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Vietnam tops ASEAN in cloud computing expenditure growth

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 16:45:00 GMT

Vietnam’s spending on cloud computing recorded the fastest rate among ASEAN countries during the 2010-2016 period, according to a professor from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

WannaCry still a threat in Vietnam

Tue, 23 May 2017 12:20:00 GMT

HCM City Department of Information and Communication has reported that computers at some agencies are still infected with WannaCry ransomware.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Minh Hong receives Vice President of the US-ASEAN Business Council

Thu, 18 May 2017 15:55:00 GMT

On May 17, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Minh Hong met with Mr. Michael Michalak, Senior Vice President of US-ASEAN Business Council.

Gov’t issues warnings against WannaCry ransomware

Tue, 16 May 2017 11:55:00 GMT

The spread of WannaCry ransomware has been wreaking havoc across the world since May 12, and several Vietnamese businesses and agencies are advised to take cautions.

Seminar talks IPv6’s importance to Internet of Things

Mon, 08 May 2017 11:10:00 GMT

A thematic seminar on the close linkage between IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) and the Internet of Things (IoT) industry took place in Hanoi on May 5.

Vietnamese experts warn of cyber threats after NSA hacking ‘toolkit’ published

Sun, 30 Apr 2017 09:40:00 GMT

The leaked set of NSA hacking tools can be used against most Windows operating systems, they say.

VN wants its own social networks

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 13:25:00 GMT

The Government is encouraging made-in-Viet Nam internet platforms to replace international giants like Google and Facebook as part of its long-term efforts to strengthen cyber security, the communications minister said yesterday.

MB receives ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certificate

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:55:00 GMT

The British Standards Institution (BIS) handed over the Certificate of Information Security Management System - ISO/IEC 27001:2013 to the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB) in acknowledgement of its effective activities of providing, developing, operating and maintaining information technology services.

CISCO helps Vietnamese firms in digital transformation

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 13:05:00 GMT

K K Lee, director of System Engineering of CISCO, shares ideas to help business discover the latest trends and technologies, as well as solutions for digital transformation.

Vietnamese, Israeli Presidents hold talks

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:05:00 GMT

President Tran Dai Quang and his Israeli counterpart Reuven Ruvi Rivlin expressed their determination to step up wide-ranging ties, especially in the fields of economics and technology, during their talks in Hanoi on March 20.

Teen hackers fined for attack on Vietnam’s airport websites

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 15:25:00 GMT

The Ministry of Public Security said the hackers launched their attacks because they were eager to explore new things and wanted to show off for the hacker community.

Saigon airport’s website hacked, no damage reported

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:25:00 GMT

The website has resumed operations after the overnight attack, which aviation officials believe was only meant as a security alert.

Vietnam’s high demand for IT professionals shoots up salaries

Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:40:00 GMT

The country could become one of the next outsourcing hubs for software development, industry players said.

Israeli President’s Vietnam visit to boost bilateral ties: Ambassador

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 08:50:00 GMT

The upcoming visit to Vietnam by Israeli President Reuven Rivlin will open many opportunities and prospect for stronger cooperation between the two countries, stated Israeli Ambassador to Vietnam Meirav Eilon Shahar.

Vietnam set for IT hiring boom in 2017

Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:25:00 GMT

A new survey estimates employers will need 150,000 new technical workers this year.

Vietnam among world’s most vulnerable to malware threats: Microsoft

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:25:00 GMT

The country’s largest airports were attacked by alleged Chinese hackers last year.

Vietnam, China to foster security cooperation

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 08:50:00 GMT

Minister of Public Security To Lam held separate meetings with Chinese State Security Minister Chen Wenqing and Commander of the Chinese People’s Armed Police Force Wang Ning in Beijing, China on January 13.

Framework agreement deemed landmark in Vietnam-Hungary ties

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 09:40:00 GMT

The signing of a framework agreement on credit cooperation between the Vietnamese and Hungarian Governments is an important landmark in the two countries’ diplomatic activities this year.

Concretising a strategic vision

Tue, 03 Jan 2017 09:40:00 GMT

Ten years after hosting activities of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) organisation for the first time, Vietnam continues this honour with the expectation of creating a new driving force for a transforming APEC. The priority goals proposed by Vietnam for the APEC Year 2017 have been highly appreciated by 21 member economies, affirming Vietnam’s prestige and responsibility to the forum and to cooperation and development in the region and around the world.

Vietnam 2017: Cyber risks are here to stay

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 09:40:00 GMT

Vietnam was subject to 134,375 cyber attacks in 2016, up more than four times from the previous year, according to the national center for computer emergency response VNCERT.

Workshop studies cyber security in Vietnam

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:10:00 GMT

A workshop focusing on the need to establish groups to handle cyber security problems and maintain safe cyber operations was held in Ho Chi Minh City December 6.

Institute launches first training for cybersecurity simulations

Sat, 05 Nov 2016 14:10:00 GMT

The Institute for Cyber Security Research and Training (CSO) has launched a training system for cyber security simulations, the first of its kind in Vietnam.

Vietnam institute unveils cyber training platform

Sat, 05 Nov 2016 14:10:00 GMT

A cyber training platform, purportedly the first of its kind in Vietnam, was launched November 3 by a cyber security training institute in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam passes law on Internet security amid rising cyberattacks

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:10:00 GMT

Vietnam’s lawmakers ratified a law on safety in the cyberworld on Thursday, at a time when the country is at high risk of cyberattacks and already being impacted by hackers.

NA passes Law on Internet Information Security

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 11:10:00 GMT

On the morning of November 19 the National Assembly voted to adopt the Law on Internet Information Security, to take effect from July 1, 2016.

Enactment of Law on Cyber Security under NA discussion

Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:10:00 GMT

National Assembly (NA) deputies discussed the bill on Internet security at an October 29 working session in Hanoi.

Bkav launches online cyber security training

Wed, 13 May 2015 14:10:00 GMT

Internet security firm Bkav launched an online cyber security training course on May 12, called BCSE Whitehat.

NA discusses draft law on Internet security

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:55:00 GMT

The National Assembly's (NA) Standing Committee convened its 37th meeting yesterday.