Information technology

351.8 million domain name registrations in the first quarter of 2019

16:49 | 31/05/2019 Information technology

(VEN) - VeriSign, Inc., a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, announced that the first quarter of 2019 closed with 351.8 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 3.1 million domain name registrations, or 0.9 percent, compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. Domain name registrations have grown by 18.0 million, or 5.4 percent, year over year.

Most state agencies get passing grade in cyber security

11:03 | 29/05/2019 Information technology

(VEN) - The Ministry of Information and Communications has issued its first cyber security assessment of state organizations.

Center for Vietnam-RoK IT cooperation opens in HCM City

15:53 | 27/05/2019 Information technology

The Republic of Korea (RoK)’s National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) officially launched a centre for Vietnam-Korea IT cooperation in Ho Chi Minh City on May 23.

Fortinet Secures the path to 5G with Proven security architecture and solutions

12:18 | 23/05/2019 Information technology

Fortinet Security Fabric delivers cloud-grade scalability, visibility, and control with carrier-grade performance and capacity to secure evolving 4G networks, IoT services and 5G mobility platform.

Continued increase in cyberattacks

18:46 | 04/09/2019 Information technology

Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT), aglobal leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced the findings of its latest quarterly Global Threat Landscape Report.

Internet grows to 354.7 million domain name registrations in the second quarter of 2019

14:45 | 04/09/2019 Information technology

(VEN) - VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, announced that the second quarter of 2019 closed with 354.7 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of 2.9 million domain name registrations, or 0.8 percent, compared to the first quarter of 2019.

Fortinet delivers industry’s first secure SD-Branch solution to extend security to the WAN and Access Edge

17:15 | 01/07/2019 Information technology

Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced its Secure SD-Branch solution, the industry’s most comprehensive branch offering to secure the WAN and access edge and enable security-driven networking for distributed enterprises.

Almost 100 outstanding IT products and services win awards

15:17 | 20/05/2019 Information technology

(VEN) - The Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) honored 94 outstanding IT products and services at the Sao Khue Awards ceremony held in Hanoi on April 21.

Vietnam sets to have 50 pct of businesses operating on digital platforms by 2025

15:25 | 04/05/2019 Information technology

A draft project on national digital transformation has set a target to have 50% of businesses operating on a digital basis by 2025.

Hackers beware: Vietnam is improving cyber security

15:23 | 02/05/2019 Information technology

(VEN) - Cyber attacks are becoming more complex and serious in Vietnam, exerting pressure on organizations and businesses to develop an effective and safe information technology (IT) system to provide flexible responses to cyber security threats.

Vietnam’s first IoT Innovation Hub launched

16:09 | 11/04/2019 Information technology

(VEN) - The first Internet of Things (IoT) Innovation Hub in Vietnam was launched at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park in Hanoi on April 10.

348.7 million domain name registrations in the fourth quarter of 2018

14:18 | 04/04/2019 Information technology

(VEN) - VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN), a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, announced that the fourth quarter of 2018 closed with approximately 348.7 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of approximately 6.3 million domain name registrations, or 1.8 percent, compared to the third quarter of 2018. Domain name registrations have grown by approximately 16.3 million, or 4.9 percent, year over year.

Siemens installs intelligent road solutions for Hanoi

14:19 | 29/03/2019 Information technology

Siemens is currently running this intersection as a pilot project – VAST (Video Analytics for Smart Traffic). As a next step the integration of video-based traffic detection is planned, which enables the preparation and implementation of optimized signal plans. This new solution is intended to be rolled out to other parts of the city to improve the overall traffic conditions of the capital city.

Vietnam Internet Forum 2019 (VIF19) – Digital for Good

08:38 | 21/03/2019 Information technology

(VEN) - Vietnam Internet Forum 2019 (VIF19) kicked off under the theme “Digital For Good” to exchange views on how digitalisation can contribute to an innovative, open and sustainable society - providing information and opportunities for all.

Localities rush to adopt smart city technology

10:58 | 27/02/2019 Information technology

With the strong development of science and technology, some localities in Vietnam are in a rush to make changes and become smart cities.

Industry’s first end-to-end LoRa® security solution

10:42 | 01/02/2019 Information technology

(VEN) - Microchip Technology Inc. in partnership with The Things Industries announced the industry’s first end-to-end security solution that adds secure, trusted and managed authentication to LoRaWAN devices at a global scale.

Electronics-communications-IT conference focuses on Industry 4.0

15:36 | 20/12/2018 Information technology

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is the focus topic of the 21st National Conference on Electronics, Communications, and Information Technology (REV-ECIT) which is underway in Hanoi on December 14-15.

20-inch automotive touchscreens enabled by new single-chip maXTouch touchscreen controllers from Microchip

16:08 | 10/12/2018 Information technology

(VEN) - New controllers support thick cover lenses with multi-finger touch and address automotive functional safety requirements.

Internet grows to 342.4 million domain name registrations in the third quarter of 2018

16:00 | 07/12/2018 Information technology

(VEN) - VeriSign, Inc., a global leader in domain names and internet security, today announced that the third quarter of 2018 closed with approximately 342.4 million domain name registrations across all top-level domains (TLDs), an increase of approximately 2.6 million domain name registrations, or 0.8 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2018. Domain name registrations have grown by approximately 11.7 million, or 3.5 percent, year over year.

ICT development lags behind despite significant progress

10:45 | 03/12/2018 Information technology

(VEN) - Vietnam’s information and communications technology (ICT) industry has made significant progress in the fields of production, application and service. However, fast, stronger and more practical policies are needed to accelerate the sector’s development and build a foundation for the Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0.

Ministry of Science & Technology and Ericsson partner to establish an IoT Innovation Hub

09:39 | 30/11/2018 Information technology

(VEN) - The Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST) and Ericsson today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an Internet of Things (IoT) Innovation Hub in Hanoi in the first half of 2019.

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Vietnam Manufacturing Expo & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023 kick off

16:41 | 22/03/2023 Support industries

Reed Tradex Vietnam, the ASEAN's leading exhibition organizer announced the kick-start of Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME) & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023.

Visa exemption means int'l tourists can visit Phu Quoc for up to 30 days

16:32 | 22/03/2023 Tourism

Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, a populous and rich nature, and impressive architecture.

Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet

16:14 | 22/03/2023 Companies

The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh.

Bamboo Airways to launch Viet Nam’s longest domestic air route from April

14:53 | 22/03/2023 Vietnamese Brands

On April 29, Bamboo Airways will launch an air service between the capital city of Ha Noi and the southernmost province of Ca Mau, making it the longest domestic route served by a local carrier.

Việt Nam carries out measures for healthy forests

10:30 | 22/03/2023 Environment

At a forum on the International Day of the Forest yesterday in Hà Nội, Phạm Hồng Lượng, chief of office of the General Department of Forestry, stressed the importance of raising awareness about the role of forests in human life to work together in forest protection and sustainable forest exploitation.

Xoan singing in Phu Tho Province

06:00 | 12/03/2023 Lifestyle

(VEN) - Xoan singing is an ancient art performed during the first two months of the lunar year and designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a valuable intangible cultural heritage of the northern Vietnamese province of Phu Tho. It is based on the Vietnamese practice of ancestor worship and dates back to the period of the 18 Hung kings who ruled northern Vietnam from 2879-258 BCE. However, some music researchers believe that Xoan singing emerged much later, during the Later Le Dynasty (1428-1789 AD), as the lyrics bear literary forms and styles of the period.

Fresh produce exports set to grow

06:00 | 10/03/2023 Major exports

(VEN) - The Vietnamese fruit and vegetable sector poised for promising year as exports rose 3.1 percent in January 2023.

Son La Dam’s powerful tourism potential

06:00 | 11/03/2023 Tourism

(VEN) - The area of the Son La hydropower reservoir, with its cultural features of the Thai, Tay and La Hu ethnic groups, is being awakened by tourism development to benefit local residents.

Ministry betters business environment

13:00 | 11/03/2023 Economy

(VEN) - The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has implemented government resolutions on improving the business environment and enhancing national competitiveness.

Hanoi economy presents mixed picture

13:00 | 12/03/2023 Metropolis

(VEN) - Hanoi’s total retail sales of goods and services increased 18 percent in January compared with the same period last year. The capital has also identified 22 targets for socioeconomic development in 2023.

Multimedia

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Festivals in Sapa

10:05 | 22/03/2023 Entertainment

(VEN) - Sa Pa Town in the northern province of Lao Cai celebrates the 120th anniversary of its tourism this year with a series of special events, including a spectacular art program introducing the history of the Sa Pa national tourist area and its attractive and unique tourism products, as well as its targets in the future.

50th anniversary of Vietnam-Belgium diplomatic relations

07:00 | 22/03/2023 Infographic

Vietnam and Belgium have experienced a 50-year partnership marked by sound friendship and fruitful cooperation.

Amazingly beautiful Ninh Thuan

09:13 | 20/03/2023 Video

(VEN) - The south central coastal province of Ninh Thuan is renowned for its beautiful, pristine beaches and vast white salt fields. Visitors are recommended to travel to the province from April to June to enjoy their summer vacations, and from August to October when the grape-harvesting season falls and unique local festivals of the Cham people take place.

Tra fish exports hold promise after China reopens borders

07:00 | 20/03/2023 Infographic

Tra fish exports are expected to recover shortly with China gradually reopening its borders.

Lao Cai Province welcomes first Chinese tourists after three years

08:49 | 17/03/2023 Tourism

Eighty Chinese tourists entered Vietnam via the Lao Cai International Border Gate on March 15 afternoon, marking the return of Chinese travellers to the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai after a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Policy

Animal feed industry asks for import tax reduction on raw materials

09:55 | 20/03/2023 Policy

The Government has received a proposal from the Vietnam Feed Association to eliminate the import tax on soybean meal, currently set at 2%.

Over 250 petitions submitted to authorities on fragility of petroleum regulations

18:07 | 16/03/2023 Policy

The petitions concern the alteration of petroleum business restrictions in decrees No.83/2014/ND-CP and No.95/2021/NQ-CP, resulting in losses for retail establishments.

New legal documents in second half of February 2023

07:00 | 12/03/2023 Policy

VEN lists the latest legal documents issued by the Vietnamese Government, ministries and state agencies.

Companies allowed to make bond payments with other assets

07:00 | 09/03/2023 Policy

Companies shall be allowed to make bond payments with other assets, according to the Government's recently-released Decree 08/2023/ND-CP issued.

Industry & Trade

Vietnam Manufacturing Expo & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023 kick off

16:41 | 22/03/2023 Support industries

Reed Tradex Vietnam, the ASEAN's leading exhibition organizer announced the kick-start of Vietnam Manufacturing Expo (VME) & NEPCON Vietnam exhibition 2023.

Offshore wind energy an essential base load power source: official

14:30 | 20/03/2023 Energy

Offshore wind energy has great potential to contribute to the energy security goals of Việt Nam, according to deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission Nguyễn Đức Hiển.

Uncorking bottlenecks for support industry development

06:00 | 18/03/2023 Industry

(VEN) - Vietnam is mulling legislation to boost the low localization rate of its industrial production and means to modernize its support industries and increase their participation in the local and foreign value chain.

Da Nang greens textile-garment industry

13:00 | 17/03/2023 Energy

(VEN) - Textile and garment enterprises in the southcentral coastal city of Da Nang are seeking to green their production through the use of renewable energy, waste reduction and wastewater standardization.

Investment

US businesses exploring investment, business opportunities in Vietnam

10:01 | 21/03/2023 FDI

Representatives of more than 50 US companies will visit Vietnam from March 21-22 to discuss investment and business opportunities under an annual programme hosted by the US-ASEAN Business Council.

Da Nang hopes for further investment from RoK city

09:13 | 17/03/2023 FDI

Secretary of the Da Nang municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Quang said he hopes that the city of Daegu in the Republic of Korea (RoK) will cooperate with the Vietnamese central city and invest more in its hi-tech sector, along with education, training and tourism.

Initiative speeds up investment disbursement

06:00 | 14/03/2023 Domestic investment

(VEN) - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministries, sectors and localities to ensure the quality and effectiveness of public investment projects and achieve a higher disbursement rate in 2023.

Hanoi builds synchronous policies to draw foreign investment

07:25 | 11/03/2023 FDI

A conference linking hundreds of Hanoi and Singaporean enterprises was held in the capital city of Hanoi on March 7. The event was co-hosted by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam Trade Office in Singapore, the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI).

Finance-Banking

Vietnam seeks response to corporate tax overhaul

06:00 | 20/03/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - All European Union states and many other countries will introduce a global minimum tax (GMT) of 15 percent on large corporations by the start of 2024, and Vietnam is being urged to devise appropriate policies and adapt to the new taxation.

Vietnam’s regulatory interest rates to be reduced by 0.5-1 percent

07:05 | 16/03/2023 Finance-Banking

The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on March 14 issued two decisions to reduce regulatory interest rates by 0.5% to 1%, which will come into force on March 15.

Global Minimum Tax a head-scratcher for Vietnamese policymakers

06:00 | 13/03/2023 Finance-Banking

As many countries plan to adopt the Global Minimum Tax Rate (GMTR) in 2024, experts are concerned that the entry into force of the rate would discourage foreign companies from locating their operations in low-tax countries.

Program seeks to solve business capital needs

13:00 | 10/03/2023 Finance-Banking

(VEN) - A series of commercial banks have moved to reduce lending interest rates in response to strong messages by the Government and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) about supporting the economy and business sector.

Environment

Việt Nam carries out measures for healthy forests

10:30 | 22/03/2023 Environment

COP28 President-Designate to co-chair Copenhagen climate ministerial meeting

09:46 | 22/03/2023 Environment

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President-Designate, will visit Copenhagen to co-chair the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial with His Excellency Sameh Shoukry, Minister of Foreign Affairs, COP27 President and Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Practical effective activities urged to mark World Water Day

10:03 | 20/03/2023 Environment

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has asked other ministries, agencies, sectors, localities, and organisations to take practical and effective activities to mark the World Water Day (March 22), the World Meteorological Day (March 23), and the Earth Hour 2023 (March 25).

BKEET steams ahead with waste treatment

13:00 | 15/03/2023 Make in Vietnam

(VEN) - After research spanning 20 years, solid waste incinerators produced by the Bach Khoa Hanoi Energy and Environment Joint Stock Company (BKEET) are operating across the country.

Science - Technology

Science, technology, innovation promoted to support national development

06:00 | 22/03/2023 Science - Technology

Various measures will be rolled out from now to 2025 to fine tune science and technology organisations and perfect the legal foundation for state management of science, technology and innovation.

Vietnam introduces automated sorting system

13:00 | 20/03/2023 Make in Vietnam

(VEN) - The successful design, manufacturing and operation of an automatic goods sorting system has contributed to optimizing the production process and cutting the costs of logistics enterprises. Vietnam Economic News’ Quynh Nga interviewed Dr. Phan Dang Phong, Director of the National Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering (NARIME) under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), about this technology.

Domestic ICT firms well-positioned to reach out to the world

06:00 | 20/03/2023 Science - Technology

Vietnam's information and communication technology (ICT) companies are well-positioned to make strong breakthroughs and reach out to the world in the near future, on the back of widespread Internet access, abundant workforce and support from authorities at all levels.

Innovation platforms boosting sustainable development announced