In 2011, despite the difficulties of the general economy, Saigon Telecommunications & Technologies Corporation (SAIGONTEL) always strives to maintain its development progress, consistently on the way to become one of the leading telecommunications and IT enterprises in VietnamIn the leading IT - telecom companies in Vietnam. 

Milestones of the year

Taking the opportunity of developing non-state enterprises in investing and exploiting telecommunications infrastructure, SAIGONTEL has boldly acquired 30% of shares and officially became the largest shareholder of Post and Telecommunications Services Joint Stock Company Saigon Telecom (SPT) - a major telecommunications brand in Vietnam with full license and resources…Accordingly, SaigonTel directly participates in SPT's current key projects, including: S-Fone Mobile Network, AAG Marine Network, NGN Network, Optical Fiber Network and Microwave Network. With the direct management of SPT's key projects, SAIGONTEL's Board of Management expects to accelerate its business activities, bringing financial benefits to the Company and, in particular, to long-term shareholders.

Mr. Vu Ngoc Anh - Director of Bac Ninh Branch, representative of SAIGONTEL received the Gold Star Award 2011 - Photo: H.T.C

In the field of communication, in August 2011, the VTC6 - SaigonTelevision channel of VTC - SaigonTel Media JSC (VSM - SaigonTel member) was officially broadcasted on the television channel Culture - Arts and Economy - Integration. It is estimated that the total cost of advertising on Vietnam's television market is now over $ 400 million per year. Contributing to the media market with high investment and nationwide analogue coverage promises to bring Saigon Channel an attractive part in the "cake" of TV commercials, resulting in Many value added for shareholders.

In addition, in the past year, in order to increase competitiveness and meet the demand for diversification of high-quality ICT services, SAIGONTEL continued to focus on digital content development, aiming to promote investment and expanding business activities as well as participating in the field of distribution of high-quality handsets in the telecommunications industry ...According to statistics, digital content revenue of Vietnam in 2011 reached about $ 1.2 billion . With an annual growth rate of 35-40%, this is a very potential market for high growth and profitability.

Typical awards

In 2011 also marks the 9th year of SAIGONTEL's development with many awards: Golden Star of Vietnam 2011, Saigon Enterprise 2011, Strong brand 2011 ... Especially, Chairman of the Board of Directors - Mr. Dang Thanh Tam, was honored as one of 5 typical businessmen to win the "Ernst & Young - Entrepreneurial Entrepreneurs of Vietnam 2011" Award.

Mr. Hoang Si Hoa (who in the middle, the first row) representatives of SAIGONTEL received flowers and the title of "Saigon Typical Enterprises 2011" - Photo: N. V. T 

These achievements are not much, but in the context of many difficulties and challenges, these titles and awards have proved the continuous efforts of employees - employees throughout the Company. At the same time, it is also a great encouragement, encouragement SAIGONTEL efforts, strive further in the next journey.

For a sustainable SAIGONTEL

After 9 years of establishment and development, SAIGONTEL is one of the leading ICT companies in Vietnam. The results of the company have been recognized by a series of awards, titles: Golden Globe Awards 2008, 2009; Corporate Award for Community 2009; "Prestigious Foreign Trade Brand" 2009; Prestigious Securities Brand Award 2009, 2010; Top 500 largest private enterprises in Vietnam (VNR 500) for many years; Top 500 Fastest Growing Enterprises in Vietnam 2010; Vietnam Gold Star Award 2010, 2011; is one of the 120 enterprises leading the strong brand name Vietnam 2010, 2011... 

It can be said that in order to achieve these achievements, besides the vision and proper strategic direction of the Board of Directors, the strict management of the Board of Executive, the active support of the shareholders ... the contribution of all employees - employees throughout the company. And, with faith, solidarity, striving non-stop, surely SAIGONTEL will grow more and fly higher, fly further.

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