Vietnam to focus on developing modern IT system: Deputy PM
Vietnam is concentrating on building an advanced IT infrastructure to serve the development of its digital government and economy, stated Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on July 24.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (R) and General Secretary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Zhao Houlin(Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is concentrating on building an advanced IT infrastructureto serve the development of its digital government and economy, stated DeputyPrime Minister Vu Duc Dam on July 24.
Dam madehis statement at a reception for visiting General Secretary of theInternational Telecommunication Union (ITU) Zhao Houlin in Hanoi. The ITU isthe United Nations’ specialised agency for information and communication technologies.
At themeeting, the Deputy PM praised the ITU’s role in the global telecommunicationgrowth, saying its support has become increasingly important to membercountries, particularly in terms of forming policy and strategies, buildinglegal frameworks, and boosting residents’ digital capacity.
Vietnamsupports Zhao Houlin to run for his re-election as General Secretary of theITU, he added.
Vietnam hasset the targets of completing the construction of related institutions andinfrastructure; developing science and technology; and training human resourcesto keep up with and capitalise on the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Dam said.
He thankedthe ITU for its collaboration with Vietnam in technical support programmes,institutional building consultation, and legal framework completion.
Theofficial asked the ITU to continue its assistance for the development of IT and communications in Vietnam amid thecountry’s efforts to foster a digital economy, build smart cities, and realiseits Industry 4.0 goals.
Dam said heexpects the ITU to help facilitate Vietnam’s role in its executive board, andZhao Houlin himself to back certain Vietnamese personnel's bid for their re-election to theITU’s Radio Regulations Board for the 2019-2022 tenure.
For hispart, Zhao expressed his delight over the fast development of IT,communication, and telecommunication in Vietnam, as well as his impression ofthe country’s young and competent engineers.
The ITUGeneral Secretary said he wants to increase the participation of Vietnameseenterprises in ITU activities, such as the annual ITU Telecom World.
ITU TelecomWorld is a global platform for governments, corporations, and small- andmedium-sized enterprises in the field of technology to accelerate IT innovationfor economic growth and societal betterment. This year, it will take place inDurban, South Africa, from September 10 to 13.–VNA
Vietnam has been elected to the Radio Regulations Board (RRB) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), according to the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications.
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The Vietnamese permanent mission to the UN, WTO and other international organisations in Geneva on February 27 held a seminar on the role of information and communication technology (ICT) in promoting economic, cultural and social rights, and reducing inequality, on the sidelines of the 37th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Ha expressed his hope that cooperation in science and technology, agriculture, and natural resources would emerge as new focal points and engines of growth in Vietnam–China relations.
Giang said he believes that building on the solid foundation nurtured over the past half-century and the strong determination of both nations, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to grow in a more robust, comprehensive, and extensive manner, thus bringing more practical benefits to the two nations' people.
Highlighting the transformative potential of the draft law in revitalising Vietnam’s railway industry, Hoang Van Cuong, a deputy of Hanoi, expressed his support for Article 39, which empowers the Prime Minister to issue a list of railway-related goods and services to be assigned or ordered from domestic enterprises for production.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, Hoan, formerly Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, is under investigation for allegedly taking bribes in connection with a case involving the Hoang Long Construction and Manpower Supply JSC and related units.
Chairing a national conference on the organisation of the examination on June 18, the PM highlighted the historical significance of the examination, as the restructuring of provincial-level administrative units is underway and the two-tier local administration model is set to officially begin operations on July 1.
Right on the same day, the ministry issued its highest-level travel warning, urging Vietnamese citizens not to travel to Israel or Iran, and advised those already in these countries to swiftly consider evacuation or relocation plans.
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Vietnam and Indonesia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism as it remains a threat to peace, security, and stability across their respective nations, the broader region, and the international community.
The Vietnamese representative also emphasised the shared responsibility of relevant parties to build trust, enhance cooperation, and jointly manage the risks of conflict, thus safeguarding long-term peace and stability in the East Sea.
The National Assembly on June 18 passed the law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality, with 408 out of 420 participating deputies voting in favour, accounting for 85.36% of the total.
The Party leader asked the new HCM City to embrace a multi-centre and integrated urban ecosystem where each development pole functions as a link complementary to and intelligently connected with each other in a harmonious whole.
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Legislators are due to pass several amended laws, including the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy, and the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Product and Goods Quality.
Vietnamese localities' readiness to implement the two-tier local administration model, the evacuation of 18 Vietnamese citizens from Iran, Petrovietnam's 11th ranking in the 2025 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 are among news highlights on June 17 evening.
The General Secretary underlined the resolve to achieve a growth rate of at least 8% in 2025, laying the groundwork for double-digit growth in the following period. He noted that these are mandatory targets, with no alternative path to success.
Restructuring and improving the quality of officials, civil servants, and public employees is no longer a choice, but an urgent requirement to transition from administrative management to governance in service of the people.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam (R) and General Secretary of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Zhao Houlin(Photo: VNA) 
