Vietnam, France strengthen cooperation in ICT
At a meeting with Bertrand Pailhes, French Minister of State for Economy, Industry and Digital Technology during his visit to France November 26-29, Minister of Information and Communication Truong Minh Tuan expressed hope that French businesses will continue investing in Vietnam.
Minister of Information and Communication Truong Minh Tuan visited France from November 26-29, aiming to boost cooperation between Vietnam and France in information technology and communications.
During the meeting with Bertrand Pailhes, French Minister of State for Economy, Industry and Digital Technology in Paris on November 28, minister Tuan highlighted that since Vietnam and France set up their strategic partnership in 2013, the bilateral cooperation has thrived in various fields, including information and communication technology (ICT).
France is the largest European provider of official development assistance (ODA) to Vietnam for developing telecommunications infrastructure, contributing to the growth of the ICT sector and economic development, he noted.
The minister expressed his hope that French businesses, with their advantages in capital, information and experience in international business, will continue investing in Vietnam.
The two sides told that State management agencies of both sides have strengthened exchanges of information on new service development, information safety and security, the management of radio and television, and telecommunication business restructuring and ensured a healthy competitive environment.
The two ministers noted that France has assisted Vietnam in holding conferences to share experience and seek investment opportunities in the field.
The French side has also transferred technology and supported human resource development in Vietnam, while the French Government has granted some scholarships to Vietnamese students in satellite studies.
On November 29, Minister Tuan attended a meeting of Vietnamese and French ICT firms, which featured more than 20 French enterprises.
Frederic Rossi, Deputy General Director for export of the Business France highlighted the high potential of the Vietnamese ICT market, expressing delight that French Tech, which groups about 120 French and Vietnamese ICT firms, was set up in Vietnam in October this year.
Minister Tuan stressed that Vietnam’s ICT sector is developing strongly with deep international integration, creating opportunities for foreign investors in the field. The minister believed that through the meeting, the two countries' ICT firms will establish their partnerships.
The same day, minister Tuan held talks with French Minister of State for State Reform and Simplification Jean-Vincent Place.
At the talks, the minister said that the Vietnamese Government considers ICT a spearhead sector and important for the country’s growth.
Vietnam has implemented several programmes and plans to develop the sector, focused on spreading ICT to develop e-government and e-business, as well as the building of smart cities and smart transportation, he said.
Jean-Vincent Place pledged to support French firms who wish to invest in Vietnam’s ICT and digital technology.
After the talks, Tuan and Jean-Vincent Place signed a letter of intent on Vietnam-France cooperation in e-administration, which serves as a legal foundation for French ICT firms to enter the Vietnamese market.
During their stay, the Ministry of Information and Communications delegation also met with leaders of France Medias Monde, the owner of many radio and television channels, including the France 24 TV channel.
France 24 channel’s director Marc Saikali thanked the ministry for licencing the English version of France 24 to be aired in Vietnam, expressing hope that the French version will be allowed in the country soon.
During the meeting with Bertrand Pailhes, French Minister of State for Economy, Industry and Digital Technology in Paris on November 28, minister Tuan highlighted that since Vietnam and France set up their strategic partnership in 2013, the bilateral cooperation has thrived in various fields, including information and communication technology (ICT).
Minister Truong Minh Tuan meets with Bertrand Pailhes, French Minister of State for Economy, Industry and Digital Technology.
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The minister expressed his hope that French businesses, with their advantages in capital, information and experience in international business, will continue investing in Vietnam.
The two sides told that State management agencies of both sides have strengthened exchanges of information on new service development, information safety and security, the management of radio and television, and telecommunication business restructuring and ensured a healthy competitive environment.
The two ministers noted that France has assisted Vietnam in holding conferences to share experience and seek investment opportunities in the field.
The French side has also transferred technology and supported human resource development in Vietnam, while the French Government has granted some scholarships to Vietnamese students in satellite studies.
On November 29, Minister Tuan attended a meeting of Vietnamese and French ICT firms, which featured more than 20 French enterprises.
Frederic Rossi, Deputy General Director for export of the Business France highlighted the high potential of the Vietnamese ICT market, expressing delight that French Tech, which groups about 120 French and Vietnamese ICT firms, was set up in Vietnam in October this year.
Minister Tuan stressed that Vietnam’s ICT sector is developing strongly with deep international integration, creating opportunities for foreign investors in the field. The minister believed that through the meeting, the two countries' ICT firms will establish their partnerships.
The same day, minister Tuan held talks with French Minister of State for State Reform and Simplification Jean-Vincent Place.
At the talks, the minister said that the Vietnamese Government considers ICT a spearhead sector and important for the country’s growth.
Minister Tuan and French Minister of State for State Reform and Simplification Jean-Vincent Place signed a letter of intent on Vietnam-France cooperation in e-administration.
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Jean-Vincent Place pledged to support French firms who wish to invest in Vietnam’s ICT and digital technology.
After the talks, Tuan and Jean-Vincent Place signed a letter of intent on Vietnam-France cooperation in e-administration, which serves as a legal foundation for French ICT firms to enter the Vietnamese market.
During their stay, the Ministry of Information and Communications delegation also met with leaders of France Medias Monde, the owner of many radio and television channels, including the France 24 TV channel.
France 24 channel’s director Marc Saikali thanked the ministry for licencing the English version of France 24 to be aired in Vietnam, expressing hope that the French version will be allowed in the country soon.
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