Tons of hazardous waste left uncovered in Thai Nguyen province
Thousands of tons of furnace dust at the Thai Nguyen Iron and Steel JSC (Tisco) have been left uncovered outdoors in central Thai Nguyen province.
Famous YouTuber fined for posting 'superstitious' content
After two days working with YouTuber Tho Nguyen, the authorities of Binh Duong province have imposed a VND7.5 million fine fine on the popular vlogger.
MIC sets up working group for promotion of digital economic development
A 10-member working group to promote digital economic development has been established by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Huy Dung.
Mobile Money in Vietnam witnesses promising future
The approval of the Prime Minister in Decision No.316/QD-TTG on March 9, 2021 to the pilot scheme for the use of telecoms accounts to pay for small-value goods and services (Mobile Money) has attracted much interest of both experts in the fields of banking, finance, telecoms as well as the general
HCM City green-lights programme to develop AI eco-system
HCM City has approved a programme to build an eco-system for research into artificial intelligence development over the next 10 years as part of its efforts to become a smart city and promote digital transformation.
Vietnam to tighten cyber security for digital transformation, e-government
Most basic goals in Resolution No.17/NQ-CP about electronic and digital government development until 2020 are fully met, said the Ministry of Information and Communications in its summary report on the two years implementing the Resolution.
Vietnam successfully clones pigs for first time
Vietnamese scientists have for the first time successfully cloned pigs using the somatic cells of ear tissue.
Nearly 60 million subscribers only use voice and message services nationwide
Nearly 60 million mobile phone subscribers in Vietnam are using only voice and message services reported the Vietnam Telecommunications Authority (VNTA) under the Ministry of Information and Communications.
More solutions needed to revive rivers: Expert
Dao Trong Tu, head co-ordinator of the Vietnam River Network (VRN), speaks about finding solutions to revive rivers
Vietnamese YouTubers in tumult about Google’s notice about 30% withholding tax
Vietnamese YouTube content creators are unhappy about an announcement from Google about a deduction of up to 30 percent from their earnings from the platform.
Polluted Dong Nai River basin needs co-ordinated clean-up by cities, provinces: experts
Concerted efforts are needed by HCM City and the 10 provinces in the Dong Nai River basin to improve management of water resources and protect the environment, experts have said.
Content debate piques local interest
Following the ongoing showdown between Australian lawmakers and Google and Facebook, Vietnam aims to devise similar plans and force global tech titans to share some of the profits they make for using and sharing local press articles.