Vietnam, RoK step up post, communications cooperation
Vietnamese Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has signed memoranda of understanding on cooperation with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), and the Korean Communications Commission (KCC), within the framework of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s ongoing visit from December 13-15.
Seoul (VNA) – Vietnamese Minister ofInformation and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung has signed memoranda ofunderstanding on cooperatಌion with the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT),and the Korean Communications Commission (KCC), within the framework of National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue’s ongoing visit from December 13-15.
Underthe MoU signed between the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communicationsand the MSIT, the two sides will enhance cooperation in the field of postal service,including policy building, support for enterprises and training for capacityimprovement. Atthe working session between the two ministries, they also agreed to expand collaboration in telecommunicationinfrastructure, digital transformation, information security and safety andbusiness-to-business connectivity in digital field. Accordingto the MoU with the KCC, the two sides will share information on policies, regulations and measuresregarding social media management, help broadcasting agencies produceprogrammes and hold training courses. They also pledged to establish a jointworking group next year to improve cooperation efficiency./.
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At the signing ceremony. (Photo: VNA) 
