Technology

Vietnam to pilot 5G service next yearBy Van Ly Customers test the locally made Bphone 3 at a launch event. Vietnam will make 5G service available in 2020 - PHOTO: VAN LY HANOI – Vietnam will pilot a fifth-generation (5G) network next year and officially provide the service in 2020, said Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung. At a seminar on Vietnam’s innovation, jointly held by the Ministry of Information and Communications and the Party Central Committee's Economic Commission on November 14, Minister Hung said that 5G would make mobile internet speed much faster than 3G and 4G, helping the country develop the economy and keep pace with other countries. Experts participating in the seminar also agreed that new technologies, especially 5G, would help the country keep abreast of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. According to Hung, 2G technology was developed in 1990, and Vietnam launched a 2G mobile network three years later. However, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam to pilot 5G service next year

Vietnam Web Summit 2018 to highlight AI, blockchain technologiesBy Chi Thinh A speaker gives a presentation on the tech-talk app at Vietnam Web Summit 2017 – PHOTO: TECHTALK HCMC – The highlight of Vietnam Web Summit 2018, the largest annual web and internet festival in Vietnam, is expected to be the presentations by experts on the application of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, Big Data and virtual reality, to various fields. Several leading technology groups in Vietnam such as FPT, KMS Technology, Zalo Business and Appota will attend the event, providing updates on new technology trends. Besides this, a host of speakers will focus on presenting opportunities for business development with the application of new technologies. Vietnam Web Summit 2018 will feature hot topics in the technology sector, related to blockchain, cloud computing, cyber security, product management and digital marketing. This year’s event, organized … [Read more...] about Vietnam Web Summit 2018 to highlight AI, blockchain technologies

Intek coding school opened in HCMCBy Chi Thinh Phan Chinh (R), CEO of Intek, gestures as he shares details of Intek’s operation model – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – The Intek Institute of Applied Technology described as a premier coding school was opened in HCMC today, November 5, providing the first project-based, gamified training course for computer engineering students. Intek is the first information technology (IT) institution in the city to apply the learning model without the presence of instructors. Students enrolling in the course will get involved in real-world projects and develop IT solutions. In addition, gamification included in the course’s curriculum will encourage the engagement and autonomy of students. They can join the course as a digital playground with a series of games, offering challenges for them to tackle alone or with other players. Phan Chinh, CEO of Intek, said the institute would select students who are good at communication, … [Read more...] about Intek coding school opened in HCMC

Draft guiding decree issued for cyber security lawThe Saigon Times Daily A young woman is seen using the Internet.The Ministry of Public Security yesterday announced a long-waited draft Government decree guiding the implementation of the Law on Cyber Security – PHOTO: VAN LY HCMC – The Ministry of Public Security yesterday announced a long-waited draft Government decree guiding the implementation of the Law on Cyber Security. The law, which comes into force next year, requires foreign technology firms to open offices and set up user data servers in Vietnam. The Law on Cyber Security was passed by the National Assembly (NA) on June 12. With seven chapters and 43 articles, the law is aimed at protecting national security and safeguarding social order and safety regarding the Internet, with both the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Information and Communications serving as key monitoring agencies. The scope of the law allows for responding to threats … [Read more...] about Draft guiding decree issued for cyber security law

Data forms core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018By Chi Thinh The first session of VDE Forum 2018 focuses on digital transformation and open data exploitation activities, shared by technology experts and State-run management agencies – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – Data serves as the core element of the digital transformation of Vietnam, according to technology experts at Vietnam Digital Economy 2018 (VDE Forum 2018). It also plays a crucial role in developing and converting e-governments into digital governments. The event, which kicked off on November 1 in HCMC, is aimed at sharing experiences in the adoption of digital transformation and the development of global digitalized models among technology experts, information technology solution providers and companies currently performing digital transformation activities. Addressing the forum, André Laperrière, executive director of the United Nations Global Open Data for Agriculture and … [Read more...] about Data forms core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018

Data form core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018By Chi Thinh The first session of VDE Forum 2018 focuses on digital transformation and open data exploitation activities, shared by technology experts and State-run management agencies – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – Data serves as the core element of the digital transformation of Vietnam, according to technology experts at Vietnam Digital Economy 2018 (VDE Forum 2018). It also plays a crucial role in developing and converting e-governments into digital governments. The event, which kicked off on November 1 in HCMC, is aimed at sharing experiences in the adoption of digital transformation and the development of global digitalized models among technology experts, information technology solution providers and companies currently performing digital transformation activities. Addressing the forum, André Laperrière, executive director of the United Nations Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition, … [Read more...] about Data form core of digital transformation process: VDE Forum 2018

Viettel Telecom introduces interactive TV serviceBy Van Ly The first users experience the interactive TV service of Viettel Telecom – PHOTO: VAN LY HANOI – Viettel Telecom, a subsidiary of military-run telecom giant Viettel Group, on Sunday launched an interactive television service called Internet Viettel TV. With its time rewind feature, the new service allows TV users to replay entire programs on various channels within two hours of their broadcast. Customers who need to travel during the week will not miss their favorite shows as Viettel TV stores the programs for up to seven days. Users can also take advantage of the Personal Video Recorder feature to record their favorite programs on their TV’s set-top box. The service can display six channels on a single screen, allowing users to browse and choose a show to watch. The Parental Controls feature enables parents to control and monitor the content of shows their children are watching on Viettel TV or to … [Read more...] about Viettel Telecom introduces interactive TV service

Large-scale mobile marketing event comes to HCMCThe Saigon Times Daily An unknown phone user is seen browsing social network apps in the file photo. The Mobile Marketing Association on October 26 will host an annual event called “MMA Forum Vietnam 2018” in HCMC - PHOTO: THANH HOA HCMC – The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) on October 26 will host an annual event called “MMA Forum Vietnam 2018” at the InterContinental Hotel in HCMC, serving as a bridge connecting businesses, brands and agencies to discuss how mobile power is affecting and defining the future of business. The conference, themed, “Shape the future,” will enable attendants and speakers to discuss the opportunities and challenges of enterprises in coping with the explosive growth of mobile marketing, covering essential topics: integrating traditional media channels into a data strategy and sharing secrets to operate successfully on the mobile platform. The speakers are … [Read more...] about Large-scale mobile marketing event comes to HCMC

Bphone 3 with more enhanced features rolled outBy Van Ly Customers use the Bphone 3 at a launch event on October 10 – PHOTO: VAN LY HANOI – Local Internet security firm Bkav has launched its latest smartphone product Bphone 3, which deploys innovative technologies and is offered at more reasonable prices. Addressing the launch, Bkav CEO Nguyen Tu Quang said the Bphone 3 is the first smartphone in the world to run on the Android operating system with the expansive screen extending to the bottom of the phone by the antenna, which is expected to be a popular design feature of the future.  Bkav engineers have made great efforts to create this special screen design, developing a new generation of smartphone to ensure the screen nearly covers all the front of the phone. In addition, the Bphone 3’s camera, which uses Bkav’s proprietary Nature Bokeh Dual Pixel technology, allows users to create bokeh, a soft out-of-focus background, to highlight the … [Read more...] about Bphone 3 with more enhanced features rolled out

Asanzo introduces new smartphone models despite lossesBy Hung Le Asanzo Chairman Pham Van Tam speaks at the launch of Asanzo S3 Plus on Monday – PHOTO: HUNG LE HCMC – Asanzo Vietnam launched its latest smartphone model, the Asanzo S3 Plus, on October 8, despite incurring hefty losses only one year after penetrating this market segment. Asanzo Chairman Pham Van Tam said at the launch that the Asanzo S3 Plus offers the latest technology and takes on the trends of fashionable smartphones, such as a monolithic design, chamfered edges, fingerprint sensors and face recognition. Asanzo S3 Plus devices will be available on the shelves of Asanzo’s 6,000 stores and vendors nationwide next Monday, October 15. Tam stated that each smartphone is sold for VND2.58 million (US$110). This means Asanzo will accept further losses after launching the product. Introducing two models, the Z5 and S5, Asanzo made its smartphone debut last April. Soon after that, it launched two … [Read more...] about Asanzo introduces new smartphone models despite losses