5:00 PM, 15/01/2010
Converting VN into a powerful IT country, says PM
VGP – It is necessary to turn Việt Nam into a strong information technology (IT) country, stressed PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng on January 15 in Hà Nội at a meeting of the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).
|  | | PM Nguyễn Tấn Dũng speaks at the Ministry of Information and Communications conference, stressing the requirement of turning Việt Nam into a strong ICT country – Photo: VGP/Nhật Bắc | The Government chief lauded the information and communications sector for its achievements in 2009 in five areas, namely press, publishing, post, telecommunications and IT. Especially, after the program on public utility telecommunication services by 2010 has been implemented for five years, the density of fixed phones quadrupled, and Internet coverage surged 18 times, reaching 22.47 million users. As evaluated by numerous international organizations, in 2009, Việt Nam was one of few countries maintaining fast growth rates and bettering global IT competitiveness index. Regarding the ICT sector’s missions in 2010, the PM called on the MIC to perfect legal framework, policies, strategies and projects on IT development; early finalize and submit to the Government for approval the project on turning Việt Nam into a powerful ICT country; speed up IT application in administrative management and e-Government; and enhance journalism development. By Khánh Phương |
