According to Ms. Thu, integration with the national digital television platform will help Sony users easily access official State information sources. However, because Sony is a global corporation, implementation will require a specific roadmap.
“Currently, the VTVGo app is available on Sony TV’s app store, sometimes even in the top recommended apps for TV viewers,” said a Sony representative.
With more than 45 million users, VTVGo has now been recognized by the Ministry of Information and Communications as a digital platform serving the people. By the end of 2023, this platform has integrated 7 essential national TV channels and 50 local TV channels across the country.
Mr. Pham Anh Chien, Deputy Director of the Center for Digital Content Production and Development (VTV Digital), the unit that developed the VTVGo application, said that this is a platform completely developed by Vietnamese people. That is also one of the criteria that makes VTVGo recognized as a national digital platform.
The Ministry of Information and Communications also wants to bring VTVGo shortcuts to the remote controls of domestic TV manufacturers.
There are currently about 12 million smart TVs installing the VTVGo application. The average viewing time on the app is about 1 hour 30 minutes, equivalent to regular television viewing time. This shows the new trend of watching television among users on the Internet. In particular, digital platforms like VTVGo will also be the fastest form of communication to reach all Vietnamese people.
Deputy Director of VTV Digital said that when TV manufacturers integrate the VTVGo application, this will benefit both VTV audiences and users because quality content is available for free on the device. fee. This will also create attraction for TV product lines when sold on the market.
According to Mr. Le Quang Tu Do, Director of the Department of Radio, Television and Electronic Information, after the VTVGo application is pre-installed on the TV screen interface, the Department’s wish is to bring the VTVGo shortcut to the remote control. away from domestic TV manufacturers. In 2024, the Ministry of Information and Communications is implementing steps to realize this goal.
