Hanoi Starts High-Tech Program to Manage Parking Lots
Hanoi’s public parking areas are going digital.
Vietnam's Internet Environment Ranks 32nd of 75: Report
According to a recent report, Vietnam's internet environment ranks 32nd out of 75 countries.
Da Nang Students Build Braille Printer
Two young inventors from Da Nang are showing off their prize-winning Braille printer at an exhibition in Japan this May.
YouTube Might Get Fined for Failing to Comply With Vietnam's Advertising Rules
YouTube is in trouble with two ministries in Vietnam over advertising on the video site.
Vietnam Aims to Bring Internet Access to 80-90% of Population
Vietnamese IT officials are hoping to bring internet access to as much as 90% of the local population.
PlayStation Debuts First-Ever Vietnamese-Developed Video Game
Video game fans can now try out the first-ever PlayStation game ever developed by a Vietnamese company.
The Invincible Nokia 3310 Is Making a Comeback Later This Month
One of Nokia’s most iconic products – the 3310 cell phone – is set to make a comeback later this month.
Vietnam Ministry Rejects Uber's Transportation Pilot Scheme for 2nd Time
Vietnam’s Ministry of Transport has once again turned down Uber Vietnam’s official proposal to carry out a ride-hailing pilot scheme with local drivers.
Startup-Rating Firm OddUp Arrives in Saigon, ASEAN’s Future Silicon Valley
As the buzz over Saigon’s tech scene continues to grow, startup-rating website OddUp has arrived in the southern hub.
Flappy Bird Creator Teams up With Japanese Firm to Release Ninja-Themed Mobile Game
Last week, Flappy Bird creator Nguyen Ha Dong and Japanese firm OBOKAIDEM Games introduced a new, yet familiar, eight-bit game, Ninja Spinki Challenges, to mobile users around the globe.
Facebook Is Vietnam's Favorite Way to Shop: Surveys
While Vietnam’s goal of becoming a cashless society by 2020 seems like a lofty one to say the least, some Vietnamese are well on their way toward embracing technology for shopping, according to three ...
Flappy Bird Creator Launches VND1bn Fund to Help Local Inventors
In a surprising move, Flappy Bird creator and Vietnam’s most sought-after app developer Nguyen Ha Dong recently announced the launch of a personal fund to help local students realize their dream proje...
Nha Trang Is Getting Vietnam's First Observatory Next Year
Tourists visiting Nha Trang next year will have a chance to visit Vietnam’s very first observatory on Hon Chong Island.
Honda Invests in Grab, Promising Driver Education and Bike Safety
On Monday, the ride-hailing app Grab announced a new partnership with Japanese auto firm Honda.
Local University Students Named Among World’s Best Coders
Students from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Science have been named among the world’s best coders, according to an American tech outfit.
Vietnam’s TicketBox Lands New Round of Investment
Vietnamese online ticketing service TicketBox has acquired a new round of funding.
Amid Note 7 Debacle, Samsung Cuts Pay, Work Hours in Northern Vietnam Plants
Despite promises that the Note 7 debacle would not impact workers at Samsung's factory in northern Vietnam, employees face reduced income and fewer working hours.
Quang Ninh Pilots Self-Driving Car Route to China
Starting this Wednesday, tourists in Quang Ninh province and China’s Guangxi Zhang Autonomous Region can board a fleet of self-driving cars to visit the other country for a short trial period.
Amazon Set to Offer Retail Services in Singapore Next Year
Seattle-based online retailer Amazon is reportedly gearing up for an official presence in Southeast Asia by next year.
Vietnamese Design Startup Earns Over $27,000 in First 3 Days
Fresh off a win at the Vietnam Creative Business Cup, Hanoi-based startup DesignBold raked in over US$27,000 in the first three days of its beta phase, a promising sign for the young venture.
