Top 10 most typical IT events in 2019

TTO – Revolution 4.0, E-Government, AVG trial, 5G network testing … were voted as the top events in the top 10 ICT 2019 events
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In 2019, Vietnam announced the strategy of “Make in Vietnam” with the goal of proactively, creating, designing, integrating products in Vietnam of Vietnamese people and developing, contributing to technology and developing. technology community, Photo: T. HA

On December 26, 2019, the Vietnam Press Club of Information Technology Journalists (ICT Press Club) organized the publication of 10 typical ICT events in 2019. Through a vote of journalists monitoring ICT field, 10 outstanding ICT events in 2019 voted by ICT Press Club

1- The Politburo issues a Resolution on Revolution 4.0

On September 27, 2019, the Politburo issued a Resolution on a number of guidelines and policies to actively participate in the fourth industrial revolution to accelerate the process of renewing the growth model and restructuring the foundation. economy associated with the implementation of strategic breakthroughs and modernization of the country; strongly develop the digital economy; fast and sustainable development based on science – technology, innovation and high-quality manpower; improve the quality of life and welfare of the people; ensure firmly national defense and security, protect the ecological environment.

2 – Trial of MobiFone case to buy 95% of AVG’s stake

On December 14, 1919, the Hanoi People’s Court opened a trial of first instance 14 defendants accused that MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation bought 95% of AVG’s stake.

The Ministry of Information and Communications is the representative agency of the State capital owner at MobiFone, responsible for directing MobiFone in the course of project implementation, investment project approval decision upon the Prime Minister’s investment policy decision.

In the course of implementing the project, the defendants committed violations of the law in proposing investment projects, financial and business evaluation … of AVG, causing particularly serious damage to properties. of the State with an amount of more than 6,590 billion. In which, VND 6,475 billion was lost to the State when MobiFone bought AVG and VND 115 billion was the interest of term deposit contracts withdrawn before maturity to pay for AVG.

Allegedly accused defendant Pham Nhat Vu bribed more than $ 7 million after the deal was successful.

3 – Vietnam announces its Make in Vietnam strategy

In 2019, Vietnam announced a “Make in Vietnam” strategy. Before the “Make in Vietnam” strategy, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc called on the Vietnamese business community and entrepreneurs to strongly promote patriotism, expressing their desire to build a resilient and united economy. unanimously fulfilling the historic mission of deciding not to let our country fall into the middle-income trap, determined to build a strong and prosperous Vietnam.

4 – Vietnam is testing 5G network

On May 10, 2019, Viettel and Ericsson Group made the first official connection on 5G mobile network in Vietnam. The activity is part of a technical test program implemented by Viettel to evaluate all aspects of practical application of technology in Vietnam.

5G testing in 2019 and commercial deployment in 2020 are a statement of Vietnam’s ICT industry that from now on it will not continue to follow, but will keep pace with the first countries in the world to catch up with other countries. leading 5G in the world such as the US, Australia, Japan and South Korea.

5 – Ministry of Information and Communications tightens management of Google and Facebook

The Ministry of Information and Communications affirms that businesses, whether domestic or foreign, must abide by the laws and rule of law of the host countries. Where business is concerned, the country must be prosperous and peaceful. The Ministry of Information and Communications said it would use legal, economic and technical measures to require cross-border platforms such as Facebook and Google to comply with Vietnamese laws.

6- Operating the National Public Service Portal

On 9-12-2019, the National Public Service Portal was officially launched – marking an important milestone in Vietnam’s administrative reform.

Citizens and businesses only need to register an account at dichvucong.gov.vn to look up information as well as submit an online application for administrative procedures and public services of ministries, branches and localities. integrated on the National Public Service Portal.

According to the roadmap to 2020, the National Public Service Portal will integrate at least 30% of essential online public services. In the following years, each year will integrate 20% of online services at levels 3 and 4 of ministries, branches and localities.

7 – Government agrees with pilot carrier Mobile Money

The Government has agreed to implement a pilot project to provide this service. According to current statistics, more than 50% of the Vietnamese population does not have a bank account, so Mobile Money contributes to providing customers without a bank account a payment channel and a means of payment. using cash quickly and conveniently instead of going to banks’ facilities to conduct transactions, thereby contributing to the increase in the rate of non-cash payment under the Government’s policy.

8 – Launched a series of Vietnamese social networks

On July 23, 1919, Vietnam’s social network Gapo was launched. On September 16, 2019, VCCorp launched a Vietnamese social network called Lotus.

The Ministry of Information and Communications is currently encouraging the construction of Vietnam’s social network.

9 – Trial of the second phase of trillions of gambling cases online

On November 25, 1919, the People’s Court of Phu Tho province opened a trial session for Mr. Dang Anh Tuan, former chief inspector of the Ministry of Information and Communications, on charges of abusing positions and powers while on duty.

Former Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan was summoned to the trial as a person with related rights and obligations. However, the Phu Tho People’s Court issued a notice of postponement of the trial because of new details.

According to the indictment of VKSND of Phu Tho province, in October 2016, the Inspectorate of the Ministry of Information and Communications discovered 14 games on the Internet that were operating with gambling signs, so the Ministry set up an inspection team with 5 members.

According to the indictment, Mr. Dang Anh Tuan not only directed but also texted the report maker to write down the proposal to “stop the inspection team”.

10 – Government operates E-Cabinnet system

On June 24, 2019, the E-Cabinet system officially came into operation. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said that the E-Cabinet system is a pilot step in the process of applying IT in job handling.

This is a new way of working, converting from paper documents into electronic environment, using electronic documents; Create a modern, professional, transparent and efficient working environment, reduce time, and respond to work promptly. In order to successfully deploy a digital economy and digital society, a digital government is required, which is the beginning of the E-Cabinet system.