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.
14:47, 2014/07/23
Russian President ratifies outer space cooperation deal with Vietnam
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratified an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in exploring and using aerospace for peaceful purposes between Russia and Vietnam, according to the Russian news agency Itar-Tass.
09:45, 2014/07/23
Vietnam rises in tech rankings
Viet Nam has been ranked 81st in the ICT Development Index for 2013, up five places from the previous year`s index, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).
15:42, 2014/07/22
Maylaysia signed a contract to buy 5 Vietnamese sub marines
Phan Boi Tran, the inventor of Yet Kieu submarine, who is well known in Vietnam as the descendant of Phan Boi Chau, a strong-willed patrio
09:08, 2014/07/22
Vietnamese student finds security hole on Joomla
A Vietnamese student from Hanoi University of Technology has found a serious security hole on Joomla which may harm 600,000 websites worldwide, including many Vietnamese.
16:15, 2014/07/21
Criminals target smartphone users
Hi-tech crime is on the rise, causing losses for individuals and organisations.
10:01, 2014/07/21
Budget smartphone sales soar
Budget smartphone sales have risen significantly in the domestic market following the narrowing price gap between mobile phones and smartphones.
15:30, 2014/07/20
Smartphones addiction affects negatively social life
Some studies have shown that a person can be considered a smartphone addict if he or she uses the phone for more than seven hours per day. These studies report that addicts regularly experience symptoms of anxiety and depression when their mobile phone is not in their hand.
16:47, 2014/07/18
State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) warns illegal bitcoin
Credit institutions are not allowed to use bitcoin and other virtual currencies.
10:58, 2014/07/18
Orchid species named after late President Ho Chi Minh
Mr. Popow, a German orchid grower, successfully bred two rare native orchid species of Vietnam - Delenatii and Vietnamese, in 1999.
16:10, 2014/07/17
Damaged undersea internet cable disrupts service
Vietnamese internet service customers began experiencing disruptions and slower speeds on the evening of July 15 caused by a severed submerged internet cable just off Vung Tau’s coast.
11:17, 2014/07/17
Truong Sa submarine to undergo tests in Rammasun typhoon
Nguyen Quoc Hoa, the creator of the Truong Sa submarine, has decided to test the sub during the ongoing Rammasun storm, which is believed to be one of the strongest in history, in order to examine its rescue capabilities under extreme weather conditions. However, some experts believe he is making a mistake.
14:45, 2014/07/16
Mobile game wars break out among competitors
The mobile game market was very quiet in the first half of the year, but things are expected to heat up in the second half.
14:43, 2014/07/15
Viettel, VNPT boost investment in foreign markets
VNPT International (VNPT-I) opened a representative office in Cambodia as the first one in Southeast Asia. Viettel also struck several cooperative agreements with some telecom companies in Cuba.
09:15, 2014/07/15
IT firms need more engineers to cater to Japan market
In the second quarter of this year, the demand for information technology (IT) engineers surged as Japan had moved some of its software projects from China to Vietnam.
15:42, 2014/07/14
VNPT and Viettel step up offshore investment
Both Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) and military-run telecom company Viettel are bolstering their business and investment in foreign markets to add revenue streams.
10:07, 2014/07/14
Smartphone addiction a growing problem
Nguyen Hoang Nam from Ha Noi has a serious complaint: His girlfriend, Nguyen Thi Cam Nhung, appears to be more in love with her smartphone than with him.
10:44, 2014/07/12
IT key to administrative reforms
Administrative reform will not be very effective if information technology is not applied, a Ho Chi Minh City leader has warned.
14:42, 2014/07/11
Technology groups question Ministry’s hardware development strategy
Leading technology groups in Vietnam like FPT and Viettel doubt the feasibility of the government’s hardware and electronics development strategy, calling it too ambitious.
09:23, 2014/07/11
Global survey: 43% of software unlicensed
About 43 per cent of the software installed on personal computers around the world last year lacked properly licences, an increase of one percentage point compared with 2011, according to a survey by BSA – the Software Alliance.
14:02, 2014/07/10
Government agencies warn about increased cyberattacks
The number of cyberattacks on Vietnamese websites, especially government agencies’ websites with “gov.vn” domain name, has been increasing.