Head of digital transformation

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam’s new immigration law includes a new type of visa for foreigners who come to Vietnam to conduct activities as part of international agreements Vietnam has signed. The change is expected to facilitate the implementation of new agreements that Vietnam has signed such as the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the EU-Vietnam Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), said Colonel Tran Van Du, deputy head of the Immigration Department under Ministry of Public Security. The department last week held a session to explain immigration laws to diplomatic missions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Vietnam. Vietnam will issue visas with validity from six to 12 months for foreigners who enter to promote services and establish commercial presence according to international agreements. The amendment to the law on entry, exit, transit and residence of foreigners in Vietnam came into force this month. “Strategic foreign investors who … [Read more...] about New immigration law looks to attract investment

"In today's interconnected world, unashamedly ignoring cybersecurity guidance is no longer a viable option for employees," said Bharat Mistry, Principal Security Strategist, Trend Micro. "It's encouraging to see that so many take the advice from their corporate IT team seriously. Having said that, there are individuals who are either blissfully ignorant or worse still who think cybersecurity is not applicable them and will regularly flouter the rules. Hence having a one size fits all security awareness programme is a non-starter as diligent employees often end up being penalised. A tailored training programme designed to cater for employees may be more effective." … [Read more...] about Trend Micro Finds 72% of Remote Workers Have Gained Cybersecurity Awareness During Lockdown

Ambassador Hung highlighted the importance of offering mutual support, sharing various information, and detailing experience among the business community in this challenging period. These efforts must be initiated to change the way business activities are managed, to take full advantage of Industry 4.0 developments, as well as recognising shifts towards a digital economy. … [Read more...] about Mutual support needed to help Vietnamese firms in Laos remove hurdles

Medical staff spray disinfectants in Giếng Mứt Alley, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội. A leading expert from the COVID-19 International Task Force said “Việt Nam has had a very strong response” to the pandemic in reply to a question on why the number of infection cases has been kept low in the country. … [Read more...] about Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia on April 17