However, on his answering National Assembly deputies’ questions on November 17, Minister Hop also reviewed weaknesses in the press in terms of information.
In 2008 and 2009, the Ministry investigated 96 such violations, leading to the revocation of 19 press cards.
The minister answered questions relating to the management of content and the provision of services on the internet, as well as the planning of the telecommunications infrastructure.
Regarding the ministry’s duty in internet management, particularly online games and websites with harmful content, the Minister said his ministry issued a system of legal documents on management of the internet and continues to flesh out mechanisms and policies on the issue.
The ministry is also building draft regulations on the management of online games to replace existing Circular 60, which is expected to be submitted to the Prime Minister in the next quarter.
To prevent the adverse impacts from the internet, the ministry should comprehensively take three measures in the areas of administration, technology, and education, focusing on education in families, schools and social organisations to raise awareness of the use of information from the internet among the public, particularly the younger generation.