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Vietnam’s top-level domain “.vn” tops ASEAN in usage number

About 486.000 internet addresses have been registered with Vietnam’s top-level domain (TLD) “.vn” as of September 30, tops all other ASEAN domains and is among Asia-Pacific’s top ten in terms of usage number.

New push to curb unlicensed software use by corporations

The Software Alliance launches "Clean Up to the Countdown" campaign to encourage CEOs in Vietnam to legalize their corporate software assets.

Da River water safe for consumption: official

Water supplied to hundreds of thousands of households in Hanoi that was contaminated by oil waste is now safe for drinking and cooking, according to Hanoi authorities.

Startup bridges parties to have better waste treatment

Treating waste is not an easy task in Vietnam. A start-up has chosen for itself the tough job of connecting various parties for treating waste. 

VN Environment Ministry to survey Mekong Delta’s subsidence

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment plans to make a full inspection of subsidence in the Mekong Delta provinces between 2020 and 2025.

Lazada and Tiki fall further behind e-commerce competition

Despite non-stop spending, Lazada remains overwhelmed by local platforms Sendo and Mobile World, in addition to other players Shopee and Tiki.

Local social networks hoping to gain popularity

The race among Vietnamese social networks is starting to become exciting but much needs to be done for them to develop.

Vietnam to install air quality monitoring system

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) is planning to design a system to monitor air quality across all provinces and cities.

Vietnam to produce its own satellite

Vietnam will produce its own satellite using radar-tracking technology, LOTUSat-1, following the signing for the package ‘LOTUSat-1 – Equipment and Capacity Development’ between the Vietnam Space Centre and Sumitomo Corporation.

Online ads – game of chance

Have you ever purchased goods online? Apparently, most of us have, as online shopping has become a trend in modern society. However, many people say online shopping is a game of chance.

Nearly 4,000 plastic waste containers clogged in Vietnam's ports

More than 3,800 plastic waste containers have piled up for more than 90 days at Vietnam’s three major ports of Hai Phong, Vung Tau and HCM City’s Cat Lai, according to the latest report by Vietnam Customs.

Low rainfall worsened air quality in Hanoi

Last September recorded the lowest rainfall in the last six years, triggering air pollution and increasing the concentration of PM2.5, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced on Monday.

Vietnamese female scientist publishes new 'Nature' study

A new study of free-living soil nematodes co-authored by Vietnamese scientist Nguyen Thi Anh Duong was published in Nature – the world's leading multidisciplinary science journal.

 

Application of technology in Vietnamese university

In the era of technology 4.0, QR Codes are being applied in many areas of life. The use of QR codes to take attendance for lectures is a new way of using this technology that a university has adopted.

Programme awakens interest in space science in Vietnam

Space science is a relatively new field in Vietnam yet it has received appropriate state investment and social attention.

Vietnam to train more IC engineers

Vietnam needs stronger human resources to serve the growing integrated circuit (IC) industry to create greater investment opportunities.

Cybersecurity Emergency Response Center established

The Ministry of Information and Communications has decided to establish the Viet Nam Cybersecurity Emergency Response Teams/Coordination Center (VNCERT/CC).

 

Cleaning service blamed for helping worsen Hanoi's air quality

New cleaning machines are being blamed for Hanoi's air pollution after the local authorities stopped watering the streets three years ago.

Vietnam needs to do more to combat wildlife trafficking

Nearly a decade ago, Vietnam lost its last rhino. Since then, the country has made great efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and protect biodiversity. 

Facebook asked to identify user accounts in Vietnam

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has requested Facebook to identify user accounts in Vietnam, initially in the two major cities of HCMC and Hanoi, as part of a move to tighten control over digital information.