The use of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in Vietnam in the first half of 2017 grew 6.54 percent, lifting the usage rate of IPv6 in the country to 14.43 percent.
Hanoi (VNA) - The use of Internet Protocolversion 6 (IPv6) in Vietnam in the first half of 2018 grew 6.54 percent, liftingthe usage rate of IPv6 in the country to 14.43 percent.
According to a report released recently by the InternetSociety (ISOC) on the occasion of the sixth anniversary of the World IPv6 Launch on June 6, 2012,7 million Vietnamese people have used the new-generation internet so far.
By June 2018, close to 25 percent of internet users accessing services over IPv6including 24 countries reaching IPv6 traffic of above 15 percent,and 49 others have IPv6 traffic of over 5 percent.
Statistics from the Asia-PacificNetwork Information Centre (APNIC) show that the global IPv6 application rate standsat about 17.75 percent. The leading countries in deploying IPv6 in the worldare Belgium (58.50 percent); India (56.02 percent); the US (44.57 percent);Germany (38.54 percent); and Japan (27.05 percent).
Vietnam ranked 25th in the world, fourth in Asia after India, Japanand Malaysia and second in Southeast Asia in the rate of IPv6 usage.
IPv6 is paving the way for the explosion of smartphones, tablets, IoTdevices, and other Internet-enabled devices, fundamentallyaltering the way people, organizations and governments are connected around theworld.
Many mobile service providers in the world have planned toswitch to all IPv6 service to address the deficiency of internet address, simplifynetworks, and save costs and resources in order to focus on improving techniquesand service quality.
In Vietnam, FPT Telecom and the Vietnam Posts andTelecommunications Group (VNPT) are the leading firms in deploying IPv6 application.Recently, the military telecom group Viettel has also accelerated theprovision of IPv6 service to internet users.
Vietnam has more than 58 million internet users out of its 90million people and over 125 million mobile subscribers.-VNA
Japan's NTT Communications Corp. (NTT Com) and the Vietnam Internet Network Information Center (VNNIC) will cooperate in providing Internet service providers (ISPs) and Internet content providers (ICPs) in Vietnam with global access via NTT Com's Tier-1 network, beginning no later than the end of June.
Despite macroeconomic challenges, spending in Vietnam for IT services increased 9.9 percent to 446 million USD in 2013, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).
A thematic seminar on the close linkage between IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) and the Internet of Things (IoT) industry took place in Hanoi on May 5.
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.
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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.
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