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Vietnam accelerates digital transformation drive
Ministries, agencies and localities will continue with digital transformation programmes for the new period in the near future.
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The implementation of a project on simplifying administrative procedures, citizenship papers, and databases related to population management during 2013-2020 (Project 896) has contributed to improving the efficiency of population management towards the building of a digital economy and society.
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Vietnam’s national insurance database will be launched on June 1 following the Government’s Decree No.43/2021.
Nearly 34 million citizens make chip-based ID cards
The Departments of Public Security in 63 provinces and cities had collected dossiers of making chip-based ID cards of 33.9 million Vietnamese citizens as of April 27, equal to 67.8 percent of the goal of 50 million cards to be issued before July 1.
Technology trading platform viewed as crucial for Hanoi’s development
Hanoi is working on a plan to form a technology trading platform - a move considered critical for the development of the science-technology market in the capital and in Vietnam as a whole.
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Vietnam is working to shift from a linear economy to a circular economy based on the three pillars of designing and prolonging material lifespan, reducing waste and emissions, and restoring the ecological system, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has said.
Digital platform launched for persons with disabilities in Vietnam
Comprehensive, Accurate, and Secured are the key words that can describe a digital platform, which now can also be accessed via smartphones, for registry and information management for persons with disabilities (PwD), launched on June 15 as part of the Korea-Vietnam Mine Action Project (KV-MAP).
Smartphone app launched to aid persons with disabilities
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Firms stand ready for digital transformation in agriculture
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National population data centre makes debut
The national population data centre and the system for making, granting, and managing citizen identity cards made debut on June 22, and they will officially come into operation on July 1.
PM orders southern localities to take actions in realising dual targets
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US tariff misaligned with bilateral cooperation: FM spokesperson
Vietnam will continue to coordinate and engage in discussions with the US in a constructive and cooperative spirit to find practical solutions that contribute to the stable and sustainable development of bilateral economic relations, ensuring the interests of businesses and people in both countries
☀️ Morning digest on April 4
The following is a list of selected news summaries reported last night by the Vietnam News Agency.
NA Chairman meets with Armenian President
Vietnam is committed to deepening political trust and fostering comprehensive and enduring cooperation with Armenia that benefits both nations while contributing to peace, stability, and progress in the regions and the world.
Deputy PM meets with Russian leaders
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son hoped that the Federation Council would continue working closely with the Vietnamese NA to oversee and step up the effective implementation of cooperation agreements signed by the two countries' top leaders and Governments.
Vietnam works with Myanmar on further earthquake rescue operations
As of April 3, the earthquake death toll in Myanmar has exceeded 3,000, with thousands injured and over 370 people still missing. Structurally vulnerable buildings continue to collapse due to aftershocks.
PM sends condolences over former Lao leader’s passing
The message was sent to Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, conveying of condolences on the passing of his father Khamtay Siphandone, former President of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, former State President, and former Prime Minister of Lao.
Party chief pays final respects to former Lao leader
Party General Secretary To Lam on April 3 led a high-ranking Vietnamese Party and State delegation to pay their final respects to Gen. Khamtay Siphandone, former Chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP), former President and former Prime Minister of Laos, who passed away a day earlier.
Vietnam declares two days of national mourning for former Lao leader
On April 4–5, government offices and public institutions nationwide, along with Vietnam's representative bodies abroad, will fly flags at half-mast with mourning bands as prescribed.
Top legislator receives chairperson of Armenia-Vietnam parliamentary friendship group
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on the two countries' parliamentary friendship groups to actively promote exchanges and experience sharing, particularly among parliamentarians, female legislators, and young lawmakers.
Vietnam, Armenia foster traditional ties in Yerevan talks
As an active member of ASEAN and the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), Vietnam stands ready to act as a bridge to help Armenia expand ties with ASEAN, AIPA, and other member parliaments.
☕ Afternoon briefing on April 3
☕ Afternoon briefing on April 3
Ordinance on management, protection of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex announced
The ordinance designates the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex as a national landmark of exceptional political, historical, cultural, defence and security significance, and encompasses the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square, the Memorial to Heroic Martyrs, the K9 historical site and supporting facilities, essential for the long-term preservation and absolute security of President Ho Chi Minh’s remains.
Vietnam considers Japan as top important partner: Party chief
The Vietnamese Party chief highlighted the substantial and comprehensive development of the Vietnam-Japan relations after more than a year of upgrading it to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, stating that Vietnam looks to work with Japan to effectively and substantively implement this partnership framework.
Vietnam to embark on two-tier administration model on July 1
It is expected that Vietnam's current 63 provinces and cities will be merged into 34, district-level administrative operations will be eliminated, and about 5,000 commune/ward-level administrative units will be established.
Prime Minister expects US to adopt tariff policy conformable to bilateral good relations
Vietnam hopes that the US will adopt a tariff policy that is conformable to the good relationship between the two countries, meeting the desires of their people, and the efforts that Vietnam has made in recent years, PM Chinh said, stressing that this policy should take into account the conditions and circumstances of Vietnam as a developing country still recovering from the heavy and prolonged consequences of the wars.
Hanoi promotes cooperation with Australian localities
A Hanoi delegation led by Deputy Secretary of the city Party Committee and Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Ngoc Tuan has visited Australia from March 31 to April 3 to promote cooperation in various fields.
HCM City wants to step up cooperation with Belgian localities and partners: Official
King Philippe underscored the importance of reinforcing solidarity between Belgium and Vietnam, especially in today's unpredictable changes in the world situation, and stressed the need for intensified cooperation between the two nations.
Party chief spotlights Vietnam’s rise to prominence in international integration
Party General Secretary To Lam has written an article highlighting Vietnam’s rise to prominence in international integration.
April 30 victory – A source of encouragement for countries worldwide: Communist Party of Argentina chief
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Argentina Jorge Kreneyss affirmed that the April 30, 1975 triumph, which led to the complete liberation of the South and the reunification of Vietnam, once again demonstrated the important role played by the Communist Party of Vietnam in guiding the nation from one triumph to another.
Burundian President’s official visit unlocking potential for Vietnam – Burundi cooperation
Ambassador Huyen noted that President Évariste Ndayishimiye's visit represents a historic milestone in the bilateral relations.
