28 November 2016

News Story: Hanoi forum seeks to foster IT links in ASEAN

Hanoi (VNA) – Cyber security and smart society development were the main focuses of a forum in Hanoi on November 24, which was attended by scientists from research institutes at ASEAN and Vietnamese universities.

Organised by the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (PTIT) and the National Institute of Information and Communications, the event is part of efforts to strengthen information and telecommunications connectivity within ASEAN.
                                                    
PTIT Deputy Director Hoang Dang Hai said information communities worldwide are prioritising cyber security and smart applications. 

Smart applications help make life easier and more convenient, he said, stressing the need to ensure sustainable and safe development in the sector. 

Regional scientists shared initiatives and practical solutions, which are expected to be studied and applied in the future. 

Read the full story at VietnamPlus