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Ministry issues warnings and protection measures against WannaCry ransomware attacks

 The spread of WannaCry ransomware has been wreaking havoc across the world since Friday, and several Vietnamese businesses and agencies are advised to take cautions.

Banks increase service fees

 A number of banks have recently raised their service charges, particularly for online transactions.

VN tries to harness the change brought about by Industry 4.0.

After missing the first three, Vietnam is now hoping to tap into the fourth revolution, though this requires action and not just words. 


VN’s major IT players keen to get ahead of the pack in Industry 4.0

 Google “Industry 4.0” and it takes just 0.43 seconds to bring up 700,000 results. This fourth industrial revolution will hopefully resemble a wave pushing change in Vietnam’s business community. 

Women’s football in need of more adequate investment

 The Vietnamese women’s football team have created a miracle after securing an official place in the finals of the 2018 AFC Women’s Asian Cup. 

Lac Hong University tops Robocon Vietnam 2017

 The Lac Hong University’s LH - Lightning team successfully overcame 31 other competitors to become winner at the Robocon Vietnam 2017 final, which took place in the northern province of Ninh Binh on May 14.

Grandmaster Le Quang Liem graduates from Webster University

 Vietnamese grandmaster Le Quang Liem has graduated from Webster University in the US with two bachelor degrees of Science, Finance and Arts, Management.

Overview picture of Southeast Asia’s longest cross-sea bridge

 Once completed, Tan Vu-Lach Huyen Bridge linking Dinh Vu Peninsula and Cat Hai island district in Hai Phong City will be the longest cross-sea bridge in Southeast Asia.

Fifty-three e-survey systems installed in HCMC hospitals

 Fifty-three hospitals in HCM City, including 30 city hospitals and 23 district hospitals, installed e-survey systems to receive patient’s feebacks, according to the city’s Department of Health.

Pork prices plummet again, testing farmers

 Farmers need to be rescued again as prices of yet another item collapses.

Network operators to block spam

 Five Vietnamese mobile telecommunication enterprises have signed a commitment to stop spam messages.

Building-material market restructured as foreigners buy local companies

The hot development of the real estate market benefits the building material industry, but Vietnamese companies are struggling to get a share of the market as cement and tile factories have been sold to foreign investors.

Fourth Industrial Revolution poses labor problem

Although the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings about economic efficiency, higher labor productivity, product improvements and better competitiveness, it will undeniably pose a big labor problem as millions of jobs.

HCM City to strengthen adaptation to climate change

 As one of the 10 cities expected to be hit the hardest by climate change, HCMC will work out specific solutions and policies and use more resources to effectively cope with climate change.

Vietnam has burden of non communicable diseases

 Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), usually chronic diseases, are becoming a burden for the society because it causes disabilities and premature deaths.

Asia-Pacific expected to contribute 70% of global GDP by 2050

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to contribute 70 percent of the global GDP by 2050 and now 10 out of the 20 largest economies are from the region, said a high-ranking Vietnamese official.

First Vietnamese scientists’ club in Australia debuts

 A club of Vietnamese scientists living in Australia’s Queensland state made its debut recently in Brisbane city with the purpose to connect Vietnamese scientists to contribute to scientific and technological development in the homeland.

First Vietnamese scientists’ club in Australia debuts

A club of Vietnamese scientists living in Australia’s Queensland state made its debut recently in Brisbane city with the purpose to connect Vietnamese scientists to contribute to scientific and technological development in the homeland.

U20 Vietnam tie Vanuatu in RoK friendly

 U20 Vietnam tied 1-1 with U20 Vanuatu in their friendly match on May 14 in the Republic of Korea (RoK).

SOM 2 continues agenda with important events

 The 24th General Meeting of the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC) and the High-level Policy Dialogue on Human Resources Development in the Digital Age will be highlights of the seventh working day of SOM 2.