Cybersecurity

Adding to this milestone, Fortinet continues to expand the global impact of its training and certification programmes with the addition of new courses in priority cybersecurity areas, new training partners, and by expanding access to cyber training and education to empower untapped talent. The company also continues to help organisations build a cyber-aware workforce through its existing Security Awareness and Training Service and through a recent initiative tied to the 2022 White House National Cyber Workforce and Education Summit, by providing a tailored version of the service available for K-12 school districts in the US free of charge. “Fortinet has a long history of working to close the cyber skills gap, and we are proud to share we recently hit a significant milestone by achieving more than one million NSE certifications issued to date. Continued learning through training and certifications is a critical way to stay ahead of cyber adversaries who are constantly … [Read more...] about Fortinet surpasses one million issued network security expert certificates

In the exchange that took place on the sidelines of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and related meetings, the two leaders affirmed the great importance and high priority that they attached to the comprehensive partnership between the two countries. Vietnam and the U.S. will strengthen exchanges and dialogue at all levels, prepare for talks on the phone between Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and President Biden as well as carry out high-level visits as conditions permit, they said. Biden suggested the two countries continue to promote strong cooperation in order to strengthen bilateral relations, especially in areas of mutual benefit and make positive contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the region and the world. Chinh conveyed greetings from Party chief Trong and President Nguyen Xuan Phuc as also an invitation for the U.S. president to Vietnam. Biden accepted the invitations and promised to arrange a visit at an appropriate time. Biden … [Read more...] about Vietnam, US agree to bolster comprehensive partnership

The northern province of Ninh Binh has been named among the 12 "coolest movie filming locations" in Asia, according to U.S. magazine Travel+Leisure. The magazine published a list of 12 impressive tourist destinations in Asia that have appeared in a number of classics, blockbusters and beloved films in the region. According to Travel+Leisure, the Ninh Binh area is known as the inland cousin of Ha Long Bay. The Trang An area where scenes were shot is listed as part of a UNESCO World Heritage area, which has several unique Buddhist pagodas and temples, the magazine noted. Some of the pagodas are very famous, for example Bai Dinh pagoda, Bich Dong pagoda, Duyen Ninh pagoda and Non Nuoc pagoda. Ninh Binh was overlooked by foreign tourists for years until "Kong: Skull Island" was filmed there, giving it a global reputation./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh among 12 “coolest movie filming locations” in Asia

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defined major directions and measures to comprehensively advance the bilateral cooperation during their talks in Hanoi on November 13. Read full story - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong on November 13 afternoon received German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Hanoi, during which they discussed major orientations and measures to promote bilateral cooperation in all fields to commensurate with expectations and potential of both sides. Read full story - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a speech at the second ASEAN Global Dialogue on November 13, on the occasion of the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in which he suggested several cooperation priorities to secure a more resilient and sustainable ASEAN in the … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest November 14

President of Singapore Halimah Yacob and delegates open the 7th World One Health Congress in Singapore (Photo: World One Health Congress) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), said about 70% of all emerging pathogens have a zoonotic source. Irresponsible land use, deforestation and climate change all increase the risk of new pathogens spilling over from wildlife and domestic animals to humans. Challenges from infectious diseases Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Tan, (second from left) at the discussion (Photo: VietnamPlus) In that context, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Tan emphasised that multidisciplinary and transnational cooperation is extremely important, as pandemics can occur at any time in an open and integrated world. Joining hands to decipher and repel epidemics th World One Health Congress (WOHC) held by SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute (SDGHI) brought together more than 1,400 in-person participants and 1,000 … [Read more...] about Multidisciplinary and transnational cooperation: key to fighting epidemics

Ilustrative image (Hoang Nguyen/VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - A new report by the International Labor Organisation (ILO) in Vietnam shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has not only deepened the existing inequalities but also created new gender inequalities. Female workers shoulder double responsibilities More than 70 percent of Vietnamese women at working age participate in the labor force compared to a global rate of 47.2 percent and the Asia-Pacific average of 43.9 %. In addition, although the gender disparity in labor force participation rate is smaller in Vietnam than in the world, this gap has remained at 9.5 percent over the past decade (the rate of men’s labour force participation is higher than that of women’s). According to the research report “Gender and the labor market in Vietnam: An analysis based on labor-employment survey data,” the unequal distribution of family responsibilities in Vietnamese society may be the cause. of this disparity. The study also shows that the … [Read more...] about ILO: COVID-19 pandemic creates more gender inequalities in Vietnam

Country General Manager of IBM Pham Thi Thu Diep (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – With Vietnam looking to become a digital powerhouse in the near future, more investment should be channeled into human resources development to improve its ability to adopt advanced technology, said Country General Manager of IBM Pham Thi Thu Diep . digital hub , with high-quality human resources having an important role to play. IMB hopes that Vietnamese universities pay due regards to soft skill training so that students are more well-prepare for the digital transformation process”, Diep said. Vietnam is a notable name in the list of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant economies, she stressed, adding a large number of highly educated and relatively young workforce with strong desire for technology will be a key driver to brick up the digital economy. The key to a successful digital transformation business is changing the mindset of individuals. When using technology, businesses must … [Read more...] about Vietnam needs better human resources to become digital-hub: IBM leader

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting there will create a new impulse for the two countries’ enhanced strategic partnership, said Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc. President Phuc, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam will visit Thailand and attend the APEC event, held in Bangkok from November 16 to 19, at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Read full story – The 15th National Assembly’s fourth session wrapped up in Hanoi on November 15. At the closing session under the chair of NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, 486 deputies voted yes, or 97.59%, to pass the Resolution on Q&A activities at the fourth sitting. The Resolution of the 15th NA’s fourth session was also approved with 484 votes, or 97.19% of those present … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest November 16

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. – Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong stressed the need to consolidate institutions and policies to facilitate the development of the north-central and central coastal regions, while addressing a national conference in Hanoi on November 16. The conference focused on the implementation of the 13-tenure Politburo’s Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW on socio-economic development and national defence and security in the regions by 2030 with a vision to 2045. Read full story Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha (R) welcomes President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on November 16. (Photo: VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok on November 16, starting an official visit to Thailand and attendance in the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on November 16

Police in the northern Vietnamese province of Bac Ninh launched legal proceedings against six people on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in a football betting racket whose transactions accumulated more than VND1 trillion (US$40.33 million). Officers under the Bac Ninh Department of Public Security coordinated with the Department of Cybersecurity and Hi-Tech Crime Prevention from the Ministry of Public Security to arrest Nguyen Duy Tung, 31, Tran Thi Thom, 52, Chu Van Ha, 32, Pham Van Manh, 44, Nguyen Van Anh, 53, and Nguyen Xuan Quynh, 40, on November 13. They levied prosecution against the six suspects for their involvement in an online football betting ring that operated via the website manga88.com and generated transactions totaling over VND1 trillion. An initial police investigation into the ring identified that Nguyen Duy Tung began running the gambling racket at the beginning of this year, using a chief account himself and allocating subordinate accounts to several … [Read more...] about Vietnam police uncover $40mn football betting ring