Within the framework of the 16th ASEAN Ministers of Information Conference (AMRI 16) taking place in Da Nang City, on the afternoon of September 22, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung had a meeting with the head of the delegation of the Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore.

At the meeting, the two countries prioritized strengthening content management on the broadcasting system and social networks, promoting the handling of fake and bad news, and building a healthy and safe cyberspace.

Along with that, the two sides proposed to cooperate in exchanging learning materials and skills training programs for reporters, especially the application of technology in journalism...

The 16th ASEAN Information Ministers' Conference has important significance, demonstrating Vietnam's proactive and responsible role in multilateral diplomacy and affirming the meaning of ASEAN cooperation.

This conference, Vietnam chose the theme: "Communication: From Information to Knowledge for a Resilient and Adaptive ASEAN".

Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung received the head of the delegation of the Ministry of Communications and Information of Singapore

This topic highlights the role and mission of the media field in the new period, making information the driving force of development, not only providing information, but also promoting the transformation from information into knowledge. , to build a resilient ASEAN, strengthen its internal capacity, resilience and adaptability to affirm the role and position of ASEAN not only looking inward, but also ready to respond to fluctuations in the current situation. current world situation.

Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam shared that at this conference, host Vietnam brought very specific initiatives and messages.

According to the Deputy Minister, Vietnam's first proposal is related to the issue of awareness education, especially digital awareness for citizens. Second, it is imperative to have methods to force cross-border media platforms to fully comply with national laws and national and regional codes of conduct related to sensitive issues such as culture. , identity…

The issue of responsibility of cross-border social networking platforms as well as the ethical issue of technology applied in communications were raised by Vietnam to the ministers and approved to be included in the declaration. joint conference.

The third initiative Vietnam brought to the conference, which is also an issue we are carrying out in the country, is to protect citizens not simply against fake news, but to make official information (media) government) can appear on digital platforms so that people can access them easily. Vietnam's fourth initiative is convert Number of all basic information...

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