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The 5th e – Government kicks off in Hochiminh City Hochiminh City, August 21st, 2007 Ministry of Information and Communication, Hochiminh City Department of Information and Communication, and International Data Group – IDG co-organize the 5th annual Vietnam e-Government Symposium which will take place on December 04 – 06, 2007 in Hochiminh City. The event is endorsed by Ministry of Home Affair, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and Hochiminh City People's Committee. “Vietnam’s E-Government Journey: Where we are now, what the future will be” is the theme of this Symposium aimed at giving assessment on practical issues of e-Government (e-Gov), creating better public services; bringing benefit for businesses and citizens by strengthening e-government model to improve government management capacity. According to Dr. Tran Minh Tien – President, National Institute of Posts & Telematics Strategy, Ministry of Posts and Telematics, from 2006 Vietnam has promoted e-government model by implementing at the same time State regime reform, process reform and public service reform, by 2007 Hanoi and Hochiminh City have tried their best to achieve medium level of e-government development compared to other countries in the region. The Conference will focus in keynotes of high practical value delivered by both local and international outstanding speakers. The symposium will introduce about experiences from foreign e-Government case studies; the role of The World Bank reforming project, consistent IT architecture for a successful e-Government in Vietnam in a special session. Besides, many burning topics demonstrating e-Government models will be addressed by local and international solution providers at this event. Especially, this conference will focus on main discussion sessions that audience can directly discuss, make questions and exchange ideas with speakers on various topics such as IT application models; practical implementation in organizations, provinces; shortcomings, solutions and factors affecting e-government success and so on. The round-table discussion will be co-chaired by Ministry of Information and Communication and Ministry of Science and Technology. The symposium will be an open forum on e-government. In which, the presence of policy-makers, international organization representatives and solution providers will specify current e-government situation, including both advantages and disadvantages in implementing e-government model. Proposals at this symposium will be vital condition for building and working out e-government strategy development in the coming time.
Running concurrent with the Symposium is an expo to display and introduce latest products, solutions, core technology for e- Government application inside and outside the country. The event estimated to attract 600 conference guest and 1500 exhibition visitors, including leaders from National Assembly of SRV, the Government; representatives from Ministries, Departments, sectors of cities and provinces nation-wide, international organizations; local and foreign ICT vendors. ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS: International Data Group (IDG)

Head Office in Ho Chi Minh City Suite 2.6B, e-Town Building, 364 Cong Hoa Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City,Viet Nam Tel: 84-8-812 0061; Fax; 84-8-812 0060 Website: www.idg.com.vn

Branch Office in Ha Noi Suite 306, HANESC Building, 152 Thuy Khue Tay Ho District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel: 84-4-7280180; Fax: 84-4-266 0515

International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries including CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG’s online network includes more than 450 Web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and gaming worldwide. IDG’s lead generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers. IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, Macworld Conference & Expo®, DEMO®, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 850 IDC analysts in 50 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends. IDG Viet Nam, a subsidiary of IDG, established in 2003 as a 100% foreign-owned company, is active in event management, publications, research in technology. Through the presence of IT Conference and Exposition brands in Finance, Banking, Education and Training, Communications and Networking, Public Services, Vietnam Computerworld Expo; Publications such as The gioi Vi tinh - PC World, Thoi Bao Vi Tinh Sai Gon – COMPUTERWORLD; Research, IDG Vietnam is the leading company in these areas in Vietnamese market. Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at www.idg.com or www.idg.com.vn e-Gov symposium information is available at www.egov.com.vn For further information, please contact: Pham Ngoc Tram Anh PR executive IDG VIETNAM - HANOI BRANCH OFFICE Suit 306, Hanesc Building, 152 Thuy Khue St.,Hanoi Tel: 04 728 0180 Fax: 04 266 0515 Mobile: 0983 843112 Emai: anh_pham@idg.com.vn Ho Chi Minh City Department of Post and Telematics Introduction (HCMC DPT) Established on 29/10/2004 under the Decision 247/2004/QĐ-UB of HCMC People’s Committee, HCMC DPT is a specialized agency under the HCMC People’s Committee as well as its professional competence activities is overseen by MPT (Ministry of Post and Telematics). HCMC DPT was officially started operation on 17/12/2004. The duties of HCMC DPT include: State management on ICT, Posts, Telecommunication, Electronics, Internet, Radio frequency and ICT infrastructure; Managing public services in ICT, Posts, and Telecommunication in HCMC. HCMC DPT was also commissioned as the State organization for the management of ICT Associations’ activities. HCMC DPT has total 60 staff members who are young, enthusiastic and dynamic. Of the 60 staffs, 4 members are PhD and 12 members hold Master Degree. HCMC DPT has been the leader in the state management in ICT. DPT is current initiatives in increase the State management on ICT to develop Telecommunication and Internet services, acceleration the implementation of ICT projects in government agencies to establish the foundation for e-Government and support to the electronics and IT industries development have gained substantial outcomes for the first few steps. Besides, to adapt to new requirements in the integration period, HCMC DPT has carried out a wide range of activities to enhance the local and international cooperation in ICT to promote the development of the ICT industry in HCMC. For further information, please access into website: www.ict-hcm.gov.vn

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