Vietnam expands VNeID benefits, adds fee waivers

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1. about 17 hours ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Vietnam expands digital government with level‑2 e‑ID for foreign residents

   Vietnam has launched a level‑2 e‑ID service for foreigners, processing over 84,000 applications since July 2025 and receiving praise for its speed, transparency and business‑friendly impact.

2. 1 day ago

   [POLITICS] 6 sources

   Vietnam launches VNeID fee waivers and August 20 deadline for account verification

   Vietnam’s VNeID level‑2 users get fee waivers on many admin services from 15 Aug 2026, while a 20 Aug deadline mandates verification or mobile services will be revoked.

3. 13 days ago

   [POLITICS] 13 sources

   Vietnam introduces fee waivers for online administrative procedures via VNeID

   Vietnam’s new Resolution 66/2026 grants fee waivers for online services via VNeID, covering vehicle registration, ID cards and land taxes from 15 Aug 2026 to 28 Feb 2027.

4. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Vietnam expands VNeID benefits and outlines account lock conditions

   Vietnam's VNeID accounts can be locked for five reasons, and from 15 Aug 2026 Level‑2 users who sync five data groups can get full or partial waivers on land, vehicle, fire‑safety and other administrative fees.

5. 17 days ago

   [POLITICS] 16 sources

   Vietnam's VNeID digital ID program grants fee waivers from Aug 15

   Vietnam's new VNeID digital ID, effective 15 Aug 2026, gives Level‑2 users fee waivers on many public services, vehicle registration and more, while urging ASEAN integration.

6. 20 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

   Vietnam to lock unverified mobile numbers and enforce VNeID verification

   Vietnam will block 13 million unverified mobile numbers from 15 Aug, reclaim them after 20 Aug, and push use of the VNeID ID app amid new penalties and a broader “super‑app” rollout.

7. 21 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

   Zalo rolls out two‑factor login alerts after Ca Mau police fraud warning

   Zalo adds two‑factor login alerts after Ca Mau police warn of scams; users are urged to enable the feature to block unauthorized access.

8. 24 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Zalo mandates phone‑number update for users within 14 days

   Zalo tells users to update their phone numbers within 14 days or face account deactivation, providing step‑by‑step instructions and warning of fraud risks.

9. 27 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Zalo rolls out two‑factor login alerts to stop unauthorized access

   Zalo adds a two‑factor login‑alert system that sends OTPs and push notifications to block unauthorized access, boosting security for its millions of users.

10. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources

    Vietnam police warn of AI deepfake video and Zalo impersonation scams

    Vietnam police warn that AI‑generated deepfake videos and Zalo impersonation are being used to scam citizens, urging verification of any money requests and reporting of suspicious contacts.

11. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam rolls out biometric SIM registration to curb mobile fraud

    Vietnam mandates biometric verification for mobile subscribers, with over 93 million lines verified, to cut SIM‑based fraud and strengthen digital security.

12. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Zalo warns users of remote account monitoring and SIM‑recycling security risks

    Zalo alerts users to remote login signs and to update phone numbers tied to reclaimed SIMs, urging two‑factor authentication and OTP safety.

13. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam mobile operators lock millions of SIMs as verification deadline approaches

    Vietnam’s Viettel and VinaPhone have locked over 8 million SIMs due to incomplete subscriber verification; users must verify via apps or service points by 15 August to avoid permanent number loss.

14. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Zalo to disable accounts tied to reclaimed SIMs in partnership with Viettel

    Zalo and Viettel will block accounts linked to reclaimed phone numbers, requiring users to update their SIMs or face deactivation, affecting up to 18 million users.

15. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Vietnam blocks 18 million mobile numbers pending SIM verification

    Vietnam locked 18 million mobile numbers on 15 June 2026 for failing to verify SIM ownership via VNeID; carriers offer online and in‑person verification to restore service.

16. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Vietnam mandates facial biometric verification for mobile SIMs from June 2026

    Vietnam's telecom regulator requires mobile users who change devices to verify their identity with facial biometrics via VNeID starting 15 June 2026, or risk service suspension and contract termination.

17. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam to suspend unverified mobile SIMs after June 15 deadline

    From 15 June, Vietnam will block mobile numbers linked to VNeID that are not verified; users must confirm their numbers in the VNeID app to keep service.

18. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Vietnam to lock millions of mobile SIMs after June 15 deadline

    Vietnam's telecoms will block unverified SIMs after June 15, affecting up to 20 million users; locked numbers can halt OTP codes and access to banking, e‑wallet and government services, though funds remain safe

19. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam enforces biometric SIM verification, impacting millions of users

    Vietnam's new rule forces biometric verification for SIM swaps; carriers like VinaPhone say nearly 3 million users risk service lockouts after June 15.

20. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    VinaPhone pushes remaining 3 million users to finish subscriber verification by June 15

    VinaPhone urges the remaining 3 million Vietnamese subscribers to verify their data before 15 June 2026 to avoid service locks, expanding support points and online tools.

21. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Viettel pushes biometric subscriber verification in Phu Tho ahead of June 15 deadline

    Viettel is conducting door‑to‑door biometric verification of subscribers in Phu Tho, Vietnam, to meet a June 15 deadline, focusing on remote and vulnerable users.

22. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Vietnam to block outgoing calls on unverified mobile SIMs after June 2026 deadline

    From 15 June 2026, Vietnam will block outgoing calls on mobile numbers that haven’t completed VNeID verification; over 25 million users must update data to avoid suspension and possible full lock.

23. about 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam telecom regulator to block 25 million mobile lines without subscriber verification

    Over 25 million Vietnamese mobile users will lose outgoing service from 15 June 2026 unless they verify their VneID details via biometric or other methods; telecoms are providing support for verification.

24. 2 months ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Vietnam's Viettel rolls out home verification aid for elderly as regulator tightens subscriber data rules

    Viettel offers in‑home help for seniors to verify subscriber data ahead of stricter rules, while Vietnam pushes faster digital verification standards and warns of VNeID scams.

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