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.
Apple says it wants to spend more on suppliers in Vietnam
Apple Inc wants to boost its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted the U.S. tech giant’s CEO Tim Cook as saying in Hanoi on Tuesday, a day after the U.S. company said it wanted to increase spending on suppliers in…
Apple announces investment in Vietnam as Tim Cook visits Hanoi
Apple CEO is expected to meet programmers, students and content creators during two-day visit.
Vietnam’s social listening programme : big brother looming over Ho Chi Minh City ?
Locals in Ho Chi Minh City worry that a new government initiative for social listening powered by artificial intelligence would jeopardise their privacy rather than improve public services.
Cyberattack on Vietnam securities broker disrupts stock markets
Vietnam’s third-largest securities broker, VNDirect, is still struggling to fully restore its operations after suffering a cyberattack over the weekend.
Cybersecurity enthusiast collects Wi-Fi passwords using homemade device, sounds warning
Thousands of Wi-Fi passwords in Hanoi have been collected using a homemade device, with an experiment finding that the passwords of 50% of them can be stolen easily.
Draft procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration announced
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration, which is expected to take effect alongside the identification law on July 1 this year.
Vietnam considers using FaceID for immigration procedures
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the public security ministry look into using FaceID and electronic passports to make online immigration procedures more convenient.
Vietnamese government starts collecting biometrics
Biometric Vietnam is on the horizon. What’s going to be wrong with that ?