Water shortages, climate change linked to saline intrusion in Mekong Delta
The most severe saline intrusion - the movement of ocean saltwater into riverine freshwater - is said to occur in the Mekong Delta region from February 8 to 16, coinciding with the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday,
'Black app' market highly active in Vietnam
Having fewer than 10,000 members, the Vietnamese community of game makers on Facebook is staying busy, selling and buying mobile apps of all kinds.
Public told to be wary of messages about making money online
Many people these days have received messages that claim to show ways to make money online. The Vietnam Computer Emergency Response Team (VNCERT) said this is a new type of phishing.
Vietnam improves weather forecasting capacity
Vietnam has made progress in weather prediction, extending the typhoon and tropical depression forecasting and warning to between three and five days, according to the Vietnam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration.
Vietnam enhances air pollution control
Ministries and sectors should work together and take drastic action to carry out Prime Ministerial Directive No 03/CT-TTg on enhancing air pollution control,
HCM City to invest $23.9 million for motorbike emission control
HCM City needs VND553 billion (US$23.9 million) to invest in the motorbike emission control programme in the city by 2030. Of that, the city plans to check exhaust emissions for impoverished households free of charge between 2023-2025.
Vietnamese mobile app creator reports revenue of $14 million in 2020
The Cau Giay district taxation agency in Hanoi has reported that a 28-year old woman earned revenue of VND330 billion, or $14 million, in 2020 and paid personal income tax of VND23.4 billion.
Vietnam strives to enter world’s Top 50 in terms of AI by 2030
Vietnam sets a goal of being listed in Top 4 in ASEAN and Top 50 of the world in terms of artificial intelligence (AI) research, development and application by 2030.
Apple speeds up output shift of iPhones and iPads in Vietnam
Apple is accelerating the production of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other products in India and Vietnam in an effort to diversify its supply chain outside of China.
Operators make more money from digitalisation
With a sharp drop in revenue from traditional telecommunications services, carriers are rapidly transforming their digital strategy.
Science and technology one of the country's major policies: official
Chau Van Minh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, talks about the expectations of science and technology for the country's development.
US shares experience in environmental management
The US’s experience in environmental management and air quality control in Vietnam were touched upon at a seminar in Hanoi on January 25.
