Breakthrough urged in software sector

The Software Association should promote research in advanced technologies and develop software to meet domestic demands, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan.

The Deputy PM made the request at the third Congress of the Vietnam Software Association (VINASA) opening in Hanoi on November 13 in the presence of Minister of Information and Communications, Le Doan Hop. He also ask the association to strengthen cooperation to create favourable conditions for  information technology (IT) schools and turn Vietnam into a strong IT country.

 Vietnam’s software sector has seen a breakthrough over the past five years with a year-on-year growth rate of 30-40 percent. Software businesses have also enjoyed significant development in size, quality, and quantity. The market has been expanded and Vietnam is now able to export many software products.

 The congress decided to focus on expanding promoting the building of business brand names, improving the association’s research capacity, and contributing ideas for policies regarding the sector.

 Deputy PM Nhan also awarded the Labour Order second class to the VINASA at the congress.

(VOCNEWS)