Vinh Phuc ranks sixth in IT application nationwide
Northern Vinh Phuc province ranked sixth in the level of information technology application among the State agencies nationwide in 2019, surging by 33 places against the previous year.
A corner of Vinh Yen city of Vinh Phuc province (Photo: nhandan.com.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – Northern Vinh Phuc province ranked sixth in the level of informationtechnology application among the State agencies nationwide in 2019, surging by33 places against ܫthe previous year.
The results wererecently unveiled by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). Vinh Phuc also enjoyedprogress in providing online public services, according to the rankings. A report of the provincialPeople’s Committee said that all departments and sectors have access tointernet and administrative procedures are handled online through the single-windowsystem and the public service portal. The rate of documentswith digital signatures in the province now averages 88 percent. The northern provinceis among the three localities rated Level A in cyber information securityassessment for 2019 made by the Authority of Information Security (AIS) at theMIC. The ratings covered the63 provinces and centrally-run cities, and 26 ministries, ministerial-levelagencies and Governmental agencies (except the ministries of public security,defence and information and communications). Vinh Phuc, along withthe central city of Da Nang and the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, are rated LevelA, while the State Bank of Vietnam is the only agency to achieve Level A./.
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ANTARA and VNA can design global-scale cooperation programmes or joint media campaigns, demonstrating the comprehensive strategic partnership between Vietnam and Indonesia, as well as the cooperation between the two national news agencies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
A corner of Vinh Yen city of Vinh Phuc province (Photo: nhandan.com.vn) 
