Bittersweet : Vietnam’s mixed progress on E-Government during COVID-19
Despite notable progress in providing digital services, there are still major challenges in accessing these tools in practice.
Vietnam to tighten grip on social media livestream activity
Vietnam’s government is seeking to increase scrutiny of livestream content on social media such as Facebook and Google, in its latest move to rein in online activities it deems to be anti-state.
Vietnam to pilot virtual currency as crypto thrives in gray zone
Central bank instructed to develop blockchain-based digital money
Vietnam to take deep dive into crypto with digital currency implementation pilot
Vietnam’s central bank will pilot a cryptocurrency implementation program within the next two years.
Vietnam to trial virtual currency
The Vietnamese government has ordered its central bank to study virtual money using blockchain technology over three years amid rising interests in this type of currency.
Vietnam, Singapore begin negotiations on digital trade agreement
Despite all the challenges, an agreement between the two nations would further liberalize the digital trade environment in Southeast Asia.
Internet use in Vietnam significantly increases in wake of pandemic
Facebook, citing its internal data and surveys conducted by WARC, has indicated that Internet services in Vietnam has increased sharply in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Vietnam-based ictnews.
Thousands duped by illegal trading platforms in Vietnam
Forex trading fraud has become widespread in Vietnam with hundreds of thousands of investors lured by the promise of high profits offered by tricksters.
Vietnam formulates nationwide code of conduct for social media
Whether or not it is enforceable, the move hints at Hanoi’s desire for tight control over what its citizens say and do online.
Vietnam introduces national social media guidelines
New social guidelines encourage users to post positively about the country. However, given the country’s track record on dissent, the guidelines also serve to tighten the government’s control.
As Vietnam embraces cashless payments, cybersecurity risks emerge
Vietnam is marching towards becoming a cashless society with new methods of electronic payments being deployed widely, but security risks come hand in hand with new technologies and applications.
Vietnam’s e-commerce enters ‘golden age’ during pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has helped e-commerce platforms in Vietnam achieve impressive growth of 18 per cent, pushing the market size to US$11.8 billion.
Cybersecurity in Vietnam has anything changed ?
Since adoption of the Law on Cybersecurity in 2018, there has been an ongoing conversation opposing the strict regulatory environment that the Law creates. Strict enforcement, it is said, would disrupt the continuous flow of data so important to commercial…
New survey shows Vietnam among highest in online piracy in Southeast Asia
A new study of the online content viewing behaviour of Vietnamese consumers has found that 60% access streaming piracy websites or torrent sites.
New mobile app provides saltwater intrusion forecast in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
DNP Water, a subsidiary for water solution under the Dong Nai Plastic Construction JSC., has launched a new mobile application in collaboration with Thuyloi (Water Resources) University in Ho Chi Minh City for real-time forecast of water and salinity levels in…
Hackers caught targeting Vietnam government portals
The National Cyber Security Center said it has discovered and foiled a number of attempted cyberattacks on Vietnamese government portals by the China-linked Cycldek hacker group.
Vietnam unveils tools for taxing and tracking Big Tech
Hanoi targets Alibaba, Netflix and Amazon with pair of new regulations
Vietnam reveals AI strategy as new leaders enter office
Hanoi seeks entrepreneurs and foreign investors to build tech powerhouse
Vietnam readies IT infrastructure for Covid-19 vaccine passports
Related agencies and telecom providers say information technology infrastructure for handling Covid-19 vaccine passports will be ready next month.
Vietnam warns investors about crypto risks
Government has established research unit to develop regulatory framework for digital assets
The rush of Pi: Vietnamese lured by ‘next Bitcoin’ dream
Ignoring warnings from experts as well as previous scams, thousands of Vietnamese have been drawn to a new cryptocurrency called Pi.
Digital platforms used to promote Vietnam’s tourism
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has made use of digital platforms to catch the attention of travellers and promote tourism in the country, it was announced on Tuesday.
Hackers attacking Vietnam dissidents : Amnesty International
Amnesty International said it has found that a hacking group known as Ocean Lotus has been staging more spyware attacks on Vietnamese human rights activists in the latest blow to freedom of speech in the communist-ruled country.
How COVID-19 is speeding up Vietnam’s digital transformation
The Lunar New Year, ‘Tet’ in Vietnamese, is the most important celebration in the country. This year’s festival on 12 February was accompanied by much uncertainty as Vietnam was hit by a third COVID-19 outbreak just days prior.
$3,400 fine suggested for illegal disclosure of personal data in Vietnam
The Ministry of Public Security has proposed fines of up to VND80 million ($3,475) for intentionally revealing personal information online.
Vietnam can’t keep up with its own meteoric digital transformation
Despite only a brief internet history, Vietnam has embraced its digitization as few countries have – and now it is having trouble keeping up