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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.

Covid-19: Antibody research needed to determine community immunity rate in Vietnam

Scientists believe that community epidemiological research on anti-virus antibodies needs to be done to find suitable preventive measures to control the spread of COVID-19 before a vaccine is developed.

Biggest cosmic mystery 'step closer' to solution

New experimental findings could help us solve one of the biggest mysteries about the Universe.

More than 90 startups in Vietnam join hands to fight against Covid-19

Ninety-three projects and startups are ready to provide technological solutions to help solve problems and assist frontline workers, isolated communities and indirectly affected people.

Tech, telecom firms thrive during Covid-19

Technology firms and telcos are believed to be doing well thanks to the higher demand for technological solutions to organize the work-from-home regime. 

Technology changes VN healthcare services

The technology of a Vietnamese startup is helping hundreds of thousands of people to
have access to online medical examinations with doctors via video calls.

VIBOT-1a robots can replace 3-5 medical workers

If the robot is put into operation in a large scale, it will undertake a lot of work which is being done by medical workers

Covid-19 forces Vietnam’s businesses to speed up digital transformation

It may take businesses only several months to carry out digital transformation and process standardization instead of several years as once thought because of the impact of the Covid-19 crisis.

Vietnamese startup creates blockchain-based game with highest revenue in world

The Axie Infinity game was made with blockchain technology with a high security level. It generates the highest revenue of any blockchain game in the world.

Coronavirus: Exploiting nature 'drives outbreaks of new diseases'

New evidence has emerged of a link between our impact on nature and pandemics sweeping the world.

The ‘quiet assistant’ to Prof Tran Thanh Van

“The desire of Mr and Mrs Tran Thanh Van is to not only build a room, but create a scientists’ community which could create connections that we still cannot even imagine,” said Dr Tran Thanh Son, director of ICISE.

Motorbikes get smarter technology

Motorbikes that are equipped with high technology and capable of communicating with people via smartphone are available in Vietnam.

Is it time for rooftop solar power?

Industrial zones as well as supermarkets and large real estate developers have begun designing rooftop solar power systems for their new projects.

Climate change: Warming clips the nightingale's wings

Rising temperatures may be having a profound impact on one of the world's favourite songbirds.

What are VN startups doing during the Covid-19 crisis?

Vietnam’s startups are making every effort to help the community fight against coronavirus.

Vietnam’s businesses still skeptical about AI applications: RMIT

Though artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have been making clear progress, Vietnam’s businesses remain skeptical about them.

Technology startups receive huge investments

Startups have successfully called for millions of dollars worth of investments since the beginning of the year.

Covid-19 Check trial service tracks possible infections

Got It, a technology startup, has introduced a trial version of COVID-19 Check, a service that helps users check the possibility of infection with coronavirus, classified from F0 to F5.

Fossil 'wonderchicken' could be earliest known fowl

A newly discovered fossil bird could be the oldest-known ancestor of every chicken on the planet.