Sci-Tech

Mobile operators don’t benefit from 3G networks
06/05/2010 05:00
After investing hundreds of millions of dollars in third generation (3G) technology, the growth of subscribers has not met Viettel, MobiFone and VinaPhone’s expectations. VietNamNet Bridge – After investing hundreds of millions of dollars in third...
YM Virus infects thousands of computers
06/05/2010 05:00
By May 4, 10,500 computers in Vietnam were infected with a new virus named Ymfocard, which attacks computers via Yahoo Messenger, according to Bkis Security, a prestigious network security agency in Vietnam. Another...
GTel licenced for fixed phone service
06/05/2010 05:00
The Ministry of Information and Communications has permitted GTel, a Vietnamese – Russian joint venture, to set up and supply fixed phone service in Vietnam. Seventh mobile network licensed GTel has become...
Indochina Telecom licenced with WiMax technology
05/05/2010 05:00
The Ministry of Industry and Communications has granted a licence to Indochina Telecom to set up a telecom network and provide mobile services using WiMax technology in Vietnam. VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Communications (MoIC) has granted...
Government establishes nuclear power steering board
05/05/2010 05:00
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has decided to set up the Steering Board for the nuclear power project in Ninh Thuan province, which is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai. Nuclear power and unanswered questions National Assembly...
Ghost stories given consideration by science
03/05/2010 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Recently the Research Centre of Human Potentials has stirred up controversies in scientific circles by introducing research work on photos of ghosts. Stories about Vietnamese telepaths Quang Ninh’s ‘Bridge of Suicide...
3G network targeted by hackers
23/04/2010 05:00
The 3G network, commonly used for wireless phones in Vietnam, is the next target for hi-tech criminals, warn police engaged in combating cyber-crimes. Mobile hacker fined VND15mil Nigerian hacker hunted in Vietnam...