Computer viruses cause losses of 716 million USD in 2023 Society

Computer viruses cause losses of 716 million USD in 2023

Computer viruses caused estimated losses of 17.3 trillion VND (716 million USD) to Vietnamese users in 2023, according to a cybersecurity assessment programme for individual users conducted by Bkav Corporation in December last year.
Charting new course for Hoa Lac High-Tech Park Sci-Tech

Charting new course for Hoa Lac High-Tech Park

The Hoa Lac High-Tech Park, which has just been officially handed over to the Hanoi municipal People's Committee from the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), is poised to develop into a sci-tech urban centre, a modern educational hub with regional influence that significantly shapes economic growth and development of both Hanoi and the entire country.
Key trends shape Vietnam’s digital landscape in 2024 Sci-Tech

Key trends shape Vietnam’s digital landscape in 2024

The landscape of social media in Vietnam is set to witness the dominance of Gen Z (those born from 1996-2012), the surge of the solo economy, the proliferation of short videos, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) as prominent trends in 2024.
Vietnam helps Laos ensure information security Sci-Tech

Vietnam helps Laos ensure information security

Vietnam stands ready to give Laos further support to ensure information security as the country is taking the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2024 with an array of high-level conferences to be held, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Huy Dung said on January 10.
VinFuture Prize’s fourth season launched Sci-Tech

VinFuture Prize’s fourth season launched

The 4th season of VinFuture Prize, an annual international award that honours remarkable scientific breakthroughs and promotes innovations for humankind, officially commenced on January 9, calling for nominations worldwide.
MIC plans to boost digital infrastructure, digital applications in 2024 Sci-Tech

MIC plans to boost digital infrastructure, digital applications in 2024

In 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) will focus on key tasks, including the development of digital infrastructure and digital applications to boost the digital economy, creating new momentum for economic growth and labour productivity, Minister of Nguyen Manh Hung has said.
Sputnik praises Vietnam’s home-grown AI apps Sci-Tech

Sputnik praises Vietnam’s home-grown AI apps

Russia’s news agency Sputnik has lauded the launch of Vietnamese-developed apps as a positive signal, demonstrating the efforts of domestic technology units to gradually reduce reliance on foreign products and improve the accuracy of information containing Vietnam’s historical and cultural values.
PM affirms digital transformation progress in 2023 Sci-Tech

PM affirms digital transformation progress in 2023

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has affirmed the tangible results of digital transformation in 2023 that have a positive impact on overall socio-economic development at the seventh meeting of the National Committee for Digital Transformation on December 28.