Ideas sought for international telecom union’s conference
The second Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunication (APT) Preparatory Group for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 (APT PP18-2) kicked off in Hanoi on January 30.
The second Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunication (APT) Preparatory Group for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 (APT PP18-2) kicked off in Hanoi on January 30 (www.mic.gov.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The second Meeting of𓃲 the Asia-Pacific Telecommunication(APT) Preparatory Group for the InternationalTelecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2018(APT PP18-2)kicked off in Han🧜oi on January 30.
Jointly held by the Vietnamese Ministry of Information andCommunications and the APT Union, the three-day event is attended byrepresentatives from 18 members of the ITU, regional and international organisations,and telecom enterprises.
Participants are discussing issues such as public policies on the interne𒁃t, cybersecurity, objectives for sustainable social development to 2030.
In his opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Information andCommunications Phan Tam thanked the APT for its support in training and humanresources development, policy-making, exchange of experts, and telecommunicationsand IT projects in Vietnam.
He hoped the efficiency of the APT’s activities will be improvedin the coming time, thus raising its important role as a leading telecomorganisation in the region.
The APT PP18-2is scheduled to take place from October 29 to November 16, 2018 in Dubai, theUnited 🀅Arab Emirates (UAE), focusing on policy-making and future strategicplans of the ITU. It will also discuss ꦯorientations related to human resourcesand elect a new executive board of the ITU for the 2019-2022 term.
The outcomes of the conference will bring practical intereststo its members and those in the region.
Vietnam is always an active member in the ITU and the APT, remarkablycontributing to activities of the telecom organisations. The APT was founded in 1979 inBangkok on the joint initia♑tives of the United Nations 🌠Economic and SocialCommission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) and the ITU.
Through its various programmes andactivities, the APT has made significant contributions to the development andgrowth in the ICT sector in the region.-VNA
The internet service connecting Vietnam with other countries is expected to be affected this weekend due to a disruption in the submarine cable systems of Asia-Pacific Getaway and Asia-America Getaway
A conference themed “Cybersecurity 4.0: Facts and Incentives” is going to take place in Hanoi on January 18 to provide the latest facts about information safety in the world and Vietnam.
Vietnamese businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), must embrace digital and AI transformations to remain competitive and achieve sustainable growth, experts said.
Under the European Union (EU)’s global initiative on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence (CoE), Vietnam has implemented numerous projects aimed at strengthening national capacity in detecting, preventing, and preparing for CBRN-related threats.
The course aims to promote knowledge exchange between scientific and educational schools from different countries, while deepening participants’ expertise in modern technology and technical education. It comprises two main specialisations of electronics-automation and nuclear technology.
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.
As Vietnam’s digital transformation accelerates, both the frequency and severity of cyberattacks are growing. The National Cybersecurity Association (NCA) reported that in 2024 alone, there were some 659,000 separate cybersecurity incidents, impacting around 46.15% of government agencies and businesses.
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.
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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.
The PM revealed Vietnam’s plan to develop nuclear power in the near future, and called on the Swedish side to assist Vietnam in developing and refining legal and policy frameworks for the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes; training and developing human resources; ensuring nuclear safety; and conducting training and drills to improve incident management capabilities.
More than an art showcase, the second “Technology with heart” contest seeks to inspire innovation and spotlight the humanistic values that technology can bring into daily life, expected to contribute to a sustainable digital future.
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Under the MoU, AMD will support several key initiatives spearheaded by HCM City’s authorities, including piloting policies, co-hosting innovation events, and evaluating the investment environment within the Saigon Hi-Tech Park.
The centre is a joint initiative between Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology, with PTIT and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) serving as co-leads, and global telecommunications giant Nokia as founding industry partner.
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.
As a flagship initiative of the community project “Digital Literacy for All”, the programme forms part of a national scheme to equip 20 million young people with digital business skills.
The organisers hope the competition will help shape a generation of exceptional engineers who will make significant contributions to Vietnam’s scientific and technological progress in this era of transformation.
In the digital age and amidst the Fourth Industrial Revolution, IP plays an increasingly critical role, not only in safeguarding inventions but also in reducing copyright infringement and curbing piracy.
The second Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunication (APT) Preparatory Group for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 (APT PP18-2) kicked off in Hanoi on January 30 (www.mic.gov.vn) 
