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Will Foxconn's expansion lead to iPhone production in Vietnam?

The expansion of Foxconn's investment in Vietnam may lead to the eventual production of iPhones in the country.

5G subscribers in Vietnam to hit 6.3 million by 2025: Cisco

The number of 5G subscribers in Vietnam could hit 6.3 million by 2025, according to a  Cisco Vietnam’s report on 5G in Southeast Asia. 

It's time to increase Vietnam's renewable-energy use: experts

Vietnam has been step by step switching from coal-fire thermopower to renewable power.

Start-up on mission to make VN greener

Developing a business related to the environment is not usually the first option for most start-ups due to the lack of profit. However, Tran Thi Thoa decided to take a risk.

Vietnamese IT sector scrambling for staff

Demand for IT personnel is only growing as Vietnamese tech enterprises constantly expand their business scale.

Vietnam targets mobile number portability rates of 80 percent

The Ministry of Information and Communications of Vietnam has required network operators to upgrade mobile number portability rates to 80 per cent.

iPhone 11 Pro not favored in Vietnam

Some private shops have stopped selling iPhone 11 Pro, though the model is considered higher in grade than iPhone 11 and has the same configuration and camera as iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Van Kieu ethnic minority man protects the forest by taking it home

Hồ Ra Ơi, a Vân Kiều ethnic minority man in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Krông, has his own unique way of protecting the forest.

Healthcare levels up via tech groups

Technological disruption is expected to make vast changes in the healthcare sector, with huge opportunities for tech firms to venture deeper.

iPhone 11 64gb price drops in Vietnam

A locked iPhone 11 is now being offered at VND12.6 million for the 64 GB version and an international version at VND18.5 million.

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.