Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Hung speaks at the AICTA launching ceremony (Photo: nhandan.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Information andCommunications hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on April 21 to announce the ASEAN ICTAwards 2017 (AICTA).
The AICTA, an initiative approved at the ASEANTelecommunications and IT Ministers’ Meeting, aims to seek and honour creativeICT products and solutions that can be applied in reality, helping promotetechnological application and enhance trade relations among ASEAN countries.
It features six award categories, namely publicsector, private sector, corporate social responsibility, digital content,startup company, and research and development.
Each of the ASEAN member nations can nominatethree products for each category. Each organisation or business can nominatemany products for different categories.
Deputy Minister of Information andCommunications Nguyen Thanh Hung said the stronger participation in the AICTAis necessary to promote Vietnam’s ICT products in the region and the world,thus helping to expand the market for the country’s software products andservices.
To submit entries, organisations and businessesmust compile applications in line with the organisers’ given sample and post avideo (about 5-7 minutes) introducing their products on YouTube. All dossiersand materials relating to the products must be made in English and sent to thedomestic organising board by July 31.
The final round and award ceremony is scheduledto take place in Cambodia in November.
Vietnam won one gold and one bronze prizes atthe ASEAN ICT Awards 2016.-VNA
Ministers of Telecommunications and Information Technology from ASEAN countries agreed to give top priority to cooperation and development in a five-year road map to 2020.
Viettel Group’s Customer Insights product won a bronze award in the research and development category at the ASEAN ICT Awards 2016 in Brunei late November.
The following are the top ten information and communication technology (ICT) events in Vietnam in 2016 selected by Vietnam News, the national English language daily.
Under the European Union (EU)’s global initiative on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), Vietnam has implemented numerous projects aimed at strengthening national capacity in detecting, preventing, and preparing for CBRN-related threats.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
A key highlight will be the technology cluster pavilion, showcasing top enterprises selected for their innovation, market potential, and practical applications. These firms will display flagship products and solutions, supported by government policies to strengthen the tech sector.
Since 2022, more than 500 Vietnamese startups have engaged in Google’s Startup Academy, Google for Startups Accelerator, and Google Startup Masterclass. Nearly 100 of these firms received support to develop and improve their products, benefiting more than 300,000 customers and creating over 300 new jobs through successful fundraising and team expansion amidst Vietnam’s competitive economy.
Over the past three decades, Binh Duong has cemented its status as one of Vietnam’s most dynamic industrial hubs, building a robust foundation in manufacturing, exports, and investment. The province now has 30 operational industrial parks spanning over 13,000 hectares, with an occupancy rate exceeding 90%.
The diplomat emphasised that Vietnam places the highest priority on the development of science, technology, and innovation, viewing them as critical drivers for the country’s advancement in the new development era.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
The average speed of the national mobile broadband network remained stable, with download speeds reaching 76.86 Mbps and upload speeds reaching 26.98 Mbps.
Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
The new centre, staffed by a team of scientists, researchers, and AI specialists working in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, forms part of Qualcomm’s global AI research group.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
Ambassador Nguyen Minh Vu laid stress on the significance of the Hanoi Convention, particularly to the Asia – Pacific, to handling legal gaps in international cooperation against rapidly increasing global cybercrime.
Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Hung speaks at the AICTA launching ceremony (Photo: nhandan.com.vn) 
