Vietnam is enhancing its regulatory framework and policies to promote cashless payments as part of its strategy to develop a more digital economy.

Regarding France-Vietnam cooperation, Dr. Erman expressed his optimism over the impact of recent bilateral agreements, especially the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed in October last year, which, he said, has created a favourable framework for technological investment.

Vietnamese police said that the messaging app has not complied with the country's regulation to notify authorities before offering services, which went into effect on January 1 this year, in addition to harmful content distribution.

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, experts warn that Vietnam's public and private sectors must act swiftly to close the readiness gap. Effective cybersecurity will be essential not only for protecting digital infrastructure but also for safeguarding the long-term development of the country’s digital economy.

Vietnam is making bold moves to embrace digitalisation. A major milestone was reached on December 22, 2024, when Party General Secretary To Lam signed Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, marking a significant step to accelerate innovation, science, and digital transformation nationwide.

Kaspersky’s general manager for Southeast Asia Yeo Siang Tiong said the strategies have been carefully designed to strengthen the nation’s cyber defence system and underscore the country’s firm commitment to building a secure and trustworthy cyberspace.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will work with ASEAN regional leaders to implement the agreement as soon as possible to have an economic impact, not only on Malaysia, but also on the region in the near future.

The report provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s cybersecurity situation over the past year, warning of increasingly complicated threats and offering key recommendations for businesses to strengthen their defences.

Beyond technical measures, Malaysia must focus on developing expertise and raising public awareness to establish a comprehensive and resilient cybersecurity ecosystem.

Cybersecurity is expected to remain a significant challenge for Vietnam in 2025, as the rapid development of technology and the expansion of the digital economy continue to heighten the risk of cyberattacks.

Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo Enrique Manalo and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya on January 15 agreed to continue communication with the incoming US administration of President-elect Donald Trump to promote their trilateral relationship.

The Thai government has intensified efforts to combat severe cyber threats, particularly malicious applications that siphon funds from users' accounts.

Singapore and Germany have decided to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership to promote closer cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as security, artificial intelligence (AI) and clean energy.

Leaders of Thailand and Singapore have agreed to deepen cooperation in various areas such as such as economy, tourism, defence and food security.

Indonesia has launched a programme to strengthen cybersecurity knowledge and practical skills to individual participants, business actors, and small enterprises.

Although being online is an integral part of children’s education and recreational activities, the internet has posed many risks for their safety.

It is an urgent need to strengthen security for online transactions amidst burgeoning cashless payments, an official from the central bank has said, referring to biometric authentication to be mandatory from July 1.

Google Asia Pacific Ltd (Google) and Gulf Energy Development Plc (Gulf) have teamed up to run cloud operations in Thailand, thereby opening doors to future cooperation in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).

The Vietnam Data Security Joint Stock Company has unveiled the DataTrust platform, the first platform to comply with personal data protection regulations in the country.