Russia is willing to assist Vietnam in developing its e-government via free-of-charge consultancy, technology transfer, and training of experts, said a Russian official.
Hanoi (VNA) – Russiais willing to assist Vietnam in developing its e-government via free-of-chargeconsultancy, technology transfer, and training of experts, said a Russian official.
Mikhail Mamonov, Russian DeputyMinister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, made thestatement at a working session with Minister-Chairman of the Government OfficeMai Tien Dung in Hanoi on February 20.
Dung commended the outcomes of workingsessions between the Russian delegation and Vietnamese agencies during theirvisit to Vietnam from February 18 to 20.
The delegation had previouslyheld meetings with the Ministry of Information and Communications, the HanoiPeople’s Committee, and leading Vietnamese IT groups. Divided into threeworking groups to discuss with Vietnamese partners in fields of shared concern,they studied Vietnam’s proposals related to public service portal,e-verification system, centre for cyber security, and smart city building.
Dung said Vietnam still lacks institutionsand legal documents related to the building of an e-government, while facingdifficulties in linking data of different ministries, sectors and localities.
The country is working to pushfor data security as well as data connection and sharing among public agenciesand between the agencies and the grassroots toward building a digitalgovernment and economy, he added.
The minister asked Russia to helpVietnam build its public service portal, information systems, an interactionchannel between the government, people and businesses, a centre for government operation,and a centre for cyber security within the Government Office. The Russianassistance was also expected to come to Hanoi’s smart city development.
Noting that the VietnameseGovernment prioritises mobilising investments from businesses in the field andleasing IT infrastructure from the group, Dung recommended Vietnamese andRussian firms work on technology transfer and asked the Russian side toevaluate made-in-Vietnam products.
He requested Russia supplyVietnam with information on legal framework for e-government building and helpthe country train experts in the field.
For his part, Mamonov put forth anumber of projects that Russia can immediately begin. They included givingVietnam draft legal documents on the procedures of handling circulateddocuments and on ensuring information security in cyberspace; building a centrefor information safety in Vietnam with the engagement of Russian businesses andtraining establishments.
Russia also can help Vietnam to formRussian-model public service centres in different units under the Vietnam Post,build a public service portal of the Vietnamese Government, and design softwareused on smartphones, which helps people send their feedback to the authorities.-VNA
Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung had a working session with a delegation of Russian experts and firms in Hanoi on February 18 to discuss building e-government and ensuring the safety of cyber information.
Hanoi is willing to cooperate with and learn from Russian enterprises’ experience in building an e-Government, said Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.
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As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
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.
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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.
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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.
Scene at the working session (Photo: VNA) 
