Mobile phone retailers have reported a shortage of 4G feature phones as people are rushing to buy new mobile devices in anticipation of the 2G cessation, slated for September 16.

Vietnam has seen a significant surge in mobile internet speeds, reporting a 40% increase over the past five months, culminating in an average download speed of 54.34 Mbps in July 2024, thanks to enhanced transparency in service quality.

On August 18, 2024, Vietnam will host its first-ever GenAI Summit, themed "New Horizons," at the Sheraton Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

The adoption of digital signatures among Vietnam's adult population has seen a remarkable increase, rising from 3% to 13.5% between 2022 and 2024.

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) on August 12 held a working session with relevant ministries and agencies to collect feedback on the draft Law on Digital Technology Industry.

Although being online is an integral part of children’s education and recreational activities, the internet has posed many risks for their safety.

The Vietnam-Japan digital transformation association (VADX JAPAN) is expected to act as the strategic bridge to help Vietnam’s IT firms reach revenue of $1 billion by 2025.

Deep within the Central Post Office, a dedicated team of communication experts works tirelessly to ensure uninterrupted communication between Vietnam's top leaders and the rest of the nation.

From August 1-2, 2024, a delegation from Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications, led by Minister Nguyen Manh Hung, engaged in high-level meetings with South Korean government officials and businesses.

As online scams continue to rise, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) has identified five "hot spots" in the online space where Vietnamese internet users need to be vigilant to avoid falling victim to fraud.

Vietnamese IT firms are ready to act as partners with South Korean businesses in digital transformation because the South Korean IT outsourcing market is now valued at $600 billion and expected to be $800 billion by 2028.

Noting that violations in personal data protection in Vietnam remain common, the deputy head of A05. Trieu Manh Tung, said the investigation agency is dealing with hundreds of personal data purchase groups.

The day for 2G cessation is nearing but there are still 10 million 2G subscribers. Experts believe that personalized communications to every citizen will help reduce the number of 2G subscribers.

Experts observed that there is now a systematic trade in personal data and in some cases, with warranty or updates per the buyer’s request.

The Ministry of Information and Communications and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) have pledged to drive the digital transformation of one million Vietnamese businesses by 2026.

The National Cybersecurity Association has launched the nTrust app, allowing Vietnamese citizens to download and use this free tool to protect their phones and join the community against fraud.

As of June 2024, over 3,100 out of 7,200 information systems of state agencies and organizations had been found to have insufficient security measures.

After September 16, 2G subscribers in Vietnam will no longer receive services, but many Vietnamese are reluctant to give up their old-generation phones.

Vertu phones, renowned for their luxury status and exclusive use of the 2G network, will now receive support for upgrading to 4G. This new policy is specifically tailored for the Vietnamese market.

Vietnam is set to shut down its 3G networks by September 2028, following the global trend of phasing out older technologies to make way for advanced 4G and 5G services.