Hackers looking to profit from cyberattacks on banking-finance institutions: experts

Hackers looking to profit from cyberattacks on banking-finance institutions: experts

Motivation for cyberattacks have shifted from fame or notoriety, to make money, as exemplified by the recent ransomware attack against leading Vietnamese broker VNDirect Securities, experts said Tuesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

New law on telecoms seeks to protect user rights, facilitate industry development

New law on telecoms seeks to protect user rights, facilitate industry development

The amended Law on Telecommunications, approved by the parliament on November 24, applies a “light management” approach which is open and flexible, aiming to protect users' rights, ensure safety and security, and facilitate the development of services, wrote Anh Dang, a senior partner at VILAF law firm.

Consulting - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam, Turkey look to upgrade ties, lift two-way trade to $4 bln

Vietnam, Turkey look to upgrade ties, lift two-way trade to $4 bln

Vietnam and Turkey should work on mechanisms to deepen bilateral ties, including studying the possibility of elevating them to a new height, given the wishes of both sides, Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has suggested.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US restricts China’s access to some NVIDIA chips, Vietnam consequently impacted

US restricts China’s access to some NVIDIA chips, Vietnam consequently impacted

In a move to further restrict China’s access to critical technologies, the U.S. has imposed additional licensing requirements for exports of Nvidia chips to some countries, including Vietnam.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

President Biden starts Hanoi visit to boost Vietnam-US ties

President Biden starts Hanoi visit to boost Vietnam-US ties

U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Hanoi on Sunday afternoon, beginning a two-day visit that aims to bring U.S.-Vietnam relations to a new height.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Swedish locksmith Assa Abloy to build second factory in Vietnam

Swedish locksmith Assa Abloy to build second factory in Vietnam

Assa Abloy Group, a global leader in entrance automation and door opening and control, will build its second factory in Vietnam at the Deep C Haiphong II Industrial Zone in the northern port city of Hai Phong.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

US cybersecurity firm OPSWAT opens HCMC center

US cybersecurity firm OPSWAT opens HCMC center

OPSWAT, Inc., a leading US provider of critical infrastructure protection (CIP) cybersecurity solutions, opened its first Asia lab in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Security ministry rejects rumors more major enterprises face criminal charges

Security ministry rejects rumors more major enterprises face criminal charges

Vietnam is intensifying its years-long anti-graft drive, but authorities are not criminalizing economic activities and civil ties, Ministry of Public Security spokesperson To An Xo said Tuesday.

Economy - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7