Technologies
Open technologies
Startup Ecosystem in Vietnam
Vietnam currently has around 3,000 startups involved in sectors such as fintech, food tech, healthcare, and e-commerce. In 2017, 92 startups received investments worth US$ 291 million, 42 percent higher compared to 2016, while the number of startups increased by 45 percent. Keep reading ...
Koushan Das
Transfer of technology from FDI enterprises remains modest
Despite vast contribution to Vietnam’s economy, the rate of technology transfer from foreign direct investment (FDI) firms remains low.Keep reading ...
Cam Anh
Facebook, Google okay with Vietnam’s cybersecurity law
Representatives of tech giants raised no objections and said they would modify their strategies according to the new law, claims senior official.Keep reading ...
Retail Asia Reporter
Facebook and Google have to install servers in Vietnam from early 2019
Facebook and Google will have to install servers in Vietnam from January 1, 2019 as the Law on Cybersecurity comes into effect.Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Capital keeps flowing into startups
Investors have poured more capital into Vietnamese technology startups amid the strong rise of new technologies such as AI and Big Data.[]Vietnam is listed among the countries with high potential in startups, especially technology startups. In 2017, the investment capital injected into 92 startups in ...
Mai Thanh
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
