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Deputy PM urges Korea Telecom–Viettel partnership in AI, data centres

Welcoming the proposed partnership between KT and Vietnam's tech giant Viettel, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung suggested KT consider joining Viettel in developing low-Earth orbit satellites and generative AI for socio-economic applications.

Vietnamese students shine at global ICT competition

Vietnamese students earned high marks at the 2024–2025 Huawei ICT competition, which concluded on May 24 in Shenzhen, China.

Games as cultural heritage: Vietnam’s digital bridge to the future

Vietnam must treat games as a form of cultural legacy, said VTC’s CEO, calling for a national strategy to promote history and folklore through digital play.

Vietnam’s top news agencies hit by cyberattacks, data stolen

Hackers gain access to editorial systems, threatening news integrity and safety.

Vietnam tops global chart for Google Play game downloads in 2024

Vietnam now holds the world’s top position in Google Play game downloads, recording 6.1 billion downloads in 2024 - equivalent to over 11,600 downloads per minute.

Vietnam youth divided over Telegram ban ahead of June 2

With authorities set to block Telegram, young users weigh privacy, legality, and practicality - some preparing to “digitally migrate” to WhatsApp or X.

Vietnam faces cybersecurity shortfall of 700,000 workers by 2028

Experts urge reform in training, pay, and collaboration to fill 700,000-role gap.

Telegram vows compliance after Vietnam warns of potential block

Telegram has confirmed it is processing a formal request from the Authority of Telecommunications in Vietnam and will issue a response by May 27.

Vietnam to block Telegram: Telecom firms must report by June 2

Telecom firms must report Telegram-blocking measures by June 2 under new government directive.

Meta, Marvell: Vietnam is a top destination for high-tech investment

Meta and Marvell name Vietnam a top high-tech investment hub at 2025 Vietnam Investment Forum.

Secure your domain with Registry Lock, VNNIC urges

A recent DNS hijack has prompted VNNIC to recommend Registry Lock to protect Vietnamese domains.

Viettel pays $77 million for ‘diamond’ 700 MHz spectrum to power 5G

With a $77 million bid, Viettel secures the vital 700 MHz band, unlocking broader, deeper 5G coverage across Vietnam.

Viettel ranks second at global hacking contest Pwn2Own Berlin 2025

Viettel Cyber Security secured the runner-up spot at Pwn2Own Berlin, earning USD 155,000 and discovering major vulnerabilities.

Vietnam showcases strength at Japan’s SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025

Vietnamese Association of Digital Transformation in Japan (VADX Japan) currently comprises 35 member companies, employing nearly 7,000 people and generating over 1 billion USD in annual revenue

Vietnam fully restores APG undersea cable before major national holiday

The APG cable system has been repaired, ensuring stable internet for Vietnam’s April 30 celebrations.

AI engineers, cybersecurity experts in high demand across Vietnam

Emerging technology fields such as AI, cybersecurity, and big data are driving high recruitment demand with attractive salary packages, especially for specialized roles like AI engineers and security experts, according to CEO of Sieu Viet Group.

CMC Group hit by ransomware attack, authorities launch investigation

CMC Group has confirmed it was targeted in a ransomware attack, with services now fully restored and operating normally, the company said as authorities begin an official investigation.

APT and ransomware attacks continue to plague Vietnam’s IT systems

Over 155,600 computers were affected in 2024, with companies losing millions due to cyberattacks.

DrayTek routers in Vietnam hit by security breach, Internet disruptions reported

DrayTek network devices encounter severe security vulnerabilities, causing widespread connection issues for users across Vietnam.

Vietnam braces for intensified cyber threats targeting IoT and blockchain

As IoT devices and blockchain networks proliferate, hackers are targeting their vulnerabilities, leading to heightened financial and data security risks.