Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam hosts President of Microsoft Asia and Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Corporation Ralph Haupter (Photo: VGP) Deputy PM Dam hailed Microsoft’s strategies and commitments in the Vietnamese market, as well as its cooperative programmes with Vietnamese relevant ministries and sectors. He voiced his hope that Microsoft will adopt more policies that suit the Vietnamese market, which he encourages to use copyrighted software, and help Vietnamese organizations improve their capacity in ensuring cyberspace security and digital transformation. Dam said expects the US technology company would make considerable contributions to Vietnam’s goals for infrastructure development, including IT infrastructure, human resources training, and enhancing public IT access. Ralph Haupter, in turn, said that with robust growth in multiple sectors, Vietnam has been attracting the world’s technology giants, including Microsoft. He also emphasized the company’s … [Read more...] about Microsoft investment incentivized in Vietnam
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Vietnamese Government welcomes Microsoft investment: Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam hosts a reception for President of Microsoft Asia and Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Corporation Ralph Haupter on January 16. (Photo: baochinhphu.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Government has always encouraged and given support to foreign enterprises, including Microsoft, to expand their investment in the Southeast Asian country, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has said. Hosting a reception for President of Microsoft Asia and Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Corporation Ralph Haupter in Hanoi on January 16, Deputy PM Dam spoke highly of Microsoft’s strategies and commitments in the Vietnamese market, as well as its cooperative programmes with competent ministries and branches in the country. He expressed his hope that the US technology company will outline more policies that fit the Vietnamese market, which he encourages to use copyrighted software, and help Vietnamese organisations improve their capacity in ensuring … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Government welcomes Microsoft investment: Deputy PM
Microsoft to support Vietnam in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure development
The Hanoitimes - Vietnam’s economy is growing at a rapid rate and attracting most of world’s leading IT companies, including Microsoft. Microsoft to assist Hanoi to build e-government Microsoft accompanying Vietnam in industrial revolution 4.0 Microsoft is committed to supporting Vietnam in various aspects, including cybersecurity and IT infrastructure development, according to Ralph Haupter, the corporate’s vice president and president of Microsoft Asia. Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam meets with Ralph Haupter on January 16. Source: VGP. Vietnam’s economy is growing at a rapid rate and attracting most of world’s leading IT companies, including Microsoft, Ralph said at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on January 16, the government portal reported. Since the firm's first presence in Vietnam in 1996, a variety of Microsoft products have been widely used in most government offices, enterprises and by … [Read more...] about Microsoft to support Vietnam in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure development
Ministry tackles software copyright violations
Enforcement efforts are underway in provinces and cities across the country following software owners’ requests to take stronger action to protect copyright and software ownership, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Inspectorate. Every year, the ministerial inspectorate inspects an average of 80-100 companies and entities, the ministry said. “There have recently been changes in the organisational setup this year among coordinating agencies, especially the police, but the actions are still very much ongoing,” said an inspector who asked to remain anonymous. “With respect to software ownership audits, we still rely on spot checks. Whenever indications of misconduct are found, or reports and complaints come to us, we stage surprise raids without giving anyone prior notice.” The inspectorate did not give the total number of examinations taken so far this year, but it noted that the number of inspector visits was likely to be similar to … [Read more...] about Ministry tackles software copyright violations
EU lawmakers back publishers over tech giants on copyright
The European Commission, which began the debate two years ago, says the overhaul is necessary to protect Europe’s cultural heritage and create a level playing field between big online platforms and publishers, broadcasters and artists. Of the lawmakers, 438 voted in favor while 226 were against, with 39 abstentions. The next step is negotiations with the Commission and the 28 EU countries to reconcile their different positions before existing copyright laws are amended, with a final vote expected next year. French President Emmanuel Macron said the vote was a “great advance for Europe”, while the Commission’s digital chief Andrus Ansip said it sent a strong and positive signal of a reform designed to protect EU researchers, educators, writers, media and cultural heritage institutions. The Federation of European Film Directors (FERA), the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe (FSE) and the Society of Audiovisual Authors (SAA) also welcomed the vote. Google … [Read more...] about EU lawmakers back publishers over tech giants on copyright