The A05 Department of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has reported that a Vietnamese energy company suffered a ransomware attack, but there was no mechanism to pay a ransom, even for $1.

As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.

Vietnam and the Republic of Korea have agreed to enhance cooperation in the field of e-sports, aiming to professionalise the sector and improve the performance of national teams through the application of sci-tech in management and training.

A recent Fortinet survey revealed that AI-supported cyber threats in Vietnam have tripled, with nearly 52 percent of surveyed businesses reporting encounters with such threats.

Starting July 1, 2025, electronic wallets (e-wallets) will officially be recognized as a legitimate means of payment, equivalent to bank accounts, cards, and cash.

Vietnam’s eSports industry recorded total revenue of $5.78 million in 2023, reflecting an 11.15% increase from 2022. This figure is projected to rise to $10 million by 2030, with strong growth anticipated in the coming years.

The Ministry of Public Security warns of increasing threats as media agencies face cybersecurity breaches.

Experts call for more market-side incentives to boost tech adoption nationwide.

A report showed that in 2024, over 659,000 cyberattacks occurred in the country, with about 46.15 percent of agencies and businesses experiencing at least one attack.

Da Nang is set to become the first city in Vietnam to roll out Starlink, the satellite Internet service developed by SpaceX, marking a new step in its high-tech infrastructure strategy.

Officials from both nations have signed a bilateral cooperation agreement at Vietnam GameVerse 2025, focusing on game development, training, and eSports exchange.

With billions of downloads and global attention, Vietnam's gaming industry must now dream big - and dare to turn creativity into cultural exports.

To realize Resolution 57 on science and technology development and digital transformation, Vietnam needs to build a new workforce - people with the mindset and capacity to meet the new requirements of the times, experts say.

Welcoming the proposed partnership between KT and Vietnam's tech giant Viettel, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung suggested KT consider joining Viettel in developing low-Earth orbit satellites and generative AI for socio-economic applications.

Vietnamese students earned high marks at the 2024–2025 Huawei ICT competition, which concluded on May 24 in Shenzhen, China.

Vietnam must treat games as a form of cultural legacy, said VTC’s CEO, calling for a national strategy to promote history and folklore through digital play.

Vietnam now holds the world’s top position in Google Play game downloads, recording 6.1 billion downloads in 2024 - equivalent to over 11,600 downloads per minute.

With authorities set to block Telegram, young users weigh privacy, legality, and practicality - some preparing to “digitally migrate” to WhatsApp or X.

Hackers gain access to editorial systems, threatening news integrity and safety.