it news

Update news it news

Facebook asked to verify identity of users in Vietnam

It is one of the solutions to enhance electronic information management from now on.

Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them

Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us?

Vietnamese student uploads malware-containing apps to Google Play Store

A Vietnamese student has been identified as the author of 42 malware-containing apps on Google’s Play Store.

Self-driving electric vehicles to be launched at Ecopark

FPT Software on October 31 announced its success in testing self-driving electric vehicles in the Ecopark Urban Area in the northern province of Hung Yen.

Vietnam's stature grows on Asian cybersecurity map

Vietnam has been making progress in the field of cybersecurity amid increased attacks on blockchain and cryptocurrency trading floors.

Vietnamese network operators could earn millions of dollars from 5G

A study on the 5G market in Southeast Asia found that Vietnamese mobile network operators could increase their revenue by $300 million a year, commencing from 2025, by providing 5G services.

Will Foxconn's expansion lead to iPhone production in Vietnam?

The expansion of Foxconn's investment in Vietnam may lead to the eventual production of iPhones in the country.

5G subscribers in Vietnam to hit 6.3 million by 2025: Cisco

The number of 5G subscribers in Vietnam could hit 6.3 million by 2025, according to a  Cisco Vietnam’s report on 5G in Southeast Asia. 

It's time to increase Vietnam's renewable-energy use: experts

Vietnam has been step by step switching from coal-fire thermopower to renewable power.

Vietnamese IT sector scrambling for staff

Demand for IT personnel is only growing as Vietnamese tech enterprises constantly expand their business scale.

Vietnam targets mobile number portability rates of 80 percent

The Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam has required network operators to upgrade mobile number portability rates to 80 per cent.

iPhone 11 Pro not favored in Vietnam

Some private shops have stopped selling iPhone 11 Pro, though the model is considered higher in grade than iPhone 11 and has the same configuration and camera as iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Healthcare levels up via tech groups

Technological disruption is expected to make vast changes in the healthcare sector, with huge opportunities for tech firms to venture deeper.

iPhone 11 64gb price drops in Vietnam

A locked iPhone 11 is now being offered at VND12.6 million for the 64 GB version and an international version at VND18.5 million.

Vietnam’s top-level domain “.vn” tops ASEAN in usage number

About 486.000 internet addresses have been registered with Vietnam’s top-level domain (TLD) “.vn” as of September 30, tops all other ASEAN domains and is among Asia-Pacific’s top ten in terms of usage number.

New push to curb unlicensed software use by corporations

The Software Alliance launches "Clean Up to the Countdown" campaign to encourage CEOs in Vietnam to legalize their corporate software assets.

Developing AI products to serve Vietnamese

Performing pioneering AI research in Vietnamese language for the Vietnamese people is the mission that AILab under the HCM City National University is pursuing.

Lazada and Tiki fall further behind e-commerce competition

Despite non-stop spending, Lazada remains overwhelmed by local platforms Sendo and Mobile World, in addition to other players Shopee and Tiki.

Vietnamese PhD's smart earphone new product in his startup

The newearphone is a wireless smart device that can track brain waves, facial muscles and eye movement, thereby helping regulate and improve the quality of sleep.

Local social networks hoping to gain popularity

The race among Vietnamese social networks is starting to become exciting but much needs to be done for them to develop.