10 PC World VN 2005 typical ICT events

There are no 'shocking' or 'explosive' events, but what happened in 2005 shows that Vietnam's IT has made very basic and firm steps, allowing us to hope more in in 2006. We introduced to you 10 events of 2005 with the most profound influence on Vietnam IT voted by the editorial board of Computer World magazine - PC World Vietnam.

1. Congress passes the Electronic Transaction Law .

On November 19, 2005, the National Assembly "clicked" on the Electronic Transaction Law (effective from 1 March 2006) with 72.27% of the deputies. The law consists of 8 chapters, 54 articles regulating electronic messages, electronic signatures and e-signature certification .

This is an event of special importance and long-awaited meaning, reflecting Vietnam's determination to create a foundation to promote trade and integration with the knowledge economy.

2005 is also the year when the electronic transaction related activities in Vietnam developed strongly with a series of events such as the ranking of e-commerce websites; the customs sector performs electronic customs clearance; opening ECVN national e-commerce portal; promulgating the overall e-commerce development plan 2006-2010; Vietnam hosted and chaired the 23rd AFACT conference.

2. The race of mobile information services.

VNPT will invest 200 million USD to upgrade the network for both MobiFone and Vinaphone, while with S-Fone, the Korean partner has provided an additional 160 million USD to upgrade and expand coverage to the whole country; CDMA 'Power' has formed with S-Fone, Hanoi Telecom Joint Stock Company (Hanoi Telecom) and Electricity Telecom Company (VP Telecom); Military Telecom Company (Viettel) officially became a corporation under the Ministry of Defense; The Government approved the proposal to establish Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group; Viettel Mobile has become the fastest growing mobile network, reaching over 1 million subscribers in more than 1 year; The network has been racing to reduce fees and launch promotion campaigns like never before.

A series of events have shown the strong development of mobile communication and communication networks: advanced technology, lower rates, increased service diversity, opening up development opportunities for many types more service.

3. ADSL to the throne.

July 2005 was the time of ADSL service boom. With the advantage of price and transmission speed, this type of Internet access has overwhelmed the traditional dial-up access method. The competition between Internet service providers (ISPs) has made ADSL prices lower to seemingly impossible levels, causing many ISPs to give up, leaving the market for 'giants'.

ADSL with high-speed access and low cost not only brings benefits to users, but also creates a boost for many online services to develop such as e-commerce, entertainment and communication .

4. Announcing Intellectual Property Law.

On 12/12/2005 President Tran Duc Luong signed an order to announce Intellectual Property Law No. 28/2005 / L / CTN which was passed by the National Assembly in November. laws that specifically regulate software. This is a good signal, especially for Vietnam's software industry which is being prioritized for development. However, this also shows that the pressure of copyright issues is increasingly pressing on organizations - businesses operating IT systems, especially after some local computer companies were penalized for installing Set and use software without copyright. To gradually implement the provisions of the Intellectual Property Law, Ministry of Culture and Information, Business Software Alliance (BSA) and Vietnam Software Business Association (VINASA) signed a letter calling for 12,000 Vietnamese enterprises Nam respects intellectual property rights in the software field.

5. Exploding online games and legal issues.

Online service providers have officially put online games PTV, MU and Vo Lam Truyen Ky into operation. This type of online entertainment raises a huge wave, attracting millions of people to participate in the game in the virtual world extremely attractive, and promises to bring huge profits for the home. provided. However, besides, online games (GO) have a negative impact on a small number of young people, and from this, there have been legal issues, inconsistencies between the authorities in workaround, more or less difficult for service providers and users.

Online game is a completely new form of online entertainment, converging elements of technology, culture, society . attracting and impacting strongly on players, especially young people. This is a growing trend of entertainment in the world, a profitable business. In addition, GO development is also one of the important orientations of Vietnam Software Enterprises Association (VINASA). Therefore, in order to limit the negative impact of GO, there should be appropriate management mechanisms.

Authorities are expected to provide specific provisions for managing this service soon.

6. Convergence Internet and TV.

On December 19, 2004, VietnamNet launched the new television service, and the Television Technology Development Investment Company (VTC) also participated in providing TV services over the Internet. In addition, many television stations are preparing to go in this direction. In such a way, PC users were able to watch TV channels on a computer via a broadband Internet connection.

The first time Internet access service was provided through Hanoi cable television network since February 28, 2005 with the advantage over ADSL via telephone line. In December, VCTV launched Internet service via television cable. With this access method, instead of having to pull the phone line or ADSL cable, customers just need to install a dedicated modem to the cable line of the TV to watch TV channels, surf the web and listen to music. online, play online games, send and receive email at high speed.

The concept of 'Information on demand' starts here. The information that users need, regardless of format, image, sound, data . is through a single line, both simple and economical. That is the inevitable trend in the coming time.

7. Integration of Vietnamese IT.

On the first stop during a visit to the United States in Seattle, Prime Minister Phan Van Khai visited Microsoft Corporation. Here, Microsoft signed important cooperation agreements with the Ministry of Education and Training and Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). The Prime Minister also invited Bill Gates - chairman of Microsoft Corporation, to visit Vietnam. Before the visit to the United States by Prime Minister Phan Van Khai, new Intel chairman Paul Otellini came to Vietnam and signed a cooperation with the Ministry of Post and Telematics. Paul Otellini sees Vietnam as the largest computer market in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, many Japanese companies highly appreciate the software outsourcing capacity of Vietnam.

IDG Ventures Vietnam has officially invested in Vietnamese businesses: Peace Soft, iSphere, VinaGame and Vietnamworks. Thus, IDG has invested in 4 businesses in Vietnam with the amount of 5 million USD.

The optimistic signals before the new year show that Vietnam's IT is having a chance to step out into the world arena.

8. Advocate to promote IT application.

On October 28, 2005, the IT Application Department of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications was born. This agency is responsible for assisting the Ministry of Post and Telematics to perform the function of state management and implementation of IT application throughout the country. Thus, after many expectations, IT application, one of the four pillars of Vietnam's ICT development strategy (along with ICT infrastructure, ICT industry and ICT human resources) ) have chances to develop. Previously, on July 29, 2005, the Prime Minister approved Decision No. 191/2005 / QD-TTg on 'Supporting enterprises to apply IT for integration and development in the period of 2005-2010'. The objective of the project is to support Vietnamese enterprises to apply IT to increase production and business efficiency, improve competitiveness and international economic integration.

Not only helps businesses, promoting IT applications also promote the IT market development, in which the software industry will have the most opportunities.

9. Vietnam's e-government index dropped 15 places.

According to the report of UNPAN (United Nations Online Public Administration and Financial Network), Vietnam ranked 112th out of 178 countries on e-government index. Compared to 2003, Vietnam dropped 15 places, from No. 97 to 112. The ranking of e-Government of 2004 showed that the gap in e-government between Vietnam and many other countries in the world is still far away.

Although great efforts have been made to improve the operating environment, management and provision of public services, the above assessment is a warning that what we do is not enough, while many other countries has caught up and surpassed us.

10. Project 'Computerization of state administrative management' (Project 112) ends phase 1.

There are many contradictory assessments, with the idea that it is basically successful, but it is also noteworthy that the project is too tight and does not meet the set objectives. Regardless of which point of view, support or criticism, what Project 112 brings is clearly not meeting the current requirement.