To encourage the application of information technology in administrative reform

On January 20, provincial Department of Information and Communications held a conference to summarize its works in 2021, set out tasks in 2022. Attending the conference were Dang Thi Bich Van, Acting Chief Representative of Ministry of Information and Communications' Office in Ho Chi Minh City, and representatives of departments and agencies.

In 2021, information and communication sector made efforts to overcome difficulties and attain good results in all fields. Namely, to advise the Provincial People's Committee to direct departments, agencies and municipalities to accelerate the application of information technology in administrative reform and disease prevention control. 100% agencies at all levels invested in intranet, hardware, and internet connection system. Telecommunications infrastructure was invested and developed in a modern direction. Mobile signal coverage 100% of the province.

In 2021, the results of the digital transformation index of Binh Duong province ranked 31/63 provinces and cities; the digital government component index ranked 28/63 provinces and cities; Digital economy ranked 5/63 provinces and cities. In addition, the state management of press activities, publishing, electronic information, social networks was performed carefully; promptly detected and proposed the Provincial People's Committee to handle incorrect information; strengthened the review, detection of violations, and data processing on social networks.

Dang Thi Bich Van recognized achievements of the information and communication sector in 2021. Besides, she proposed that Department of Information and Communications continue to perform well the tasks in 2022, focus on digital transformation in the province.

On this occasion, Ministry of Information and Communications awarded certificates of merit to 3 collectives and 3 individuals having outstanding performance in state management and project implementation of digitization of terrestrial television transmission and broadcasting in 2020. Department of Information and Communications recognized 68 individuals who won the titles of "Advanced Laborer" and "Grassroots Emulation Fighter".

Reported by Hong Phuong - Translated by Ngoc Huynh