Bkav Electronic Joint Stock Company developed the Bluezone application to warn smartphone coming in close contact with diagnosed COVID-19 patients.(Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Many Vietnamese companies have developed IT applicationsfor COVID-19 prevention and control and online learning during the pandemic.
Since early 2020, the Quang Trung Software City has been using an automaticbody temperature measurement system it installed at TMA Building and Building1.
It warns using sound and images when someone walks in with a fever of 37.5degree Celsius or more.
It said the system should be used at all buildings and quarantine areas inplace of people carrying digital thermometers to reduce the risk oftransmission.
QTSC has also developed a system for face identification, which sets off analarm if someone not wearing a mask enters a building.
QTSC has integrated the functions of face identification and temperaturemeasurement in a system it installs for a rent of 3.5 million VND (151 USD)monthly or sells at 35-70 million VND (1,511- 3,023 USD).
Bkav Electronic Joint Stock Company developed the Bluezone application to warnsmartphone coming in close contact with diagnosed COVID-19 patients. The apphas been downloaded by 27 million people, according to Ministry of Health.
The company is collaborating with relevant agencies in the healthcare sector toconstantly update information about the location of COVID-19 patients or thosesuspected to be infected and those from disease-hit areas with symptoms likefever, cough and breathing difficulties.
It also provides the addresses and phone numbers of the nearest healthfacilities and offers counselling on the disease and health declarationrequirements.
The Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), the Ministry of Health,Ministry of Information and Communications and IT companies have jointlydeveloped an NCOVI application for health declaration.
VNPT also developed an e-learning app used during the COVID-19 outbreaks thathelps teachers digitise their syllabus, set up electronic lesson plans, trackstudents’ learning, know their attendance, and test them.
It automatically shows what is wrong when students do tests.
Besides, parents can get their children’s learning history to supervise.
Other companies such as FPT and Viettel have also developed e-learning apps.
According to Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung, 38Vietnamese-made digital platforms including NCOVI, Bluezone and e-learning andtelemedicine ones have been used.
The country is probably among the ones with the highest number of digital platformsin the world, he added./.
Flower farm owners and merchants are selling their products online ahead of the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday as flower demand has fallen because of the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
Central provinces must adjust their socio-economic development goals and strategies to minimise the adverse effects brought by the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters in 2020, officials have said.
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.
Under the European Union (EU)’s global initiative on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), Vietnam has implemented numerous projects aimed at strengthening national capacity in detecting, preventing, and preparing for CBRN-related threats.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Bkav Electronic Joint Stock Company developed the Bluezone application to warn smartphone coming in close contact with diagnosed COVID-19 patients.(Photo: VNA) 
