A screenshot of Kaspersky's cyberthreat real-time map on Wednesday afternoon. On average, Vietnam suffered around 800,000 malicious code infections per day in January 2019, according to the global cyber threat real-time map of Kaspersky, a multinational cyber-security and anti-virus software developer headquartered in Russia. On January 21, the daily number of infections reached nearly 900,000. In Vietnam, 21.5 percent of Internet users face threats of cyber attack, the company estimates. Vietnam is also becoming one source of great cyber security threat in the world. In the fourth quarter of 2018, there were 992,952 online attacks that originated in Vietnam. As part of efforts to make Vietnam a safe cyberspace nation, Kaspersky has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Vietnam National Cyber Security Center (NCSC). It will allow the NCSC and other relevant agencies to review source codes, update and examine the components of Kaspersky Lab products via the Transparency Center … [Read more...] about Vietnam both victim and source of massive cyber attacks
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Workshop discusses development of cooperatives amid globalisation
Topics on the agenda for discussion included the trend of cooperatives amid globalisation, the role of cooperatives in addressing rural and agricultural issues in Vietnam, the current state of cooperatives in Vietnam, and measures to enhance the capacity of cooperatives. VCA Vice President Nguyen Manh Cuong stated that cooperatives in Vietnam have been active in poverty reduction and rural modernisation programmes and are playing an increasingly important role in agricultural development. However, Vietnamese cooperatives are still facing many weaknesses such as their slow growth, small size and poor management. Cuong was eager to stress that while Vietnam is deepening its international economic integration, it is highly necessary to enhance the management capacity and competitiveness of cooperatives in order to effectively deal with matters concerning agriculture, farmers and rural areas. At the workshop, Agriterra shared the Netherlands’ experience in organising, managing and … [Read more...] about Workshop discusses development of cooperatives amid globalisation
Vietnam, France celebrate 45 years of cooperation
Head of the Vietnam Communist Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, Hoang Binh Quan (right), and Minister of State attached to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean Baptise LeMoyne, unveil the official logo of the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic ties Economic cooperation pillar The year 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the fifth anniversary of the strategic partnership between Vietnam and France. France currently is Vietnam’s fifth largest EU partner and one of its leading official development assistance (ODA) providers. Bilateral trade reached US$4.6 billion in 2017, a rise of 11.6 percent compared with 2016, mostly including Vietnamese exports to France. By the end of 2017, Vietnam had attracted US$2.78 billion of French foreign direct investment, which placed France 16th among 128 countries and territories investing in Vietnam. Meanwhile, Vietnamese businesses have invested US$3.46 … [Read more...] about Vietnam, France celebrate 45 years of cooperation
International Day of Cooperatives observed in Hanoi
The Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) held a ceremony on July 7 to mark International Day of Cooperatives (Coops Day) in recognition of contributions made by cooperatives to development (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (VCA) held a ceremony on July 7 to mark International Day of Cooperatives (Coops Day) in recognition of contributions made by cooperatives to development. Speaking at the event, Hau A Lenh, Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, said the International Cooperative Alliance represents 2.6 million cooperatives and nearly 1.2 billion members in more than 100 countries worldwide. In Vietnam, there are about 13 million members of over 20,000 cooperatives which have created jobs for 30 million people, significantly contributing to the country’s growth and economic reform, especially in agricultural restructuring, he said. As a member of the … [Read more...] about International Day of Cooperatives observed in Hanoi
Fourth Industrial Revolution and challenges of Vietnamese enterprises
(VEN) - Fourth Industrial Revolution with the development trend based on digital-physical-biological connection system, the breakthrough of the IoT and the artificial intelligence are transforming the manufacturing landscape, impacts strongly on all aspects of socio-economic life. Vietnam Economic News’ Thu Huong had an interview Mr. Denis Bruneti Chairman of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanamar, Cambodia & Laos around the above-mentioned content . Mr. Denis Bruneti - Chairman of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanamar, Cambodia & Laos As Industry 4.0 is everywhere, big enterprise now are investing in technology innovation towards intelligent production and smart manufacturing, using ICT in manufacturing and production management, what is the role of information security in this context? Firstly, it’s important to understand the relevance of Industry 4.0 (4th Industrial Revolution) in the context of Vietnam’s economy and socioeconomic development journey. Ericsson … [Read more...] about Fourth Industrial Revolution and challenges of Vietnamese enterprises