The Hanoitimes - Bkav recommended that in addition to the overall malware solution, agencies and businesses should be equipped with security policy control solutions. Malware affects 71% of computers and mobile devices in Vietnam Experts call malware attack on eBay’s firewall “ominous” Chinese hackers to install more malware and spyware More than 1.6 million computers in Vietnam lost data in 2018, according to statistics released by Vietnam's cyber security firm Bkav Technology Group. Notably, more than 46% of users participating in Bkav’s network security assessment also said that they have had problems related to data loss in the past year. Illustrative photo Ngo Tuan Anh, Bkav vice chairman for cyber security, noted two lines of malicious code common in Vietnam causing users to lose data are ransomware extortion and USB data deleting virus. Malicious code spammers mainly by email, but 74% of users in Vietnam still keep the habit of … [Read more...] about Some 1.6 million computers in Vietnam lose data in 2018
Driving in vietnam
When in Vietnam, drive as the Vietnamese do
In any country, driving culture and etiquette, or a lack thereof, is a window into that society. Vietnam is no exception. Here's my take on being an active participant-observer of transportation in Vietnam on a part-time basis since 1996 and full-time since 2005. I ride a bike but not in the city. Yes, I wear a helmet because I value brain function over vanity. I've never owned a motorbike. I am a frequent pedestrian who has had too many death-defying experiences in city traffic to recount in a single article. My main mode of transportation is a car. What is it like driving in Vietnam? Much like the country itself, never boring, always an adventure. What to expect? The unexpected – virtually every minute of every day that you’re on the road. Drive defensively and, when need to be, offensively. Protect yourself, your passengers, and everyone else on the road. A tall order? Welcome to the crazy world of driving in … [Read more...] about When in Vietnam, drive as the Vietnamese do
URC Vietnam keen on expanding market coverage in Vietnam
In March Filipino firm Universal Robina Corp. brought a new and exciting look to C2 Cool and Clean. On this occasion, Laurent Levan, president and general director of URC Vietnam told VIR’s Phuong Thu about its ambitions in Vietnam as well as their plans in the year ahead. Laurent Levan, president and general director of URC Vietnam Universal Robina Corp. reported weak sales in 2016 and 2017 partly due to bad performance on the Vietnamese market. What will you do to start down the road to recovery? We believe that growth is best fuelled by innovation and is achieved through the continuous enhancement of our operations and internal capabilities. Just like with our brands C2 and Dynamite Big Bang, we are focused on offering unique new products to respond to changing consumer habits and aspirations. As we know, URC has just launched the new look for C2. What message does URC want to send with this new look to customers? The C2 bottles currently available on the … [Read more...] about URC Vietnam keen on expanding market coverage in Vietnam
Golden time for logistics M&A deals to spur in Vietnam
Vietnam has integrated deeper into the world economy and the country has become an emerging manufacturing hub and an appealing foreign direct investment destination, according to Country Director for the World Bank in Vietnam Ousmane Dione. E-commerce giants like Alibaba, Amazon and Tencent are gaining footholds in the Vietnamese market. Armstrong and Associates, a US supply chain market researcher, estimated that e-commerce will account for about 7.2 – 7.5 percent of total logistics turnover in Vietnam by 2020. Photo for illustration Vietnam is also seen as a “gateway” for international firms to penetrate ASEAN, a market of 640 million people. Hence, logistics will be key to promoting exports and imports in Vietnam and ASEAN at large. According to the research team of the Vietnam M&A Forum, the country is developing a policy to call for private sector investment to develop logistics infrastructure, including airports and seaports. One option … [Read more...] about Golden time for logistics M&A deals to spur in Vietnam
Golden time for logistics M&A deals in Vietnam
Illustrative image. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s location with a network of cargo ports, alongside a large domestic market, leaves room for both domestic and foreign logistics firms to expand business and enter logistics merger and acquisition (M&A) deals. Vietnam has integrated deeper into the world economy and the country has become an emerging manufacturing hub and an appealing foreign direct investment destination, according to Country Director for the World Bank in Vietnam Ousmane Dione. E-commerce giants like Alibaba, Amazon and Tencent are gaining footholds in the Vietnamese market. Armstrong and Associates, a US supply chain market researcher, estimated that e-commerce will account for about 7.2 – 7.5 percent of total logistics turnover in Vietnam by 2020. Vietnam is also seen as a “gateway” for international firms to penetrate ASEAN, a market of 640 million people. Hence, logistics will be key to promoting exports and imports in … [Read more...] about Golden time for logistics M&A deals in Vietnam