Vietnam stories
Offline malware attacks surge in Southeast Asia, hitting 50 million
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Kaspersky detected nearly 50 million on-device malware attacks in Southeast Asia in 2024, a 15% rise as offline threats target businesses via USBs and drives.
Vietnam Airlines enhances global payments options with Adyen
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Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling global acquiring to improve payment options for international travellers across key markets.
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
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SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
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Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.
PATRIZIA & Mitsui invest USD $350m to expand Kaer CaaS
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PATRIZIA and Mitsui invest up to USD $350m in Kaer to expand low-carbon Cooling as a Service across Asia via the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund.
APAC leads mobile gaming growth despite session decline
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Adjust's latest Gaming App Insights report reveals a 4% rise in mobile game installations in the Asia-Pacific region, highlighting key growth opportunities for marketers.
Intralink acquires Orissa, bolstering Southeast Asia reach
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Intralink has acquired Orissa International to bolster its support for tech startups in Southeast Asia, expanding its regional expertise and service offerings.
Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam
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Westcon-Comstor has been named the first authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services in Vietnam, expanding its cloud services reach across Asia-Pacific.
UK firms to invest USD $650 billion in reindustrialisation
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A Capgemini study reveals UK firms plan to invest USD $650 billion in reindustrialisation over three years, driven by trade tensions and supply chain pressures.
Westcon-Comstor & Claroty join forces for ASEAN security
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Westcon-Comstor has forged a strategic alliance with Claroty to boost cyber-physical systems security across ASEAN, safeguarding crucial infrastructure in the region.
Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
Robert Ziegler named new Chief Commercial Officer at NashTech
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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NashTech has appointed Robert Ziegler as Chief Commercial Officer to enhance its global operations and drive sustainable growth in technology solutions.
Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.
CFOs in Southeast Asia prioritise revenue growth for 2025
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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A recent Deloitte study reveals that 82% of Southeast Asian CFOs prioritise revenue growth over cost control and financial performance amid economic uncertainty.
Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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malware
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endpoint protection
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Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
AI & privacy-first tech driving APAC mobile app surge
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Adjust's 2025 Mobile App Trends report reveals a 26% YoY rise in e-commerce app installs in APAC, driven by AI and privacy-first technologies.
Techcombank leads in Vietnamese banking brand equity rise
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Techcombank's Brand Equity Index has surged by 68% in Q4 2024, now leading Vietnam's banking sector, fuelled by innovative marketing and community engagement.
Vietnam launches first blockchain loyalty programme
Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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SmartOSC and Avalanche are launching Vietnam's first blockchain-based loyalty programme, set to revolutionise customer engagement across the APAC region.
New malware CookiePlus targets nuclear sector workers
Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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malware
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physical security
Kaspersky has unveiled CookiePlus, a malware from North Korean hackers Lazarus, targeting nuclear and defence sectors amid threats of data theft.
Futurex partners with Cake to launch cloud payment system
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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document management
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digital transformation
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Futurex has teamed up with Cake, Vietnam's leading digital bank, to launch the country's first fully cloud-based Card Management System.