Internet users in Vietnam to hit 100 million by 2029
Internet Day 2024 highlighted the rapid growth of internet penetration in Vietnam and the country's strategic plans for digital transformation.
22:59, 2025/01/01
Vietnam's 2025 digital economy to thrive on AI-powered solutions
Vietnam can unlock the digital economy across sectors through the effective use of AI-powered solutions.
21:21, 2024/12/30
Vietnam releases Esports White Book 2022-2023
The growth of Vietnam's esports market is highlighted in the Vietnam Esports White Book 2022-2023, which outlines global trends.
22:47, 2024/12/24
Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park to soon launch AI sandbox model
When the amended Capital Law is enacted, models like the AI sandbox should be piloted at the HHTP.
10:17, 2014/09/03
Laws fail to deter firms from utilising unlicensed software
More companies including foreign ones have been found using unlicensed software despite many warnings about the potential risks they face, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism`s inspectorate reported.
08:47, 2014/09/02
OTT apps to thrive when Vietnam deploys 4G
Voice call and SMS services will be provided free of charge when Vietnamese mobile network operators join hands with OTT (over the top) app developers to earn money from data services.
10:17, 2014/09/01
Vietnam boasts world’s largest number of internationalised domain names
Vietnam now has over one million internet domain names using Vietnamese script, the largest number of internationalised domain names (IDNs) in the world.
13:29, 2014/08/30
Viettel asked to stop “Internet for education” program
The Ministry of Information and Communication has requested the Military Telecom Corporation - Viettel - to stop the “Internet for education” program for violating regulations on telecom charge management and promotion.
10:37, 2014/08/29
Vietnam adjusts VNREDSat-1 satellite to avoid cosmic object
Vietnam successfully adjusted its VNREDSat-1 satellite in an emergency case in order to avoid a possible collision with a cosmic object.
18:59, 2014/08/28
HCM City’s agricultural high-tech park to grow by 400ha
HCM City’s Agricultural High-Tech Park (AHTP) will expand by nearly 400ha by 2020, the park’s management board said during its 10th anniversary celebration on August 26.
09:23, 2014/08/28
Minister chides public, calls “barefoot scientist’” achievements modest
While the public and the media have showered praise on “barefoot scientists”, or farmers who have made new machinery, the Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan has called their achievements “modest”, and chided the public and media for describing them as “inventions”.
09:22, 2014/08/28
Minister chides public, calls “barefoot scientist’” achievements modest
While the public and the media have showered praise on “barefoot scientists”, or farmers who have made new machinery, the Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Quan has called their achievements “modest”, and chided the public and media for describing them as “inventions”.
08:52, 2014/08/28
Private hospitals struggle to attract new patients
Private hospitals are facing huge difficulties in getting patients. They claim they could help reduce overcrowding at State-owned hospitals if they had Government co-operation, a spokesperson for the Viet Nam Private Hospitals Association has said.
13:26, 2014/08/27
HCM City’s agricultural high-tech park to grow by 400ha
HCM City’s Agricultural High-Tech Park (AHTP) will expand by nearly 400ha by 2020, the park’s management board said during its 10th anniversary celebration on August 26.
09:47, 2014/08/27
Scientists stress request to develop sci-tech human resource
Scientists of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) have stressed the request to develop future scientific researchers, at a working session with Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee President, Nguyen Thien Nhan on August 26.
13:26, 2014/08/26
Vietnamese-language domains reach 1 million
The one millionth Vietnamese-language domain name was saluted at a ceremony held in Hanoi on August 25, marking the country the largest owner of domain names in the national language in the world.
13:23, 2014/08/26
VN, US sign cooperation agreements to support nuclear safety program
The Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety (VARANS) and US-based Lightbridge Corporation recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for cooperation in development of administrative, legal and regulatory infrastructure to support Vietnam’s civil nuclear energy program. VietNamNet talked with Seth Grae – President and CEO of Lightbridge Corporation about the MOU.
08:51, 2014/08/26
Foreign players attracted to Vietnam’s mobile-app market
While Vietnamese internet companies and independent programmers continue to seek opportunities abroad, many foreign technology groups see the country as a lucrative.
17:57, 2014/08/25
Vietnam topple Japan in int'l Robocon finals
The Lac Hong University Robocon team triumphed over their Japanese rival to take out this year`s International Robocon contest in Pune, India, on August 24.
13:21, 2014/08/23
Workshop discusses bio-tech application in agro-production
The role of biotechnology in reducing exhaust emissions and adapting to climate change was the main focus of a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City.
09:16, 2014/08/23
Vietnam, Japan to work on hi-tech agriculture
Vietnam hopes for Japan’s further support in hi-tech agriculture and rural development, said Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Viet Thanh.
15:28, 2014/08/22
Nokia to shift smartphone production to Vietnam
Microsoft Group has plans to relocate all or part of Nokia smartphone production lines from China, Hungary and Mexico to Vietnam in a move to restructure its business strategy.
08:55, 2014/08/22
MobiFone in the blocks ready for equitisation progress
The face of Vietnam’s telecommunications sector is to change with major restructuring set to attract a host of foreign investors and allow the local telco market to finally deliver on its rich promise.
14:14, 2014/08/21
Gov’t urged to impose technical barriers against hi-tech Chinese imports
To speed up the national TV digitalization program, state agencies are considering lowering import tariffs on parts and accessories and applying technical barriers against low-quality Chinese imports.