(VOVworld) - A national symposium entitled “e-government, e-health and intelligent transportation systems” opened on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City. Delegates discussed IT application in establishing e-government operations. They exchanged experiences and reviewed progress in the establishment of e-government and proposed initiatives to apply advanced technologies, smart healthcare and traffic systems in Vietnam.

Deputy chairman of the Government Office, Le Manh Ha, addresses the symposium. Photo: Cao Ngoc Minh

They also debated the notion of “smart city” in almost services for people. Le Manh Ha is deputy chairman of the Government Office and a member of the national committee on ICT: "The efficiency and transparency of the government work depends largely on ICT. The Prime Minister has asked the Government Office to establish an e-government system. I hope the IT community, together with managers, will help the Government Office to successfully establish the project as scheduled."