MIC leader answers deputies’ questions at NASC’s 36th session
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung was questioned by deputies attending the ongoing 36th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on August 15.
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung at the session (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Minister of Information andCommunications Nguyen Manh Hung was questioned by deputies attending theongoing 36th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee onAugust 15.
Answering Gia Lai province’s representative Dinh Duy Vuot onmeasures to prevent the abuse of Internet to spread wrongful information,harming the country, inciting protests, gambling or bilking, the minister saidthat the ministry has set up a centre for national Internet space monitoring.
The centre will supervise Internet attacks targeting Vietnamas well as information spreading on the online media and social media, he said.
The minister said that each day, the centre can assess andsort about 100 pieces of news. After the introduction of the centre, the rateof negative news on the Internet space was reduced to 10 percent from 30percent, he noted.
Meanwhile, foreign social media service suppliers have alsoimproved their response to Vietnam’s requests, with up to 70 percent byFacebook, about 80 percent by Youtube and 75 percent by Apple.
Regarding the issue of “trash” SIM card, Minister Hung saidthat over one year, SIM cards without sufficient information have beendeactivated, but there is still a large number of such cards stored in salechannels. From now to September, the ministry will focus on dealing with theissue by making mobile service suppliers to buy them back.
Suppliers will not be allowed to provide a number of newservices such as mobile money if they fail to deal with trash SIM card undertheir management, he revealed.
The minister also mentioned the plan to build a “made inVietnam” social network to prevent security risks.
Statistics show that Vietnamese social media have drawn 65million subscribers with growth of about 30 percent last year. With thedevelopment speed, in 2020 or 2021 at the latest, the number of Vietnamesesocial media subscribers will be equal to those using foreign social mediachannels. Experts held that Vietnamese social media developers are eyeing greatopportunities in domestic market.-VNA
Fifteen minsters and leaders of sectors will field questions from lawmakers this week at the 36th session of National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung at the session (Photo: VNA) 
