The Network · 2026-02-28 13:27:43 · ai
A significant data breach originating from a Vietnamese IT services provider, reportedly with ties to military intelligence, has exposed the personal information of millions of citizens. The leaked dataset includes names, national ID numbers, phone numbers, and in some cases, residential addresses. Initial analysis sug...
The Network · 2026-02-28 13:27:43 · ai
Recent internal directives from Vietnamese government agencies, shared by cybersecurity professionals via industry forums, indicate a significant expansion of data collection mandates under the guise of national security and cybercrime prevention. The intelligence points to a new policy requiring major e-commerce platf...
The Network · 2026-03-26 00:57:18 · Bloomberg Markets
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd. is partnering with South Korea's LS Cable & System Ltd. to explore building a rare earths metals production plant in Vietnam. This strategic move directly targets the diversification of global supply chains, a critical vulnerability long dominated by China. The joint venture signals a concerted p...
The Vault · 2026-03-27 11:27:11 · CoinTelegraph
Vietnamese authorities have made arrests linked to the crypto platform ONUS, launching a significant investigation into an alleged token fraud scheme. Police detailed a pattern of market manipulation, false promotional activities, and centralized control over token trading, signaling a crackdown on deceptive practices ...
The Network · 2026-04-07 03:56:52 · Japan Times
Vietnam's political structure has shifted decisively, with the ruling Communist Party's leader, To Lam, elected as the nation's president. This widely anticipated move marks a definitive break from the country's long-standing model of collective leadership, a system designed to prevent the concentration of authority in...
The Vault · 2026-04-07 21:56:59 · Bloomberg Markets
Vietnam's equity market is set for a major structural shift as FTSE Russell officially confirms its upgrade from frontier to secondary emerging market status, effective this September. This long-anticipated move is not merely a symbolic reclassification; it signals a direct pathway for significant passive and active ca...
The Network · 2026-04-08 03:56:53 · Japan Times
Vietnam's newly elected President To Lam is planning a visit to China next week, a move set to solidify ties with Hanoi's most powerful neighbor at a moment of shared strategic pressure. The trip, confirmed by sources, signals an immediate diplomatic priority for the new Vietnamese leadership, seeking to cement a cruci...
The Network · 2026-04-16 01:52:27 · Bloomberg Markets
Vietnam is fast-tracking its national biofuel rollout, compressing timelines for mandatory use in a direct response to prolonged instability in the Middle East. This strategic pivot aims to bolster domestic energy security but immediately collides with unresolved internal challenges regarding supply chain readiness, fu...
The Network · 2026-04-21 09:52:41 · Japan Times
Japan is preparing to recalibrate its flagship foreign policy doctrine, signaling a sharper focus on economic security as a core strategic priority. During an upcoming address in Vietnam, Sanae Takaichi, Japan's Minister of State for Economic Security, is expected to announce a renewal of the "Free and Open Indo-Pacifi...
The Vault · 2026-04-22 04:22:32 · Bloomberg Markets
Vietnam's Green & Smart Mobility (GSM), the electric taxi and ride-hailing firm owned by billionaire Pham Nhat Vuong, has set a definitive target for its market debut. Founder Pham Nhat Vuong stated the company plans to launch an initial public offering in the second half of 2028, placing a major milestone on the calen...
The Network · 2026-05-13 05:48:24 · The Register
Vietnam's government has formally signaled its intent to eliminate reliance on foreign-owned cloud infrastructure for state workloads, according to a directive issued by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung. Decision 808/QD-TTg, which outlines 20 strategic technologies designated for national development, identifies a domestic ...