Online public services – foundation of e-Government
The full online provision of public services is an important link in the administrative reform programme and the foundation of an e-Government, according to Minister of Information and Communication Nguyen Manh Hung.
Hanoi (VNA) - The full online provision of public servicesis an important link in the administrative reform programme and the foundation ofan e-Government, according to Minister of Information and Communication NguyenManh Hung.
The minister said there are fourprinciples in building systems of the e-Government, which are connection compatibility,expandability, no overlapping, and security and safety.
He stressed that the goal ofconvenient use of public services must be put first, and all public servicesmust be tailored to best serve the people and enterprises, putting the peopleand enterprises at the centre.
After more than three monthsimplementing Resolution 17/NQ-CP on key tasks and measures to develop ane-Government in 2019-2020 with orientations to 2025, 10 out of the 16 set taskshave been completed. The legal framework for the e-Government has been step bystep perfected, a mechanism for investing in and leasing IT services has beenput in place, and several information systems have been built, including the nationale-document exchange platform and the e-Cabinet.
All ministries and ministerial-levelagencies, and 62 out of 63 provinces and centrally-run cities have set upsteering committees for e-Government building while making efforts to builddatabases, public service portals and electronic one-stop information systems.Several ministries and localities have completed such systems such as theMinistry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Industry and Trade,and Quang Ninh, Dong Nai and Tay Ninh provinces.
The Ministry of Industry andTrade is leading the application of IT in 2018, according to rankings made bythe Ministry of Information and Communication. In the first five months of thisyear, the MoIT processed 99 percent of dossiers on line, and connected 11online public services with the National Single Window.
MoIT Deputy Minister Do ThangHai said all 292 central-level administrative procedures within the power ofthe ministry have been provided on line at at least the second level. Nearly3,000 enterprises have registered to use the ministry’s public service portal.
Vietnam was ranked 88th out of 193 countries in the UN’s biennial e-government survey 2018, up oneplace from 2016, thanks to the progress in deploying information and databasesystems.
The country scored High inthe Online Services Index (OSI) and E-Participation Index (EPI) (up from 0.5points to 0.75 points).
In the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),Vietnam was ranked sixth after Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailandand Brunei.
Vietnam came 99th in the 193 member states in the UNe-government development index in 2014. In 2016, the country moved up to the89th position.-VNA
HCM City wants to expand the use of online public services to simplify administrative procedures and reduce their cost for the public, vice chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Tran Vinh Tuyen said.
he usage of online public services at the district level in HCM City has gained significant progress, according to the HCM City’s Information and Communications Department.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
The ASEAN flag-hoisting ceremony is observed by the 10 ASEAN member countries on August 8 every year, aiming to spread and promote the ASEAN identity and affirm the determination to unite and cooperate for the common aspiration of long-term peace and prosperity of Southeast Asian countries under the common roof of the ASEAN Community.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Cuong highlighted ASEAN’s nearly six decades of development, during which the region transformed from division to harmony, from confrontation to cooperation, and from poverty to dynamic growth, becoming a global bright spot for regional cooperation.
Inside a public services centre (Photo: VNA) 
