The portal is estimated to save VND4.22 trillion (US$181.5 million) per year for the state budget. The figure would continue to rise with more online public services integrated into the portal.

The portal would help speed up administrative procedures, and ensure transparency, accuracy, efficiency and convenience for all parties involved.

Hanoi identified the satisfaction of enterprises and citizens as the gauge of the city’s governance, said Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.

Japan expects Vietnam to continue using Japanese technologies and equipment in the development of e-government.

The establishment of e-government is an advancing step in administrative reform and improvements in the business environment.