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Rampant Data Threats Prompt Calls For Enhanced Cybersecurity Measures
“Facing the increasing risks of personal data theft and ransomware attacks, cybersecurity experts are advising on the need for better legal frameworks and coordination to protect citizens and their rights. Lê Quang Hà, product director of Viettel Cyber Security said that in the first six months of 2024, the company recorded 46 data breaches and […]
Forensic Science Officers Paving The Way To Solve Crime
“Forensic science, which is essential for ensuring public security, uses scientific and technical methods to investigate cases, guide investigations and reinforce evidence in the fight against crime. Lieutenant Colonel Phùng Đăng Minh, deputy head of the Forensic Science Department of the Bạc Liêu Province Police, highlighted the significant progress in the province’s forensic science efforts. […]
Legal, Planning Reforms Needed To Fix Stalled Projects
“When Housing and public infrastructure projects are left incomplete, they fail to meet the real needs of residents. This leads to housing shortags, surging property prices and increased inequality in access to land, housing and services. From the perspective of the business enviroment, these failings erode the confidence of enterprises and investor, particularly longterm ones. […]
First Law On Population To Tackle Demographic Issues
” For more than six decades, population work in Vietnam has been recognised as a top strategic priority, closely tied to the nation’s sustainable development. Now, as Vietnam grapples with profound demographic shifts, the country is preparing to take a major legislative leap with the formulation of its first-ever Population Law. This proposed legislation, currently […]
Dilapidated Housing To Be Eliminated By Year-End Under Plan
“As of May 31, Government data shows that Việt Nam has removed 203,048 MDHs, with 138,671 new replacement apartments completed and 64,377 under construction. The campaign follows Resolution 42, issued by the Party Central Committee in November 2023, which calls for eliminating MDHs for poor and near-poor families and those affected by natural disasters and […]
Stronger Measures Needed In Push For Housing Equity
” Social housing development for low-income and industrial park workers have been identified as one of the key solutions to achieve social equity and sustainable development goals. But amid stagnant implementation, experts have called on stronger measures alongside administrative reforms to achieve the national housing targets. Housing is not merely a property but also a […]
VN Seeking Further Visa Policy Reforms To Enhance Tourism
“Việt Nam has recently rolled out a series of favourable visa policies to attract international tourists. However, tourism leaders and experts believe more open and convenient visa reforms are needed to enhance the country’s competitiveness and drive the tourism sector’s breakthrough growth in the next few years. Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Society of […]
US-VN Programme A Model For Modern Peacebuilding
” What began in the 1980s as a US-led search for its own missing has, in recent years, expanded into a shared mission to assist Việt Nam in identifying and repatriating its own war dead: 180,000 servicemen are yet to be found, while another 300,000 sets of remains that are already gathered and interred at […]
Campaign Launched To Promote Digital Literacy For All
“As Việt Nam transitions to a new two-tier local government model, Hưng Yên Province’s Youth Union has launched a 30-day high-intensity campaign to promote digital literacy through community-based classes called Bình dân học vụ số (Digital Literacy for All). The initiative aims to equip citizens with essential digital knowledge and skills, helping bridge the technology […]