Decision No. 17/2001/QĐ-TTg transfers the function of coordinating Internet activities from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment to the Posts and Telecommunications Administration. This decision shall take effect fifteen days after the date of signing.
Key points
- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment → no longer has the function of coordinating Internet activities in Vietnam
- The Posts and Telecommunications Administration → is assigned the function of coordinating and managing Internet activities in Vietnam
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Information technology enterprises may need to adjust their plans and work procedures to align with this change.
- Internet users will not be directly affected by this decision.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When will the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment lose its function of coordinating Internet?
The function of coordinating Internet activities will be transferred from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment to the Posts and Telecommunications Administration immediately upon the effectiveness of this Decision.
What functions related to the Internet will be assigned to the Posts and Telecommunications Administration?
The Posts and Telecommunications Administration will be assigned the function of coordinating and managing Internet activities in Vietnam, including harmonizing and coordinating among ministries, sectors, and localities in the management and development of Internet networks and services.
When does this decision come into effect?
This decision shall take effect fifteen days after the date of signing.
Which agencies are responsible for implementing this decision?
Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities are responsible for implementing this decision.
Who is affected by this decision?
This decision primarily affects the Posts and Telecommunications Administration and related agencies, while businesses and Internet users are not directly impacted.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the transfer of functions to coordinate Internet activities in Vietnam
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PRIME MINISTER
Pursuant to the Government Organization Law dated September 30, 1992;
In order to gradually improve efficiency and perfect state management over Internet activities in Vietnam;
At the proposal of the Minister and Head of the Government Office,
DECISION:
Article 1. Transfer the function of coordinating Internet activities in Vietnam from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment to the General Post Office Corporation.
Article 2. In addition to the functions and tasks prescribed in Decree No. 12/CP dated March 11, 1996 of the Government, the General Post Office Corporation shall also have the function of harmonizing and coordinating among ministries, sectors, and localities in managing and developing Internet networks and services in Vietnam.
This Decision shall take effect fifteen days from the date of signature.
Article 4. The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing this Decision.
VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE GOVERNMENT
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