A summary of the most significant tech events of the past week.
Vietnam’s fixed internet speeds are seeing a substantial upgrade, as major providers VNPT, Viettel, and FPT have simultaneously increased their minimum fixed internet package speeds to 300Mbps, with a monthly price of 180,000 VND. This positive move meets the growing demand for higher internet speeds among Vietnamese users.
- Benefits for users: Faster internet speeds save time on data downloads, improve work efficiency, and enhance entertainment experiences.
- Competition: This speed upgrade reflects intense competition among internet providers, further stimulating the telecommunications market’s growth.
- Closing the gap with advanced countries: Increased connection speed brings Vietnam closer to regional internet leaders like Singapore, South Korea, and Japan.
Vietnam paves the way for 6GHz WiFi:
The Ministry of Science and Technology has approved the planning to add 500MHz of the 6GHz band (5925-6425MHz) for wireless local area network (WLAN/RLAN) devices, commonly known as WiFi. This decision will open opportunities for new-generation WiFi devices and foster the development of the nation’s digital infrastructure.
- Growing demand: The addition of the 6GHz band meets the increasing need for faster and more substantial wireless connections for individuals and businesses.
- Driving development: This new regulation enables WiFi 6E and WiFi 7 devices to operate, improving wireless connection speeds and user experience.
Siri gains Vietnamese support:
Apple released iOS 18.4, incorporating Vietnamese language support for its Siri virtual assistant. This is significant news for Vietnamese users, expanding their interaction capabilities with Apple technology.
- Significant improvement: Vietnamese Siri support provides a more convenient and user-friendly experience for Vietnamese users.
- Potential usage: Users can utilize Siri to perform various tasks, including opening apps, making calls, sending messages, checking weather forecasts, and more.
Cybersecurity and other issues:
- State websites compromised with gambling links: Several state websites have been exploited to embed, display, or redirect users to inappropriate advertisements, such as gambling games. This severely impacts their reputation and cybersecurity.
- Amazfit Active 2 smart watch: The Amazfit Active 2 integrates AI and health-tracking features, aiding in workouts.
- Trump delays TikTok ban: President Trump granted ByteDance more time to explore options for selling TikTok’s operations in the United States.
- MacBook Air M1 is running low on stock: Apple’s MacBook Air M1 line is expected to sell out within the coming months.
Conclusion:
This week saw several noteworthy tech developments, from internet speed upgrades to Siri’s Vietnamese support, showcasing a positive and competitive growth trend in Vietnam’s IT sector. However, cybersecurity concerns remain crucial for protecting user information and the reputation of government agencies.
