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MIC blocks 21 million pre-activated SIM cards

MIC blocks 21 million pre-activated SIM cards

Local telecom providers have blocked and retrieved 21 million pre-activated SIM cards in three months, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).
Ministry eyes new management of ride-hailing platforms

Ministry eyes new management of ride-hailing platforms

If the proposal goes ahead, companies like Grab, Uber and GoViet will be managed as a separate entity from traditional taxi firms
Digital content revenue estimated at 895 million in 2018

Digital content revenue estimated at $895 million in 2018

Digital content revenue was estimated at US$895 million last year, according to the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).
MIC moves closer to establishing ICT Industry Department

MIC moves closer to establishing ICT Industry Department

The Prime Minister recently gave approval in principle for the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to set up an ICT Industry Department to promote the production of made-in-Viet Nam terminal equipment and boost the electronics industry.
Information ministry strengthens management on pre-paid SIM cards

Information ministry strengthens management on pre-paid SIM cards

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) asked relevant departments and agencies to strictly handle violations related to the management of pre-activated SIM cards.
Analog to be switched off in 15 provinces

Analog to be switched off in 15 provinces

Analog television signals will be switched off in 15 cities and provinces on August 15, the Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) said.
Clamp down on pre-activated SIMs

Clamp down on pre-activated SIMs

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has ordered mobile network providers to intensify the confiscation of pre-activated SIM cards in order to reduce spam text messages.
4G testing result to be reported

4G testing result to be reported

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) was finalising the 4G licensing policy, Deputy Minister Phan Tam said at an international workshop on spectrum management for mobile broadband.
Decision on used tech products to be completed

Decision on used tech products to be completed

Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai asked the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to complete the Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung''s draft decision on the imports of products on the banned second-hand information technology products list.
Ministry urges internet upgrade

Ministry urges internet upgrade

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has urged internet content providers in Viet Nam to implement the use of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) in order to adapt to global internet development.
Microsoft to support IT development in Viet Nam

Microsoft to support IT development in Viet Nam

The United States-based Microsoft Corporation will continue to support information technology in four major fields for the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) in the near future.
VNPT braced for State overhaul this month

VNPT braced for State overhaul this month

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) is expected to formally restructure the Viet Nam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) this month, according to Minister Nguyen Bac Son.
Internet providers demand clarity

Internet providers demand clarity

Conflicts of interest between individual Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and also between ISPs and internet content providers (ICPs), have prompted a debate and experts are calling for a new ruling from the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to handle the issue.