An e-Government initiative begun last year by Ho Chi Minh city (HCM city) has increased efficiency in state and local agencies, permitting more online transactions by businesses and citizens.
The e-Government project, scheduled through 2010, is being implemented in 16 districts and 5 departments in HCM city . The departments of Planning and Investment, Finance, Science and Technology, Culture and Information and the Judiciary are using 23 different software programmes for administrative purposes and 10 for public services. Le Manh Ha, head of the Post and Telecommunications Department, said the city would continue to support local companies in trade promotion and investments as well as small and medium sized companies.
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