The 2G mobile network will be turned off across the nation from October 16, giving room for the development of such advanced telecommunications technologies as 4G and 5G to better serve users’ increasing demand.
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Strongest geomagnetic storm in two decades impacting Vietnam
The Earth experienced its strongest geomagnetic storm in two decades on May 10, with Vietnam directly in its path.
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Authority asks for strengthened cyber information security protection
The Authority of Information Safety has asked information security units of agencies, organisations and businesses to roll out drastic measures to ensure safety for information systems under their management.
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Telecom providers ready for 5G-driven digital transformation
Following its successful bid on March 8 to use the 2500-2600 MHz radio frequency band for 5G deployment, Vietnam's military-run telecom provider Viettel has outlined a plan to leverage its 5G services.
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Over 1,800 cyber attacks detected in Q1: Ministry
As many as 1,812 cyber attacks were detected in Vietnam so far this year, a drop of 38% compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).
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Telecom companies enter bidding race for 5G rights
Vietnam's telecom companies on March 7 entered a bidding race over the rights to develop and exploit the country's 5G 2500-2600 MHz band for the next 15 years.
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PM calls for close sci-tech cooperation between Vietnam, Australia
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) of Australia in Canberra on March 8 as part his official trip to the country.
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Vietnam to disconnect services for non-compliant 2G phones from March
Vietnam will begin blocking signals for non-compliant 2G mobile phones as part of its broader plan to fully phase out the 2G service this year, according to the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority.
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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.
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Online payment – race of new technologies
The Government’s policy of promoting cashless payment has triggered the spread of online payments in Vietnam as well as the race of new technologies, contributing to boosting the digital economy.
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Vietnam’s first homemade radar satellite to go into space
LOTUSat-1, Vietnam’s first ever indigenous weather satellite, is expected to be launched into orbit from December 2024 to February 2025, according to the Vietnam National Satellite Centre.
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Efforts made to tighten management of information on social networks
The Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Ministry of Information and Communications had repeatedly worked with foreign service providers to prevent toxic information and fake news.
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Vietnam shows strong political commitment to maximising green energy transition
Green transition in the energy sector is a key trend in the world and is one of Vietnam’s current top priorities. Vietnam is among countries with great potential to invest in new renewable energy sources.
