Minister of Information and Telecommunications Truong Minh Tuan highlighted great potential for cooperation between Vietnamese and Czech ICT businesses in the fourth industrial revolution.
Vietnam-Czech Business Seminar on ICT Cooperation (Source: VNA)
Prague (VNA) – Minister of Information andTelecommunications Truong Minh Tuan highlighted great potential for cooperationbetween Vietnamese and Czech ICT businesses in the fourth industrialrevolution.
Talking with the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of hisvisit to the Czech Republic from December 2-3, the minister appreciated Czech’sstrength in IT, e-Government and cyber security.
During his stay in the European country, Tuan met withDeputy Minister of Culture Petra Smolikova, during which they informed eachother about information and social development, as well as major policies oninformation and telecommunications of each nation.
They also talked about the two ministries’ cooperation inthe exchange of officials and journalists, along with the organisation ofexhibitions promoting Vietnamese and Czech land and people.
Tuan said the Vietnamese and Czech Governments sharedconcern over the adverse impacts of the breakout of social networks, notingthat the two countries are seeking ways to ensure the freedom of speech while limitingsuch consequences.
At a meeting with Czech Deputy Minister of Industry andTrade Karel Novotny, host and guest discussed orientations for cooperation insharing experience in policy and institution building, ICT application,e-Government and cyber security, among others.
Minister Tuan, Vietnamese Ambassador to Czech Truong ManhSon, and Deputy Ministers Karel Novotny and Lukas Kaucky attended theVietnam-Czech Business Forum on ICT cooperation, where the two countries’businesses learnt about each other’s potential and demands.
On this occasion, Tuan handed over nearly 200 photos and2,000 discs on Vietnamese land, people and cultural heritages to the VietnameseEmbassy and the Vietnamese community in the Czech Republic.
The Czech Republic was the last leg of Tuan’s Europe tour,which also took him to France and Slovakia.
The trip aims to enhance cooperation between Vietnam and thethree countries, including the implementation of commitments and agreementsbetween their Governments in the field of information and telecommunications,the minister said.-VNA
Minister of Information and Communication Truong Minh Tuan visited France from November 26-29, aiming to strengthen cooperation between Vietnam and France in information technology and communications.
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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.
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The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Vietnam-Czech Business Seminar on ICT Cooperation (Source: VNA) 
