Experts at the seminar on copyright infringement in Việt Nam. — Photo courtesy of the organiser Việt Nam ranks third in the region in terms of copyright infringement rate, with 15.5 million people regularly accessing pirated websites. In 2022, the problem of copyright infringement cost the country US$350 million. Phạm Hoàng Hải, Director of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, a unit under the Ministry of Information and Communications, said that currently, copyright infringement is extremely complicated. There are a series of pirated websites for football tournaments as well as movies. According to data from SimilarWeb, there are currently about 70 pirated football websites, with more than 1.5 billion views in the years 2022 and 2023. SimilarWeb's data also shows that there are more than 200 pirated movie websites attracting about 120 million views per month, of which the top 10 have more than 66 million views per month. In particular, recently it was … [Read more...] about Việt Nam loses US$350 million due to copyright infringement
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FireGroup Technology wins Việt Nam’s Top 10 Digital Technology Companies Awards
A FireGroup Technology representative receives the Việt Nam’s Top 10 Digital Technology Companies. — Photo courtesy of FireGroup Technology FireGroup Technology has won the Top 10 Digital Technology Companies Awards in two categories for 2023: Logistics and e-Commerce solutions and impressive revenue growth. The annual awards, presented by the Việt Nam Software and IT Services Association, were announced in Hà Nội last week. It marks a milestone in the company’s journey from being a start-up founded by five entrepreneurs driven by their passion for e-commerce and drop-shipping. “In 2023, during the seventh year of our development journey, FireGroup remains steadfast in our fundamental desire to grow,” Khoa Le, one of the founders and CEO of FireGroup Technology, said. “We are a dedicated team with growth mindsets that transform our work into a passion, fostering a culture of learning where we actively explore and apply the world’s leading innovations and creative ideas. … [Read more...] about FireGroup Technology wins Việt Nam’s Top 10 Digital Technology Companies Awards
Dong Loc battlefield re-enacted at Hanoi museum
The program is dedicated to the 10 young women volunteers who gave their lives for the victory of Dong Loc during the anti-American war. An art performance celebrating the 55th anniversary of the Dong Loc Victory is being produced by the Vietnam Women's Museum and director Le Quy Duong. Titled Huyen Thoai Thanh Xuan (Legend of Youth), the performance is dedicated to 10 young female volunteers who gave their lives for the Dong Loc Victory during the anti-American war. Dong Loc T-junction is located in Dong Loc Commune in the Central province of Ha Tinh, on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail. The stage is designed to recreate the Dong Loc battlefield. From 1965 to 1968, the US Army dropped nearly 50,000 bombs and fired tens of thousands of missiles on the Dong Loc T-junction to cut off the transport route to the southern front. To keep the traffic flowing, all human resources were mobilized to clear the road. Ten girls between the ages of 17 and 24 … [Read more...] about Dong Loc battlefield re-enacted at Hanoi museum
Digitalisation drives tourism recovery
The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism carries out a communications campaign with a series of videos themed “Vietnam: Travel to Love” on Youtube digital platform. (Photo: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) Hanoi (VNA) – With digital transformation accelerated, a kaleidoscope of smart tourism offerings has been developed to provide new experiences for travelers and help recover the tourism industry, which was battered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The "Wonders of Vietnam" project was launched as part of Google Arts and Culture that allows everyone to explore art, history and wonders of the world. (Screenshot photo) Featuring 35 stories and over 1,300 sumptuous photos of iconic sites, historical heritage, nature, cuisine and culture of Central Vietnam, the project is a unique way for hungry travellers to virtually explore. It is also an important part of Google’s overall support of the local tourism industry, which has been badly affected by pandemic-related … [Read more...] about Digitalisation drives tourism recovery
Must see attractions of Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) - The livable coastal city of Da Nang, the ancient town of Hoi An , and Phu Quoc island, are destinations considered by foreign experts to be must see attractions for international visitors to Vietnam. Last week, experts from the famous international travel website Travel+Leisure (USA) and The Week (UK) suggested engaging activities that tourists can experience when coming to Da Nang and Hoi An in the central region and Phu Quoc island in the southern region. 10 best things to do in Da Nang and Hoi An According to Travel+Leisure, with pristine beaches, Da Nang is gradually becoming a "magnet" attracting international tourists with luxurious coastal resorts, restaurants, bars, attractive entertainment areas, mysterious mountains and cave systems, and especially the iconic Golden Bridge, the new symbol of Da Nang. Notably, Da Nang is blessed with picture perfect nature with smooth white sand beaches and clear jade blue sea water as beautiful as a painting. … [Read more...] about Must see attractions of Vietnam