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The Hanoitimes - Unitel, a joint deal between the Laos Asia Telecoms Company and Vietnam ’s military telecom group, Viettel, will connect 1,295 schools in Laos to the Internet.

The Hanoitimes - A batch of 80 computers and 10 printers has been provided for the northern mountainous province of Bac Kan o­n July 7, helping poor areas in the province get access to the Internet.

3G mobile phone users in Vietnam are vulnerable to attacks by hackers, experts from the Hanoi-based Bach Khoa Internet Security warn. Nguyen Minh Duc, its director, said: "Because all 3G devices are directly connected to each other and open, security risks are very high. "Moreover, all phone operating systems have holes. A hacker can use any internet connection to attack 3G users. "All 3G devices are [also] connected to the provider's server like a local network. Risks for 3G networks are similar to the risks faced by local networks." Bui Quang Minh, a Bach Khoa executive, demonstrated possible attacks by hackers o­n 3G devices, explaining the main risks come from IP addresses, file sharing services, weak passwords, and holes in software. Hackers can take control of users' device or computer to steal information or cause over-billing by sending packages since charges are based o­n upload and download quantity. Other possible troubles include fake SMSs and other risks from viruses and malicious software and distributed denial of service, or DdoS, attacks. Minh recommended that users should o­nly turn o­n 3G networks when they are in need, use a strong password and firewall, configure file-sharing folders, install anti-virus software, and get software updates. They should always be aware of risks and alert to attacks to minimise damage, he said. But Duc said since providers play an important part in protecting customers, if they structure their networks properly and have a firewall to prevent overbilling attacks, it will significantly reduce damage from attacks. Vietnam has four 3G providers – Vinaphone, Mobifone, Viettel, and EVN Telecom – and millions of subscribers.

Vietnam expected to master the technology to manufacture small satellites by 2017, when the project to build the first national space centre is scheduled for completion, said the vice chairman of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology's Space Technology Institute, Dr Pham Anh Tuan. The Hoa Lac national space centre project was to be built with 400 million USD from Japanese official development assistance (ODA) o­n a 9ha site in the Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park, 30km from central Hanoi. Japanese experts would transfer technology and support to build the technical facilities and train staff. "The centre will be o­ne of the most modern space centres in Southeast Asia, with advanced equipment being used in Japan and European countries," said Tuan. The project was first proposed in 2007, and the consulting group from the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) submitted a pre-feasibility report last March and would conduct a feasibility study between August and next February, he said. A lending agreement with the Japanese government was then expected to be signed next year. The first phase construction, including infrastructure, research facilities, and the installation of satellite monitoring and operating equipment and data processing equipment, would then take place during 2011-13. A satellite assembly and testing area and training area would follow in the second phase in 2014-18, giving Vietnam the capacity to assemble satellites of less than 500kg. Each such satellite would cost an estimated 20-30 million USD and would be able to provide data to monitor and forecast natural disasters and environmental damage, as well as forecast agricultural and fisheries output. The data could help reduce losses caused each year by natural disasters by 10 percent and save an estimated 750 lives, saving the Government over 1 billion USD annually, said Tuan. The satellite systems would also help update map systems for land use planning and management, support global positioning systems, and monitor climate change. The institute began co-operating two years ago with Hanoi National University's College of Technology to establish a space technology major and would offer a master's course next year. "The move is expected to provide qualified staff for the centre," said Tuan. "Over 300 Vietnamese will be trained in space technology thanks to the project”.

The Viet Nam Public Utility Telecommunications Fund (VTF) and Intel Viet Nam have signed a memorandum of understanding to bring computer and internet services to rural and remote areas.

The Hanoitimes -  The Vietnam Multimedia Corporation (VTC) has been granted a licence to become Vietnam’s ninth mobile phone service provider. Accordingly, VTC is permitted to set up network and supply 3G mobile service sharing wireless frequency bands with EVN Telecom, provide domestic roaming service applied to GSM network for subscribers in Vietnam and have its own prefix. According to the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnam currently has eight mobile phone operators besides VTC, namely MobiFone, VinaPhone, Viettel, S-Fone, Vietnamobile, EVN Telecom, Gtel Mobil and Indochina Telecom. At end of May 2010, Vietnam had had nearly 129 million mobile phone subscribers, 40% of whom use services supplied by Viettel 

The Hanoitimes -  The Ministry of Information and Communications o­n June 22 issued a licence to the Military Telecoms Group (Viettel) to become Vietnam ’s forth provider of digital signature certification service.

The Hanoitimes - The Vietnam Cultural Heritage Association launched its new website at http://www.hoidisan.vn o­n June 18 o­n the occasion of the 85th anniversary of Vietnam Revolutionary Journalism Day.

The Hanoitimes -  Vietnam ’s computer market in the fist quarter of the year plummeted by 27 percent compared to the fourth quarter of last year.

Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong pressed a button to launch a website of the 31st General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA-31) o­n June 18.

On June 15, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs launched a website for people with disabilities at http://nccd.molisa.gov.vn.

The Hanoitimes -   First launched in March 2010, the website Internet Cap-Vietnam (http://www.cap-vietnam.com) has become an important way to promote the country’s image to the world.

The Hanoitimes - A website at the address of http://www.impressivevietnam.vn has recently been launched in response to the National Tourism Promotion Programme 2010 entitled ‘Vietnam – Your Destination’ held by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

The Hanoitimes - Construction of the first Ninh Thuan nuclear power plant will begin in 2014, and the station will use Russian technologies which have proved safe and effective for several decades.

The Hanoitimes -  Vietnam Telecom International (VTI), the operator of Vietnam’s first telecommunications satellite, has taken out a 2.8 trillion dong insurance policy o­n it against damages.

Vietnam always creates a favourable environment for foreign telecoms and IT companies to do business in the country, stated an official from the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). Speaking at the opening of the International Telecommunications Conference in Hanoi o­n May 19, the MIC’s Deputy Minister Le Nam Thang said that in recent years, Vietnam’s telecoms sector has made a lot of progress, contributing greatly to maintaining the country’s economic growth, improving people’s living standards and closing the telecoms development gap with more advanced countries. Vietnam is seen by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) as o­ne of the countries to enjoy the highest growth in telecoms in the world, even when it faced difficulties arising from the global economic crisis in 2009 and the first few months of 2010. By the end of April, Vietnam had 140 million telephone subscribers with a rate of 164 telephones per 100 people. The country also reported more than 23.6 million internet users or 27.6 percent of the total population.The two-day conference, themed “Ensuring Vietnamese society has broadband services” attracted 200 representatives from telecoms businesses and telecom service providers both inside and outside the country. On the first day, several representatives from domestic and foreign telecoms businesses shared their experiences in developing telecoms and 3G technology as well as putting forward measures to help Vietnam become the leading centre for producing telecoms equipment in Southeast Asia.

In Hanoi, today May 18, Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) under the Ministry of Information and Communication and GAPIT Communications JSC signed the Memorandum of Understanding in implementing and deploying a spam alert and management system.

The issuance of e-receipt by enterprises and business entities is encouraged by the Government to quicken and modernize the payment process through immediate transaction.

While excavating a historical site in Hanoi’s Me Linh district, archaeologists discovered many burnt paddies in the layer of soil estimated to be 3000 years old. Ten of the paddies have sprouted while soaked in a preservative.

The teams compete in the 1/32 round in the 2010 Vietnam Robocon tournament o­n May 13 received enthusiastic applause from their supporters.