Illustrative image (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam continues to be one of the countries with the highest number of detected online infections, according to Kaspersky Security Network data. The cybersecurity threat landscape has become more sophisticated in the age of digital revolution. Vietnam is significantly affected by complicated and rapid changes of cybersecurity amid the rise of Industry 4.0. According to a report from Kaspersky Lab, the country ranked first by percentage in the top 20 countries with ICS (Internet connection sharing) computers attacked in the first half of last year. Moreover, based on real-time detections, it was among the three most infected countries last year. Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity company, has underlined the need for public and private cooperation to build a resilient cybersecurity defense for the country, and has vowed to provide its expertise and holistic solutions to reinforce the government’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam faces cybersecurity threats
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Vietnam secures US$188 million loan to improve connectivity in northwestern provinces
The Hanoitimes - The project will improve the road connectivity between the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway and northwestern provinces of Vietnam, enhancing economic opportunities for some of the poorest people in the project area. Vietnam secures ADB’s US$80 million loan to build up health professionals ADB keeps Vietnam GDP growth forecast in 2018 unchanged at 6.9% Vietnam secures US$188 million loan from ADB to boost economic development The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Vietnam signed today a US$188 million loan for the Northern Mountain Provinces Transport Connectivity Project. Illustrative photo. The project will improve the road connectivity between the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway and northwestern provinces of Vietnam, enhancing economic opportunities for some of the poorest people in the project area. The loan will finance the improvement and upgrade of 198 kilometers of roads that connect several towns and districts in the … [Read more...] about Vietnam secures US$188 million loan to improve connectivity in northwestern provinces
Government offices to trim 4,000 staff this year
As many as 265,106 civil servants will be included in the State payroll this year, a year-on-year decrease of about 4,000, according to a Prime Minister’s decision that takes effect this month. As many as 265,106 civil servants will be included in the State payroll this year, a year-on-year decrease of about 4,000, according to a Prime Minister’s decision that takes effect this month. — Photo thoibao.today The employment number does not include those working at the Public Security Ministry, Defence Ministry and public administrative staff in communes. Among 16 other ministries and six ministry-level agencies (Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs, State Bank of Vietnam, Government Inspectorate, Government Office, HCM Mausoleum Management Board and National Financial Supervisory Committee), the Finance Ministry would employ the most with 70,771 positions, while the Construction Ministry will employ the least with 379 positions. Among 63 local governments … [Read more...] about Government offices to trim 4,000 staff this year
Heineken Vietnam promotes business community to develop sustainably
(VEN) - Today in Hanoi, the National Conference on Sustainable Development was chaired by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and over 650 representatives. The Conference agenda has reaffirmed the significant role of the business community in implementing the Vietnam Government’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). A sustainable future for the world as well as for each nation requires unified efforts made by both State and private sectors. In Vietnam amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, sustainability has played an increasingly crucial role to the Government, organizations, associations and businesses. Mr. Matt Wilson, Corporate Affairs Director - Heineken Vietnam At the conference, Heineken Vietnam - the Most Sustainable Manufacturing Company in Vietnam in 2017 - shared their success story of incorporating sustainability to its … [Read more...] about Heineken Vietnam promotes business community to develop sustainably
Heineken Vietnam continues to inspire the business community in sustainability commitment and competitiveness enhancement
(VEN) - Today in Hanoi, the National Conference on Sustainable Development was chaired by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam and over 650 representatives. The Conference agenda has reaffirmed the significant role of the business community in implementing the Vietnam Government’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). A sustainable future for the world as well as for each nation requires unified efforts made by both State and private sectors. In Vietnam amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, sustainability has played an increasingly crucial role to the Government, organizations, associations and businesses. Mr. Matt Wilson, Corporate Affairs Director - Heineken Vietnam At the conference, Heineken Vietnam - the Most Sustainable Manufacturing Company in Vietnam in 2017 - shared their success story of incorporating sustainability to its … [Read more...] about Heineken Vietnam continues to inspire the business community in sustainability commitment and competitiveness enhancement