Distinguished guests,

On behalf of the Danang authorities, I would like to welcome and express my sincere interest in the Vietnam E-government Symposium 2005 held in Danang today.

The 3rd Vietnam E-government Symposium 2005 was opened at the Sandy Beach Resort of Danang City with the participation of leaders of provinces and cities nationwide and domestic and foreign IT experts and corporations. Danang PC chairman Hoang Tuan Anh gave the welcome speech.

The 3rd Vietnam E-government Symposium/Exhibition will take place at the Sandy Beach Resort, No.255 Princess Huyen Tran street of Ngu Hanh Son District, Danang City on December 2.

Singapore - The Global Entrepolis @ Singapore 2005 was held by the Singaporean Businessmen Association from 26 - 28 September. The annual symposium was one of major events of the Southeast Asian region in 2005. Mr. Li Xiao Long, Singapore’s Prime Minister attended and addressed the symposium.