Da Nang city continues to top the Vietnam ICT Index 2016, the rankings on the readiness for information and communications technology development and application, which was revealed on March 22.
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Hanoi (VNA) – Da Nang city continues to top theVietnam ICT Index 2016, the rankings on the readiness for information andcommunications technology development and application, which was revealed onMarch 22.
The central city is followed by Hanoi and Ho ChiMinh City in the ratings for the 63 provinces and cities nationwide.
The Ministry of Finance leads other ministriesand ministry-level agencies, while the State Bank of Vietnam is the first amongagencies subordinate to the Government.
The Ministry of Education and Training, theMinistry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Culture, Sports andTourism, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and the Committee on EthnicMinority Affairs climb five places in the index.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and theMinistry of Justice drop in the list.
Among commercial banks, the five leadingpositions respectively belong to the Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Investmentand Development of Vietnam (BIDV), the Sai Gon Joint Stock Commercial Bank(SCB), the Vietnam Public Joint Stock Commercial Bank (PVcomBank),the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB Bank), and the Nam A CommercialJoin Stock Bank (Nam A Bank).
The Housing and Urban Development Corporation(HUD), the Vietnam Steel Corporation (VNSteel), and the Vietnam AirlinesCorporation (Vietnam Airlines) are the best State-owned groups and corporationsin the Vietnam ICT Index 2016.
Among the five agencies under the Governmentthat do not provide public services, the Vietnam Television ranks first, and isfollowed by the Vietnam News Agency.
The Vietnam ICT Index 2016 was compiled by theMinistry of Information and Communications based on the United Nations’criteria. It comprises three main components of technical infrastructure,manpower infrastructure, and IT application. The survey gathered data from 63provinces and cities; 24 ministries and ministry-level agencies, 29 banks, and21 economic groups and corporations.
The 2016 rankings is the 11th of its kind issuedso far in the country.-VNA
HCM City and Hanoi continue to lead Vietnamese localities in e-commerce, The Vietnam E-commerce Association (Vecom) announced at the 2017 Vietnam Online Business Forum in Hanoi last week.
Ho Chi Minh City plans to become a smart city, and the task requires concerted efforts by the administration and information technology community, a city leader has said.
Vietnam joined other 19 countries and territories in responding to cyber security incidences at an international drill themed “Emergence of a New DDoS Threat” held in Hanoi on March 22.
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.
The week features a rich lineup of activities, including a plenary conference on blockchain and AI development, thematic seminars on future technology trends and investment visions, applications of blockchain and AI in business, the Super Vietnam PitchFest, as well as forums for blockchain and AI.
According to the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, dated December 22, 2024, on making breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, this is considered a decisive factor in the development of nations. It is seen as a prerequisite and the best opportunity for Vietnam to become prosperous and powerful in the new era of the nation’s rise.
Vietnam’s demographic advantage, including a youthful population of 100 million in a “golden age”, further bolsters its ambitions. Its dynamic workforce, with a natural inclination toward science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), is a key asset in attracting private investment to innovation-driven sectors.
Vietnam views sci-tech as a decisive factor in national development and a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals, and is ready to boost sci-tech cooperation with Venezuela for mutual prosperity.
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