VietNamNet Bridge - After one week of raising funds, Drone Race, the game designed by a team of young Vietnamese, received 300 orders and $43,750 from donors at Indiegogo, the largest global site for fundraisers.

VietNamNet Bridge - Warning about threats from Chinese-made equipment used in Vietnam, experts have suggested diversifying supply sources to reduce reliance on China.

VietNamNet Bridge - Analysts believe that HCM City will make a profitable investment by pumping VND1 trillion into startups, because the benefits in the future will be even higher.

VietNamNet Bridge - After a trial run, Vietnamese network operators are ready for 4G, a necessary step for Vietnam to advance toward 5G and prepare for the Internet of Things (IoT).

VietNamNet Bridge - The OTT (over the top) market in which apps for messaging free of charge on the internet has cooled down after a hot period.

VietNamNet Bridge - Water supply companies have committed to supplying clean water to households for daily use, but the water has not been clean as promised.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnamese gamers are excited as Pokemon Go became officially available in Vietnam on August 6. However, they have voiced complaints about the unfair play because of the use of unlicensed software.

VietNamNet Bridge - After a trial run, Vietnam Tam, the Ministry of Information and Communication’s (MIC) system that measures TV viewers' habits, the first of its kind, is now officially operational.

VietNamNet Bridge - Low-cost mobile phones, priced below VND2 million, are no longer selling well in Vietnam. 

The large-scale cyberattacks at the two most important airports in Vietnam – Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat – showed flaws in the industry and may even have long-term negative impact on other business sectors, including the banking sector. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Experts have warned about the existence of some mobile apps forging Pokemon Go that attack mobile phones and cause users to lose money and data.

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is witnessing a fiber-to-home (FTTH) subscription boom with the number of FTTH subscribers 1.6 times higher than those who buy ADSL services.

VietNamNet Bridge - In order to assist address members in the depletion of IPv4 addresses, Vietnam has officially allowed IP/ASN transfer from abroad.

The Bach Khoa Anti-virus Center (BKAV), the nation’s leading internet security firm, has warned that it has found hidden links on many websites with the domain name ‘.gov.vn’, websites run by government agencies.

VietNamNet Bridge - Many subscribers have left VNPT (the Vietnam Post & Telecommunication Group) recently, helping VNPT’s rivals such as Viettel and FPT Telecom obtain larger market share.

VietNamNet Bridge - The solution suggested by the HCMC People’s Committee to prevent the theft of mobile phones by locking stolen phones based on IMEI is not feasible.

The property market will continue recovering but experts told an online forum held by Đầu Tư (Investment) newspaper on July 1 that they do not expect breakthroughs in the second half of this year.

The MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation (MobiFone), the second-largest mobile operator in terms of subscribers, has started piloting its 4G and MobiTV services July 1.

VietNamNet Bridge - Apple SIM is considered a technological breakthrough, but it could be an obstacle to mobile network operators’ business.

VietNamNet Bridge - The sharp increase in the supply plus changes in policies related to the real estate market have led to a considerable decrease in the number of property transactions.