11-03-2021 14:00
Cybersecurity is becoming more and more a topic in Vietnam, as VMware, a leading innovator in enterprise software, has been made aware of possible network attacks via critical security vulnerabilities, triggering concerns over software security in the digital age.
03-02-2021 14:00
Smartphone manufacturers are rolling out their latest models for the next generation of mobile networking, with the arena likely dominated by popular brands instead of local newcomers.
28-12-2020 09:56
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, on December 23 announced that Globe Telecom, the largest mobile network operator in the Philippines with over 80 million customers, has moved the majority of its technology infrastructure to AWS to accelerate its digital transformation and improve customer experience.
29-06-2020 18:03
Previous mobile network generations have laid the foundation for the most secure communications platform based on global standards – 5G. With 5G, communication service providers have access to enhanced security standards and features to meet the demands of new use cases. Mikko Karikyto, chief product security officer at Ericsson, analyses how to enhance security and privacy with 5G and the role of Ericsson in the accelerated adoption of ICT.
04-06-2020 15:39
The mobile network Reddi was officially launched on June 3 at Intercontinental Landmark 72 in Hanoi to provide phone numbers starting with 055.
27-05-2020 17:32
The need to support remote workers by inverting the traditional networking model, as the majority of workers have now been moved outside of the network, has accelerated the need for network operations teams to adopt agile network strategies supported by infrastructure automation.
27-05-2020 14:00
Fifth-generation mobile network technology has become a firm foundation for the ASEAN’s ongoing digital transformation in which Vietnam is among the most active participants.
28-02-2020 09:00
The long-awaited draft Law on Public-Private Partnerships is being completed with some issues of special attention among international and domestic private ventures being revised in order to increase bankability and to help reduce public debt. Le Net and Vu Thanh Minh, lawyers at LNT & Partners, discuss how latest draft amendments should deal with the major changes in state guarantee, forms of investment, and consistency with other laws.
29-01-2020 08:00
As Vietnam prepares to enter a new development period in 2021 amid global economic changes and the widespread influence of Industry 4.0 and free trade agreements, the country is seeking to increase its appeal to private investors so that it can access more resources to cover its development needs. Le Net and Vu Thi Thinh from LNT & Partners discuss how important public-private partnerships are to the country’s infrastructure development.
26-10-2019 10:31
While containing many more positive changes from current regulations, the draft law on public-private partnership (PPP) still features some controversial issues. Le Net and Vu Thi Thinh from LNT & Partners offer analysis to highlight key issues that make a PPP project bankable and justify the application of Vietnamese law as the governing law of the concession contract.
18-10-2019 10:00
With the Ministry of Transport recently cancelling the international bidding process and replacing it with domestic bidding for the North-South Expressway project, the feasibility for bank loans is put on the top shelf of concerns. Lawyers Le Net, Le Thanh Hieu, and Vo Phuong Thao from LNT & Partners provide analysis into the risks that will possibly affect the ability of bidders to secure financing from both domestic and international banks.
04-09-2019 16:00
With significant contributions of foreign investment to Vietnam’s social-economic development over the past 30 years, Vietnam is working to increase its quality and efficiency for future attraction. Le Net from LNT & Partners and Nguyen Hung Quang from NHQuang & Associates delve into the last three decades and also look at the importance of new orientations for future investment prospects.
21-08-2019 10:06
Permitting foreign-invested enterprises to conduct direct imports, Vietnam’s pharmaceutical policies are now more in alignment with international treaties. Le Net and Ngo Thanh Hai, lawyers at LNT & Partners - the Vietnam Law Firm of 2019 according to ALB Thomson Reuters – explained how policy changes are opening up a new chapter in the local pharmaceutical market on the back of new free trade agreements.
09-07-2019 13:36
With the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the application of digital technologies for providing financial services has become the key driver in promoting financial inclusion. However, the industry’s growth will not only depend on investments, new technologies, or smartphone penetration, but will also require a robust legal framework. Le Net and Hoang Nhu Quynh from law firm LNT & Partners, listed as innovative lawyers by the Financial Times in 2015, 2016, and 2019, analysed how Vietnam can accelerate the development of companies within the fintech regulatory sandbox.
16-05-2019 16:43
Despite some growing interest, private investment in Vietnamese healthcare ventures remains low, with calls to supplement incentives for new projects in order to attract more funding. Lawyers Le Net, Pham Manh Hung, and Hoang Nhu Quynh of LNT & Partners, which has just received the Vietnam Law Firm of the Year award from Thomson Reuters, offer analysis and recommendations on the current regulations of public-private partnerships in the healthcare sector.