IDC sees global smartphone shipments dipping in 2026 as memory costs bite
World 16:26 03/12/2025Global smartphone shipments are expected to decline by 0.9% in 2026 as rising memory chip prices are pushing average selling prices to record highs, according to research firm IDC.
Chip crunch: how the AI boom is stoking prices of less trendy memory
World 13:40 21/10/2025The global rush by chipmakers to produce AI chips is tightening supply of less glamorous chips used in smartphones, computers and servers, spurring panic buying by some customers and a surge in their prices, industry executives and analysts said.
Central Japan city proposes daily smartphone use limit of 2 hours
World 17:10 26/08/2025Toyoake, Aichi Pref. -- The municipal government of Toyoake, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, submitted on Monday a bill to prevent excessive use of smartphones that includes a rough standard of limiting their use at two hours a day.
Ho Chi Minh City seeks to impose partial smartphone ban on students, even during breaks
Education 10:48 11/07/2025The director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training has required developing a plan prohibiting students from using mobile phones during break times and all school-related activities.
Ho Chi Minh City police return lost smartphone to Indian tourist
Ho Chi Minh City 11:20 09/07/2025Police in Cho Quan Ward, formed from former Wards 1, 2, and 4 of former District 5 in Ho Chi Minh City, have successfully recovered and returned a lost smartphone to an Indian tourist through swift investigation and the use of surveillance camera footage.
Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple
World 10:00 13/05/2025SEOUL - Samsung Electronics made public on Tuesday its slimmest flagship model to date, complete with enhanced artificial intelligence features, as it seeks to get ahead of rival Apple in the premium market.
AI-powered smartphones gain popularity in Vietnam ahead of Tet celebrations
Economy 14:30 20/01/2025Many new AI features in smartphones are making everyday tasks more convenient and professional for Vietnamese users
Traffic jammed over new declaration system at COVID-19 checkpoints in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam News 14:43 15/08/2021Traffic flow was clogged up for hours
Online health declaration when entering, exiting southern Vietnamese province becomes mandatory
Vietnam News 16:13 05/06/2021The requirement took effect from 0:00 Saturday
Vietnam to fine smartphone users for failing to install medical declaration apps
Vietnam News 17:36 01/06/2021The new directive seeks to force adoption of digital medical screening
Vietnamese Vingroup’s Vsmart phones sought after following manufacturing shutdown announcement
Economy 17:26 13/05/2021The rising demand for Vsmart phones has also generated better revenue for some retailers
Vingroup’s withdrawal from smartphone sector hints at Vietnamese handset brands’ unforeseeable misadventure
Economy 14:44 12/05/2021The Vietnamese smartphone market is dominated by foreign players
