After joining the ranks of the top five countries capable of producing 5G equipment, Vietnam is now setting its sights on leading the development of 6G technology.

The Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) has officially launched Vietnam’s first Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Vietnam's ambitious journey from analog to digital technology marks a pivotal chapter in the nation’s history, laying the foundation for its ongoing digital transformation.

The amount of personal information stolen in cyberspace increased by 50% in the first six months of this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report on cyber security situation released on August 26 by Viettel.

Individuals and organisations in Vietnam should proactively strengthen their defence capabilities against increasingly diverse and complex cyberattacks, which involve various methods and advanced technology, insiders have said.

In an interview with Nikkei, Pham Minh Tuan, CEO of FPT Software, stated that FPT is exploring investment opportunities to expand its operations in Japan, focusing on providing cloud services and AI solutions to support digital transformation.

Warning about the boom in cases where scammers impersonate deliverymen to trick people out of assets, the Authority of Information Security (AIS) has advised people to heighten vigilance and to not click on links sent by strangers.

More and more people and businesses are using public service portals to follow administrative procedures, but the percentage remains low.

The "Make in Vietnam" Digital Technology Product Award 2024 was launched in Hanoi on August 22 to honour outstanding digital technological products in multiple fields.

CMC Corporation is leading the AI transformation wave in Vietnam, with ambitions to become a global digital company.

As many as 125 websites were discovered impersonating well known brands and committing fraud last July, raising the total number of fake websites in the national anti-scam database to 125,059.

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.