This is one of the technology products under the project “Modernizing Vietnam Post’s information technology system” of Vietnam Post.The CAS multi-service transaction system is built on the basis of Riposte solution. of the Escher group, has been successfully applied in 35 countries with a developed postal background. CAS Multi-Service Transaction System is designed specifically for the field of automation, retail customer transactions with 3 technology applications in digital transformation, including: CAS-Counter (at multi-service counters), CAS-Mobile (on mobile devices) and CAS-Kiosk (on vending machines). The CAS-Counter system, after connecting with supporting peripheral devices such as barcode readers, QR code scanners, electronic scales… enables the provision of postal services, postal finance, retail distribution and public administration for customers on a single transaction software, at all post offices and service points of Vietnam Post. Thereby, tellers and service staff only need to perform simple and quick operations on a modern and complete interface, meeting all the needs of customers when receiving services. According to a representative of Vietnam Post, through CAS-Counter, a Vietnam Post teller can simultaneously provide nearly 100 domestic and international postal services, more than 60 collection and payment services, and financial services. administration, public administration and over 5,000 retail goods and products on the same interface and the same software. Not only bringing convenience to postal workers, CAS-Counter also brings convenience to customers when they can use many services at the same time at a single counter when going to the post office. In addition, the operations on the publication will be eliminated, the error of sender and recipient information is minimized; Transaction methods through the electronic system such as using barcodes and QR Codes are applied in conducting transactions on modern application platforms. Maximize support for tellers, increase customer experience In order to create accuracy right from the receiving stage, Vietnam Post synchronizes the CAS-Counter into high-tech platforms such as automatic sorting and picking line systems at mining centers, regional hubs, My VietnamPost app, Dingdong broadcasting software on Smartphone for postmen, PacknSend communication system… All of the above application and software systems have helped businesses shorten the time for the whole postal process to be 1 day for near-regional areas, 2 days and up to 4 days for inter-regional and regional postal services. guaranteed product. For retail services, the system allows quick, convenient, simple and accurate transactions with customers when the product codes are entered directly from the supplier, this ensures transparency. information with the customer, after the transaction, the customer can accurately compare the item code, price and total amount to be paid. When Vietnam Post is licensed by the State Bank of Vietnam as a payment intermediary, CAS-Counter will closely connect with the PostPay electronic payment platform for customers’ collection and payment transactions. From there, CAS-Counter optimizes and corrects every detail when customers use the service, as well as conduct financial and banking transactions through a network of 13,000 service points of the post office. Mr. Nguyen Quoc Vinh – Member of Vietnam Post Board of Directors said: “The CAS-Counter application system has helped CAS-Counter standardize transaction processes in all services being provided throughout the system to customers. customers, turning postal service points into smart service points, and easily defining and adding new services. Here, new service forms on the CAS-Counter ecosystem will be completed, namely CAS-Mobile and CAS- Kios. Automated transactions 24/7 will be quickly introduced and deployed widely, mobile transactions will be deployed throughout the network, with 72 thousand employees becoming 72 thousand local mobile service points. Only customers are the not-so-distant future of Vietnam Post.” Ms. Thanh Tam, teller at Thang Long Post Office, City Post Office. Hanoi shared: “Thang Long Post Office started using the CAS-Counter application from 2020. This is an application with a friendly, modern and easy-to-use interface. Any teller can operate, operate and provide services quickly. The fast and simple way of doing this helps the trader not to have to memorize a lot of information. Customers can check the information sent, received, account number, contract, freight, deposit… right at the screen system located on the counter. The service quality of the service points has been improved, bringing about customer satisfaction”.

A malware attack against Commport Communications puts 1 million of Canada Post’s customers at risk of having their personal data exposed. Illustration: VNA A malware attack targeting Commport Communications, one of Canada Post’s providers, has affected 44 of Canada’s largest business customers, Canada Post, Canada’s national postal group, said. Canada Post across the country and nearly a million people are at risk of having their personal data exposed. Commport Communications operates in the field of electronic data exchange, management of shipping declaration data of large parcel delivery businesses. Commport Communications’ systems have access to information such as the names and addresses of senders and recipients when large parcels are shipped. Canada Post said the cyberattack obtained information about delivery activity between July 2016 and March 2019. According to Canada Post, 97% of the information stolen was names and addresses. This attack did not have access to financial information. Canada Post is currently working closely with Commport Communications and has invited external cybersecurity experts to fully investigate and take appropriate action. Canada Post said it proactively notified affected business customers and provided the information and support needed to help them determine next steps. At the same time, the Privacy Commissioner’s Office was notified of the incident.

Inspector of Hanoi Department of Information and Communications sanctioned Mr. Tran Van Duy for administrative violations. On May 10, the Hanoi Department of Information and Communications issued Decision No. 53/QD-XPVPHC, sanctioning an administrative violation against Mr. Tran Van Duy for providing false information. Specifically, at 19:30 on May 4, Mr. Tran Van Duy (born in 1982 in Hoang Liet ward, Hoang Mai district, Hanoi) used a personal facebook page named “Hanoi Pho” ( address: https://www.facebook.com/hanoiphotv) posted information “Hanoi street is open in the first day of blockade”, accompanied by a video about Hanoi street experience, false information content In fact, violating the provisions of Article 5 of Decree No. 72/2013/ND-CP dated July 15, 2013 of the Government on management, provision and use of Internet services and online information. Facebook account “Hanoi Pho” is a personal electronic information page set up by Mr. Tran Van Duy, through the use of the social network facebook to provide and share information. According to the above regulations, Mr. Duy is only allowed to post personal information, however, Mr. Tran Van Duy has posted on this account information about Hanoi’s cuisine and information about the Covid-19 epidemic. Pursuant to Point a, Clause 3, Article 99 of Decree No. 15/2020/ND-CP dated February 3, 2020 of the Government providing for penalties for administrative violations in the fields of post, telecommunications, radio frequencies, With regard to information technology and electronic transactions, the Inspector of Hanoi Department of Information and Communications has fined Mr. Tran Van Duy for an administrative violation with an amount of VND 12.5 million. The remedy is to force the removal of the offending information.

Facebooker posting false news is sanctioned for administrative violations Accordingly, at 19h30 on 4-5-2021, Mr. Tran Van Duy used a Facebook page called “Ha Noi Pho” (address: http://www.facebook.com/hanoiphotv) published the information ” Hanoi city is clear on the first day of blockade # hnp # ”with a video about Hanoi street experience on 4-5-2021. This is the content of false information, violating the provisions of Article 5, Decree No. 72/2013 / ND-CP dated July 15, 2013 of the Government on the management, provision and use of Internet services and information on the Internet; Regulations on sanctioning of administrative violations in Point a, Clause 3, Article 90 of Decree No. 15/2020 / ND-CP dated February 3, 2020 of the Government stipulating the sanctioning of administrative violations in the postal sector telecommunications, radio frequency, information technology and electronic transactions. Notably, the Facebook account “Ha Noi Pho” is a personal website set up by Mr. Tran Van Duy through the use of social networks Facebook to provide, share information and culinary experiences at Hanoi. Mr. Tran Van Duy was sanctioned for an administrative violation of VND 12.5 million and forced to remove violating information.

Staff of the Information Technology Management Department (Department of Information and Communications) actively prepares technological conditions for the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic. The Department of Information and Communications has directed Viettel Thanh Hoa and Telecommunication Thanh Hoa to coordinate with the People’s Committees of districts, towns and cities to implement a monitoring system operating in isolated areas, connecting online to relevant agencies. participate in monitoring. Research and deploy a paperless online meeting room system solution on Jitsi platform to ensure information security for meetings. Set up and create accounts of the online meeting room system ready to serve the meetings of the COVID-19 Steering Committee for epidemic prevention and control at all levels. Guide departments, departments, branches at provincial level, People’s Committees of districts, towns and cities to inspect, review and maintain infrastructure, IT equipment to be ready to serve the management and direction. on the network environment. In particular, continue to promote effective use of document and work record management software to manage, direct, operate and create, exchange, process, and digitally sign electronic documents on the environment. to limit direct exposure. Increase the use of online video conferencing systems, paperless meeting rooms and other IT applications to quickly, economically and efficiently deploy tasks, especially to avoid crowds the maximum spread of the COVID-19 epidemic. Continue to effectively use the National Online Service Portal of the province and the country; promote information, propagate, guide and encourage people and businesses to use level 3 and level 4 online public services within the scope of their providers and make online payment of fees. , fees and other financial obligations in handling administrative procedures to minimize travel, direct contact, and avoid crowds. Continuing to inform, propagate and guide the installation and use of the COVID-19 disease prevention and control technology solution suite at the request of the Ministry of Information and Communications for medical declaration and information update, for traceability infections in the community. Direct postal and telecommunications businesses to ensure safe and uninterrupted post, telecommunications and IT infrastructures serving the direction and administration in epidemic prevention and control by agencies and units in the area. .

The Sao Khue Award after 18 years of organization, up to now has honored about 1,270 products, of which 180 products in 2021. With the mission of “Promoting digital solutions platforms – Pioneering in the development of digital ecosystems”, Sao Khue Award for the first time this year selected the group “Digital transformation platforms”. In particular, the year 2021 is the first year of implementing the 5-year plan for Vietnam to get rid of low-middle income, implementing the 10-year Strategy to become a middle-income country. The year 2021 is also the first year of the 25-year aspiration of becoming a highly integrated developed country and starting the digital transformation process, so this year’s Sao Khue award-winning products are believed to create a launch pad. pushes your digital transformation comprehensively. Sao Khue Award Ceremony 2021 (Photo: VNA) “The Ministry of Information and Communications highly appreciated the efforts of VINASA successfully organized the Sao Khue 2021 award in many difficulties and challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. In particular, Sao Khue Organizing Committee quickly introduced the criteria of 4.0 technology and added digital transformation items to the award system, in accordance with the policies of the Party and State as well as of the Ministry of Information. and media. Great digital technology awards such as Sao Khue Award will be a factor contributing to the propaganda of gathering resources of the whole society together to unanimously achieve strategic goals ”, Mr. Phan Tam, Thu Minister of Information and Communication emphasized. The number of nominations for the Sao Khue Award this year has increased by nearly 60% compared to last year, showing that the digital technology community in our country is increasingly promoting the nuclear role in the digital transformation process based on platforms. Make in Vietnam platform. “This year, the number of nominations has increased dramatically and the products are diverse. In particular, many businesses choose technology products to meet Vietnam’s hot issues, such as healthcare. In addition, the application of a number of technologies is not new compared to previous years, but in a very new field, for example in the field of entertainment or volunteering. Demonstrate that the digital transformation of the Made in Vietnam policy is spreading throughout Vietnam. VINASA has also supported “Made in Vietnam flames” throughout the territory, “said Nguyen Thanh Tuyen, Deputy Director of Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Information and Communications. Top 10 Sao Khue with products in 6 groups of awards such as: Digital products, solutions; Digital conversion platforms; New technology solutions for all sectors; Digital startup products and solutions … will be supported by the Vietnam Software and Information Technology Services Association (VINASA), connecting with technology partners to build Sao Khue Ecosystem. On that basis, award-winning products can reach users faster, forming complete digital ecosystems for Vietnamese people, helping to accelerate the process of national digital transformation. “18 years ago, we celebrated Sao Khue for the first time and after 18 years, today we have 180 Sao Khue awards. 18 years of extremely rapid development, forming the largest industry in the country. . The information technology industry has accounted for 14.3% of GDP and the growth rate over the past few decades has been 37%, the labor productivity of the industry is 7.6 times higher. We are proud that over the past 18 years, Vietnam has been named on the digital map of the world. Today, we are entering a term of digital transformation of great challenges awaiting Vietnam has never had such a great opportunity, Vietnam has never started in the same line with the advanced countries in the world ”, said Mr. Truong Gia Binh, Chairman of VINASA Founding Council. Realizing the aspiration of digital transformation based on Make in Vietnam technology platforms, promoting industries and fields entering the digital transformation stage will continue to be focused on building by State management agencies. more appropriate strategies and policies. It is expected that this year, the Ministry of Information and Communications will submit to the Government for promulgation the Strategy for digital infrastructure development, the Strategy for the development of digital postal infrastructure, the Strategy for the development of digital technology enterprises, the Strategy Development of Digital Government, Strategy of Digital Socio-Economic Development, Strategy of Cyber ​​Security, Strategy of Digital Transformation of the Press Industry./.

Representative of Agribank received the Sao Khue Award 2021-Photo: Agribank Notably, this is the 6th consecutive year that Agribank has excellent software / system awarded Sao Khue award in this field. Agribank Realtime Payments Technology – Real-time low-value payment product with the function of processing low-value retail payment transactions instantly (real-time) or near-time (near – realtime) of the day or batch processing at a certain time after that, at the same time supporting many forms of payment of many different types of services. Agribank Realtime Payments is using advanced, stable security equipment capable of handling large amounts of transactions, top loading, stability, high availability, and ensuring the processing time of incoming payment transactions. fastest in the banking system. Agribank Realtime Payments has main features such as: Processing payment transactions (single, batch), processing order of checking, declaring, managing, looking up customer identification information, managing limits, handling comparison reason. All payment orders are processed automatically, accurately, responding to the results immediately to the issuing bank, thus increasing processing efficiency, releasing orders quickly, meeting the payment needs of real-time customers. In addition to the function of providing payment services to customers and payment intermediaries, Agribank Realtime Payments can also connect to government agencies and public service providers to provide collection / collection services. bank payments, social subsidies, fixed payments such as electricity, water, postal services. Deploying Agribank Realtime Payments system, in addition to developing retail payment systems and services (automatic electronic clearing system for retail payment transactions, a low-value interbank payment channel to help Agribank handle interbank payments quickly), in addition, it also increases the ability to respond strongly and expand diversified payment services to customers of Agribank. According to statistics, from May starting to deploy the system until the end of December 2020, the Agribank Realtime Payments system has processed a total transaction value of up to VND 6,800 billion and has more than 1.2 million customers using the service. .

Agribank Realtime Payments System – Agribank’s real-time low-value payment system won the Sao Khue Award 2021 for Outstanding IT System in the banking sector. Sao Khue Program is the most reliable and reputable professional assessment activity in the software and IT service industry in Vietnam. The program voted and recognized the top excellent and reputable products and services of the software industry and information technology services (IT) of Vietnam by the Vietnam Software and IT Services Association ( VINASA) held since 2003. Products and services awarded Sao Khue award with outstanding quality and efficiency are always trusted, selected by customers, creating a competitive advantage in the market. Agribank Realtime Payments Technology – Real-time low-value payment product with the function of processing low-value retail payment transactions instantly (real-time) or near-time (near – realtime) of the day or batch processing at a certain time thereafter, and support many forms of payment of many different types of services. Agribank Realtime Payments uses advanced, stable security equipment capable of handling large amounts of transactions, top loading, stability, high availability, and ensuring the processing time of incoming payment transactions. fastest in the banking system. Agribank Realtime Payments has main features such as: processing payment transactions (application, batch), processing orders, declaring, managing, looking up customer identification information, managing limits, handling comparison reason. All payment orders are processed automatically, accurately, responding to the results immediately to the issuing bank, thus increasing processing efficiency, releasing orders quickly, meeting the payment needs of real-time customers. In addition to the function of providing payment services to customers and payment intermediaries, Agribank Realtime Payments can also connect to government agencies and public service providers to provide collection / collection services. bank payments, social subsidies, fixed payments such as electricity, water, postal services. Deploying Agribank Realtime Payments system, in addition to developing retail payment systems and services (automatic electronic clearing system for retail payment transactions, a low-value interbank payment channel to help Agribank handle interbank payments quickly), in addition, it also increases the ability to respond strongly and expand diversified payment services to customers of Agribank. From May, starting to deploy the system to the end of December 2020, Agribank Realtime Payments system has processed a total transaction value of up to VND 6,800 billion and has more than 1.2 million customers using the service. Sao Khue Award 2021 once again recognizes and affirms Agribank’s efforts as a leading bank, a pioneer in creating and deploying excellent digital solutions that provide value to customers and add value. VND, contributing to the implementation of the Government’s Cashless Payment Scheme, jointly implementing the digital transformation, creating a digital life, making digital technology a new driving force for socio-economic development. country.

Bang Mo volcano, Ea T’ling town, Cu Jut district, Dak Nong province. (Source: VNA) The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has just sent an official letter to the Ministry of Information and Communications for an introduction and recommendation Dak Nong Global Geopark (Dak Nong province) to consider issuing postage stamps in 2023 to promote and propagate the importance of nature with the topic of the natural resources and environment sector. Dak Nong Geopark covers an area of ​​more than 4,700 km2, accounting for more than 2/5 of the province’s natural area. Regarding the administrative boundaries, Dak Nong Geopark stretches over 6/8 districts and cities of the province, including: Krong No, Cu Jut, Dak Mil, Dak Song, Dak G’Long and Gia Nghia city. . According to domestic and foreign scientists, the entire Dak Nong Geopark currently has dozens of heritage and geomorphological sites, including a system of crater , volcanic cave systems and waterfalls. It has the most massive volcanic cave system in Southeast Asia with 50 caves, a total length of more than 10,000m. Dak Nong Geopark also has many unique cultural features of indigenous ethnic minorities such as M’Nong, Ma, Ede … Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the cultural space of Tay Nguyen gongs; space for cultural activities of the M’Nong, the largest indigenous ethnic group and the oldest resident in Dak Nong province; visit and admire the rocks of Dak Kar, Dak Son … along with many cultural festivals and cuisine of indigenous ethnic minorities. Lieng Nung Waterfall, Dak Nia Commune, Gia Nghia Town, Dak Nong Province. (Photo: VNA broadcast) Dak Nong Geopark is a member of the global geopark system and is the third geological park to be awarded this title by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This is also one of the typical and prominent events in the natural resources and environment sector in 2020 recognized by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Before that, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment also introduced characters, topics and topics to participate stamp issue commemorative postage for the year 2021. That is Professor Nguyen Xien (1907-1997): The first person laying the foundation for the development of Vietnam’s revolutionary hydro-meteorological industry; Phu Lien Station is recognized by World Meteorological Organization (WMO) as “Meteorological station over 100 years old”; Cao Bang non-national Geopark; Dong Van Plateau Global Geopark; Trang An scenic complex; Bai Tu Long Heritage Garden. Some other landmarks are also available Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment introduce and participate in postage stamp issuance such as: Ramsar areas of Vietnam which have been recognized by the world as Xuan Thuy National Park; Cat Tien National Park; Ba Be Lake; Tram Chim National Park; Cape Ca Mau National Park; Con Dao National Park; Lang Sen Wetland Reserve; U Minh Thuong National Park ../.