietnamese-developed robots have been manufactured within a short time to be put into use in the fight against Covid-19.

Vietnam makes big investments in biomedical pharmaceutical research

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Pham Cong Tac emphasized the significance of long-term investment in research.

Made-in-Vietnam solution helps avoid international bandwidth congestion

Making its debut in March, EGOVC Jitsi, the video conferencing solution, now has more than 60 users.

Vietnamese firms warned of Zoom's security risks

The The Vietnam Cyber Emergency Rescue Center (VNCERT) and the Information Security Authority has released a warning about the security vulnerabilities of Zoom, the video conferencing app used since the Covid-19 outbreak.

Wind, solar power projects in Vietnam stall during pandemic period

Instead of rushing to build wind and solar power plants as seen a year ago, investors now have no other choice but to wait.