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Ministry announces Vietnam’s digital infrastructure plan for 2021-2030

It aims to establish the groundwork for a digital government, foster a thriving digital economy, and cultivate a connected digital society.

Offline cyberthreats decreasing steadily in Vietnam

The number of users in Vietnam targeted by local threats significantly decreased between 2020 and 2023, according to Kaspersky Security Network.

Vietnam advised to encourage telecom carriers to develop 5G apps

The vice president and general manager of Ciena's international business, Jamie Jefferies, has made many recommendations for Vietnam in 5G development.

Vietnamese users favor Zalo and Viber, voice calls, SMS decline in popularity

The number of voice calls and messages is falling, while the number of video calls and messages via apps is increasing.

Liver cancer patients to be treated with Vietnamese technology

DrAid™ CT Liver Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment (D&T), which uses AI, will allow liver cancer patients to receive radical treatment thanks to early detection of the disease with no lesions missed, according to Truong Quoc Hung, CEO of VinBrain.

Vietnamese need Make-in-Vietnam Large Language Model

Developing a large language model (LLM) AI in the Vietnamese language will require huge resources.

Startups to expand use of AI-based virtual assistants in 2024

While 2023 saw the increased use of generative AI, 2024 will witness the boom of apps from AI (artificial intelligence).

LLMs in Vietnamese language being developed by local firms

LLMs (large language models) in the Vietnamese language will promote the development of Vietnamese virtual assistants, and at the same time help store and promote data value.

Vietnam's National Data Strategy towards 2030 approved

Vietnam aims to handle all administrative procedure applications online by 2030, according to the freshly approved National Data Strategy.

Vietnamese businesses unsure how AI will impact them

In his analysis about AI’s possible impact on the Vietnamese labor market, Jung Woo Han from RMIT University commented that Vietnamese businesses remain unaware of how AI can create specific values in daily work.

Vietnam firm included in global multi-billion dollar IT service groups

CEO Nguyen Van Khoa said many of FPT’s goals were once described as too ambitious, but in the end they were attainable. The US$1 billion worth of revenue from IT services from overseas markets is one of them.

Cybersecurity experts warn of double-extortion ransomware attacks

Double-extortion ransomware attacks are likely to be a major cyberattack trend this year. Experts have recommended vigilance over this type of malware during the Tet holiday and afterward.

Sci-tech highlights January 29 - February 5

The top news in the tech sector: VN received four digital awards at the ASEAN Digital Awards 2024, and the US plans to pour capital into the semiconductor industry in Vietnam.

AI turns ideas into finished products within an hour: Viettel AI CEO

Using Viettel AI as an example, Nguyen Manh Quy, CEO of Viettel AI, described the uses of AI at the recent Viettel AI Day.

Vietnam sees less cyberattacks this month

There were 950 cyberattacks on Vietnam’s information system in January, a decline of 33% and 23% compared with that of December 2023 and the same period last year, respectively.

Creating and cementing Vietnam’s position in the era of global enlightenment

New thinking and new mentality will help Vietnam and its people have a better, more comprehensive and adequate approach. Vietnam AI Forum and the Vietnam AI Contest Award Ceremony 2023 took place in Hanoi January 24, 2024.

Online scammers pose as police officers to entrap victims

Online scammers stole nearly VNĐ21 billion ($839,000) from their victims in January alone.

Impersonating authorities accounts for 9% of all phishing attacks in VN

Statistics from the Viettel Threat Intelligence system show nearly 5,900 fraudulent domain names last year.

Mobile telecommunications businesses must find new space to develop

The growth of network operators has been low in recent years, lower than the country’s GDP growth.

Centre for digital transformation established in HCM City

A centre for digital transformation (DXCentre) was recently set up in Ho Chi Minh City with a view to supporting agencies, organisations, and enterprises in going digitalised and studying, piloting, and transferring digital technology products.