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Vietnam reopens bidding for two prime 4G, 5G spectrum blocks

The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved a new auction plan for the rights to use two key radio frequency blocks: 703-713 MHz and 758-768 MHz (block B1-B1’), and 723-733 MHz and 778-788 MHz (block B3-B3’).

Pi Network’s token price remains unstable amid crypto market surge

In recent days, despite a consistent uptrend in the global cryptocurrency market, the price of Pi Network’s token has remained highly volatile, hovering between USD 0.4 and USD 0.5.

Microsoft patches two critical SharePoint flaws under active exploitation

The tech giant issues an urgent update after hackers exploit zero-days targeting 10,000+ servers.

Vietnam achieves milestone with undersea cables led by local firms

For the first time, five international cable routes are operated by Vietnamese entities.

Tech giants shift PC production to Vietnam amid tariff concerns

Facing supply chain risks, global PC makers like Lenovo, Apple, and Asus are ramping up output in Vietnam and other key markets.

FPT Telecom under Ministry of Public Security reshapes telecom sector

The Ministry’s takeover of state ownership in FPT Telecom marks a strategic shift with implications for cybersecurity, data sovereignty, and market competition.

Vietnam sets 5G infrastructure target at 50% of 4G base stations by 2025

Telecom firms must deploy at least 68,000 5G stations nationwide by the end of 2025, per new government directive.

YouTube removes ‘Trending’ tab to prioritize personalized discovery

YouTube has announced it will retire its familiar "Trending" tab, replacing it with smarter, more personalized recommendations and an expanded focus on YouTube Charts.

Vietnam telecom giants step up 5G commercialisation, expansion

Vietnamese telecommunications operators are ramping up efforts to build infrastructure, increase user uptake, and commercialise wide-scale 5G services across the country.

Vietnam to offer unprecedented incentives for digital tech companies

According to the Law on Digital Technology Industry, the incentives include full corporate income tax exemption for the first two years and 50 % reduction in the four following years, as well as land rent waivers for three years.

Many domestic blockchain companies set up headquarters overseas instead of in VN

A globally harmonized legal framework would encourage blockchain companies to register and establish headquarters in Vietnam, rather than overseas as currently is the case.

Cyberattacks often hidden by subordinates who fear they will be fired or blamed

Many business organization leaders still assume that cybersecurity is solely the IT department’s responsibility, and, as a result, when cyberattacks occur, they assume it’s an issue for IT staff to handle.

Tech giants mobilize to support Vietnam’s new two-tier governance model

MobiFone, FPT, VNPT, and Viettel deploy staff to streamline local administration

Vietnam sees boom in YouTube Gold Button channels and video commerce

With over 2,500 channels hitting 1 million subscribers and revenue surging, video shopping gains traction in Vietnam.

Think before you share: Fake news can cost you $785

Sharing fake news on social media - even unintentionally - can lead to fines of up to $785.

New data law allows penalties up to 10x profit from violations

Vietnam’s new law lets authorities fine offenders up to tenfold the earnings from trading personal data.

Vietnamese spend 2 hours daily watching OTT films, 1 hour on TikTok

A new report reveals that Vietnamese users spend up to 120 minutes daily on OTT movies and nearly 60 minutes on TikTok short videos.

Facebook groups vanish or renamed en masse in Vietnam

On June 24, administrators and members of several large Vietnamese Facebook groups were startled to find their communities had disappeared without a trace.

Vietnam launches Au Lac AI Alliance to assert tech sovereignty

A new AI alliance aims to build Vietnam’s own language-based AI ecosystem and digital autonomy.

Vietnamese tech firm VNG makes Fortune Southeast Asia 500 in 2025

Fortune magazine has listed VNG among the top 500 companies in Southeast Asia in 2025 for its strong financial growth and strategic operations.