Vietnam’s new data law a test for its big tech ambitions
Transferring information across borders could be a touchy topic in authoritarian Vietnam as the government wants to accelerate its digital transformation with a sweeping new data law.
Vietnam’s richest person starts $150 million fund to invest in tech startups
Automobile and property tycoon Pham Nhat Vuong and his conglomerate Vingroup has launched a venture capital firm to fund artificial intelligence and digital startups in Vietnam and the region in a bid to broaden his technology businesses.
Vietnam Digital Industry and Trade Summit 2024 slated for next month
The Việt Nam Digital Industry and Trade Summit 2024 will take place in Hà Nội on November 21, aiming to help businesses with their digital transformation.
How Vietnam can realize its semiconductor ambitions
Success will require the country to leverage its geo-economic strengths while navigating intensifying geopolitical tensions.
Vietnam semi plan
Vietnam intends to have 3 fabs, 300 design houses and 20 packaging and test facilities by 2050, according to a semiconductor industry plan signed off by Prime Minister Pham Minh.
Viettel to install 4 new under sea cables
The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) has announced plans to launch its 5G network across all 63 provinces this month, improving connectivity nationwide.
Vietnam to become a country of origin of innovation
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh highly appreciated the initial success of the National Innovation Centre at its fifth anniversary celebrations and the official opening of Innovate Vietnam 2024 on October 1 at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi.
Exclusive : inside the US push to steer Vietnam’s subsea cable plans away from China
The United States is urging Vietnam to avoid Chinese cable-laying firm HMN Technologies and other Chinese companies in its plans to build 10 new undersea cables by 2030, sources with knowledge of the talks said.
Momo, Vietnam’s Alipay, sees bright future in digital wave, expanding middle class
Vietnam’s largest mobile-payment platform, Momo, aims to solidify its market leadership by capitalising on the Southeast Asian country’s burgeoning digital economy and expanding middle class.
Vietnam police raid tech company VNG in ‘surprise investigation’
Police raided the Ho Chi Minh City headquarters of software company VNG, one of Vietnam’s most promising tech start-ups, on Friday, a move the company called a « surprise investigation ».
Google considering large data centre in Vietnam, source says, in nation’s first by US big tech
Alphabet’s Google is considering building a large data centre in Vietnam, a person briefed on the plans said, in what would be the first such investment by a big U.S. technology company in the Southeast Asian nation.
Vietnam pushes for high tech as investors pivot from China
Official says Hanoi needs to boost labour force and power supply to draw semiconductor and AI industries
Hidden cameras in Vietnam : Secrets come to light
Many hidden cameras have been discovered in Vietnam, sparking public outrage and causing fears for victims as they were afraid that their sensitive images could be spread on social media.
Online sale of personal data organized and widespread in Vietnam
Personal data is being sold in an organized manner, even with continual updates, the public security ministry said.
Viber eyes comeback in Vietnam messaging race
Japanese messaging app Rakuten Viber is eyeing a comeback in Vietnam and has its sights set on business users, a senior executive has said.
Vietnam preferred relocation destination for US tech firms amid China curbs
American tech companies are increasingly viewing Vietnam as the place to relocate their production facilities and transfer technology, particularly in the electronics industry, due to the ongoing U.S.-China rivalry.
Biometric registration required by Vietnam’s State Bank confuses customers
Bank customers in Vietnam are complaining about facial authentication required for online bank transfers in excess of VND10 million (US$390) by commercial banks with effect from July 1.
Mandatory biometric registration for bank customers makes rocky start
Many bank customers have struggled to make transfers via smartphone apps after biometric data became mandatory to enhance cybersecurity.
Photos hoodwink face recognition tools on banking apps
Banking applications using facial biometric authentication can easily be tricked with photos, as several users have found out.
S. Korean president pledges to help Vietnam with semiconductor training
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol affirmed his country’s commitment to assist Vietnam in training the workforce for semiconductor and hi-tech industries, as well as developing the cultural industry, during his talks with Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in…
4 Vietnamese accused of cyberattacks in US, causing $71M in damages
Four Vietnamese hackers have been accused of involvement in a series of computer intrusions and identity thefts, causing American companies over US$71 million in damages.
3 out of 5 submarine cables linking Vietnam to global networks experience failures
Three out of five submarine cables connecting Vietnam to international networks have malfunctioned, significantly disrupting internet connectivity for users across the country.
Vietnam’s state postal service claims to restore its systems after cyberattack
The Vietnamese government-owned postal service has restored operation of its services after they were down for several days due to a cyberattack.
Vietnam set to issue digital IDs for service access, plans to include foreigners
Vietnam is set to issue digital ID cards for people to use in interactions with public agencies, complementing the VNeID mobile app.
Vietnam’s FPT to invest $200 mln in AI factory using Nvidia chips
Vietnam’s top tech firm FPTplans to build a $200 million artificial intelligence (AI) factory using Nvidia’s graphics chips and software, the two firms said on Tuesday.
Activists press Apple to oppose Vietnam’s detainments of climate experts
Apple was pressed on Thursday to take action on Vietnam’s detention of climate experts, with activist organizations saying it should weigh in given that the country has become a key manufacturing hub for the iPhone maker.