Science and technology
Vietnam passes cybersecurity law despite concerns
Vietnam’s main legislative body, the National Assembly, has passed a law on cybersecurity that would require digital businesses like Facebook and Google to store data of Vietnamese users in Vietnam. 423 members of parliament, accounting for 86 percent of those present, voted in favor of ...
Bao Ha
U.S. urges delay in vote on Vietnam's cybersecurity bill
The United States has urged Vietnam to delay a vote on a proposed cybersecurity law, the U.S. Embassy said on Friday, amid widespread concern the law would cause economic harm and stifle online dissent in the communist-ruled country.Keep reading ...
Reuters Staff
1.2 million computers in Vietnam infected with W32.XFileUSB
The Bkav Corporation on June 5 warned that up to 1.2 million computers in Vietnam might have been infected with a destructive virus called W32.XFileUSB that can wipe all data on the users’ USB drive.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Government issues warning on router-hacking virus
The Ministry of Information and Telecommunications’ Authority of Information Security on Tuesday warned that routers and storages in Việt Nam have been exposed to the VPNFilter virus. The virus has affected over 500,000 routers and storages in many countries, including Việt Nam, it said.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Vietnam plans etiquette code for social media users
Vietnam’s information and communication authorities are discussing ways to build a code of conduct for social media users in the country to prevent negative contents, protect users and create a healthy online environment.Keep reading ...
Hoang Thuy
1% of GDP may be affected if foreign firms forced to locate servers in Vietnam
The data relocation and regulation that requires foreign firms to set up data centers in Vietnam remains the most controversial issue of the draft cybersecurity law.Keep reading ...
Thanh Mai
Info database needs public support
The Digital Vietnamese knowledge system, an ambitious Government funded open database similar to Wikipedia, now boasts more than 10,000 articles, alongside 3.5 million question and answers following its launch in January.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
E-Government pushes reform: PM
The use of e-Government would help fight corruption, push administrative reform and improve the investment environment, said Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc. Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Vietnam's satellite to enter space in late 2018
Micro Dragon, a satellite made by Vietnamese engineers, is expected to be launched into space in late 2018, according to the Vietnam National Space Centre (VNSC) under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.[]After going into orbit, it will observe coastal sea areas to assess ...
VietnamNet Reporter
About 129 million USD poured into fintech industry
Start-ups in Vietnam have invested around 129 million USD in the field of fintech, according to Varun Mittal, Ernst & Young (EY) ASEAN fintech leader. EY Vietnam announced the results of the ASEAN FinTech Census 2018 in Hanoi on April 12.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
