International cooperation

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Moscow (VNA) – Vietnam wants to learn from international experience in cyber security, and stands ready to cooperate with international law enforcement agencies and organisations in this sphere, Minister of Public Security General To Lam has said. Lam made the remarks while addressing the 18th meeting of heads of special services, security agencies and law enforcement organisations, which is taking place in Russia’s Sochi city from October 15-18. The minister said Vietnam is one of the countries that have experienced the fastest internet growth in the world, and the Vietnamese Government is working hard to accelerate the building of an e-government, towards a digital government and economy. Although Vietnam has reaped significant outcomes in this regard, the country’s cyberspace is facing various risks and challenges that have directly affected national security as well as social order and safety, Lam added. He called on … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for stronger international cooperation in cybersecurity

A view of Hai Duong city, the capital of Hai Duong province. (Photo: haiduongdost.gov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The northern province of Hai Duong has made drastic efforts to accelerate international integration in recent years. From 2014 – 2018, the Red River Delta province attracted 180 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects, worth a total of more than 1.3 billion USD. Most of the province’s districts have at least an industrial park or cluster that gathers a large number of manufacturers. A majority of FDI firms are located in Hai Duong city, Chi Linh and Kinh Mon districts. The province has also restored and maintained operation of 35 craft villages to create jobs for the locals. Hai Duong has posted annual export growth over the last six years. From 2013 – 2018, the province’s export revenue totalled 28.3 billion USD, representing an average growth of 15.3 percent annually, while imports grew at an average pace of 16.5 percent per year to total 25.6 … [Read more...] about Hai Duong strives to foster international integration

Lam made the remarks while addressing the 18th meeting of heads of special services, security agencies and law enforcement organisations, which is taking place in Russia’s Sochi city from October 15-18. Vietnamese delegation at the event The minister said Vietnam is one of the countries that have experienced the fastest internet growth in the world, and the Vietnamese Government is working hard to accelerate the building of an e-government, towards a digital government and economy. Although Vietnam has reaped significant outcomes in this regard, the country’s cyberspace is facing various risks and challenges that have directly affected national security as well as social order and safety, Lam added. He called on countries to reach consensus on the behaviours in cyberspace under the forms of international protocols, conventions, and treaties. The minister also suggested further diversifying relations with partners, building up global consensus, stepping … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls for stronger international cooperation in cyber security

ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi (Photo: VNA)   Jakarta (VNA) – A photo exhibition and workshop highlighting achievements of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan in infrastructure cooperation were held at the ASEAN Secretariat headquarters in Jakarta on October 18. The events were jointly organised by the Mission of Japan to ASEAN, the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia, and the ASEAN Secretariat. The Japanese side underlined that the ASEAN-Japan ties have become more significant, as Japan’s role in economic and infrastructure development in ASEAN members has been strengthened. ASEAN and Japan have taken advantage of similarities, promoted their strengths, collaborated to overcome challenges and reaped fruitful results in diplomatic and economic cooperation, notably accomplishments in infrastructure development in ASEAN nations. Japan’s consistent support for ASEAN members in the field since 1960 has created a … [Read more...] about Jakarta events spotlight ASEAN-Japan infrastructure cooperation

Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean speaks at the opening ceremony.(Photo: straitstimes.com) Singapore (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Public Security Sen. Lieut. Gen Nguyen Van Thanh is leading a Vietnamese delegation to join the 4th Singapore International Cyber Week 2019 (SICW), which opened on October 1. In his remarks, Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean stressed besides substantial benefits, digital technology has posed pressing cyber threats to all countries worldwide as cybercrime has become more sophisticated. In that context, nations should join hands to respond to the challenges so as to build a safe cyber space that meets development requirements in each country, he said, affirming as a victim of many cyber-attacks, Singapore pledges close cooperation with all countries to develop a secure network based on regulations. Singapore will play a catalyst role to promote collaboration and … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends Singapore International Cyber Week