Decision No. 48/2008/QD-BTTTT of the Ministry of Information and Communications stipulates the issuance of four initial digits of the National Postal Code for use in public postal network operations. Vietnam Post Corporation is responsible for constructing and completing the six-digit national postal code, detailed to the address cluster level.
Scope of application
Vietnam Post Corporation, agencies and units under the Ministry of Information and Communications, Directors of Provincial Departments of Information and Communications, postal service users.
Key points
- The Ministry of Information and Communications issues four initial digits of the National Postal Code for public postal network operations.
- Vietnam Post Corporation constructs and completes the six-digit national postal code, detailed to the address cluster level.
- Vietnam Post Corporation reports to the Ministry of Information and Communications at least thirty days before implementing the six-digit national postal code.
- This Decision takes effect fifteen (15) days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps improve management efficiency and organization of postal activities, meeting citizens' information needs.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties in transitioning from a four-digit to a six-digit postal code for businesses and users.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many initial digits of the National Postal Code does the Ministry of Information and Communications issue?
The Ministry of Information and Communications issues four (04) initial digits of the National Postal Code.
What responsibilities does Vietnam Post Corporation have in constructing the national postal code?
Vietnam Post Corporation is responsible for constructing and completing two (02) subsequent digits of the National Postal Code, issuing the full six (06)-digit National Postal Code.
What is the reporting period before implementing the six-digit national postal code?
Vietnam Post Corporation must report to the Ministry of Information and Communications at least thirty days before implementing the six-digit national postal code.
When does this Decision take effect?
This Decision takes effect fifteen (15) days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Who is responsible for implementing this Decision?
Vietnam Post Corporation, agencies and units under the Ministry of Information and Communications, Directors of Provincial Departments of Information and Communications, General Director of Vietnam Post Corporation, organizations and individuals participating in postal activities, and postal service users are responsible for implementing this Decision.
Full text
AND COMMUNICATIONS
Pursuant to …;
Issuing four (4) initial digits of the National Postal Code
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MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Pursuant to the Telecommunications Law dated May 25, 2002;
Pursuant to Decree No. 187/2007/ND-CP dated December 25, 2007 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Information and Communications.
At the proposal of the Director of the Post Department,
DECISION:
Article 1. Issuing four (4) initial digits of the National Postal Code detailed to the district/county level for use in the operation of the public postal network and postal services within the entire country.
Article 2. Based on the four (4) initial digits issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnam Post Corporation shall be responsible for developing and completing the next two (2) digits of the National Postal Code and issuing the full six (6)-digit National Postal Code detailed to the delivery address cluster level.
Article 3. Vietnam Post Corporation shall be responsible for reporting to the Ministry of Information and Communications at least thirty (30) days prior to implementing the six-digit National Postal Code.
Article 4. This Decision shall take effect fifteen (15) days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
During implementation, if there are difficulties or obstacles, Vietnam Post Corporation and users shall be responsible for reflecting them to the Ministry of Information and Communications for review and resolution.
Article 5. The Director of the Postal Department, Heads of agencies and units under the Ministry of Information and Communications, Directors of Provincial Departments of Information and Communications, General Director of Vietnam Post Corporation, organizations and individuals participating in postal activities, and users are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
DEPUTY MINISTER
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