HCM CITY — The application of diagnostic technologies in the laboratory and artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly important role in the fight against infectious diseases, especially new or emerging infectious diseases, Nguyễn Vũ Trung, director of the Pasteur Institute in HCM City, said at a scientific conference held in HCM City on Friday (November 22). The Pasteur Institute in HCM City organised the scientific conference on infectious diseases and public health issues in the post-COVID-19 era. The conference shared and updated the latest scientific research results on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases; antibiotic resistance, new vaccine research, laboratory quality management, non-communicable diseases, and other public health issues after the pandemic. “These technological advances could help us better respond to recognising new or emerging infectious diseases, and minimise their impact on public health,” he said. Many delegates also pointed out difficulties and challenges in the control and prevention of infectious diseases and discussed to find solutions together.

NEW DELHI – A delegation from the Communist Review led by its Editor-in-Chief Assoc. Prof Lê Hải Bình is paying a working trip to India from November 21-26. The delegation started the agenda by laying a wreath at the statue of President Hồ Chí Minh in New Delhi. They later visited the headquarters of the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) in the capital, and met with National Secretary of the CPI’s International Department Pallab Sengupta and R.Arun Kumar, member of the CPI-M Central Committee and its International Department. Praising the role and stature of the CPI and the CPI-M in India, he hoped for a stronger and more sustainable relationship between the CPV and the two Indian parties.

Police in Thanh Hoa Province, north-central Vietnam on Friday announced the arrests of 17 members of a loan shark group where debtors were forced to pay interest rates of up to 600 percent per annum. Investigators in the provincial capital city of Thanh Hoa on the same day filed charges against the 17 for their involvement in illegal money-lending activities. Previously, 13 members of this loan shark operation were arrested during simultaneous raids on their residences, mostly located in Thanh Hoa City, where officers seized 12 mobile phones, 37 loan contracts, four cars, VND477 million (US$18,700) in cash, and various loan-related documents. Further investigations led to four additional suspects, who are also residents of Thanh Hoa City, being arrested. Like us on Facebook or follow us on X to get the latest news about Vietnam!

The road leading to the snake village in Tanzania. While exploring Tanzania, YouTuber Phan Thanh Quoc, known as "The Nomad," visited the Zigua people's Snake Village to learn about their cultural practice of snake dancing. The Snake Village is located nearly 100 kilometers from the central area, accessible only via rugged dirt roads. Everyone in the community is skilled in catching snakes and performing the snake dance. A "snake dance ensemble" includes multiple drummers playing differently sized Ngoma drums to produce various rhythms.

A family in Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam caused a stir in the online community by placing an old car high in front of their house as a keepsake. Duc moved to Dong Nai Province from the north-central province of Ha Tinh to start a business when he was young. An old car is placed high in front of a house as a keepsake in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam. / Tuoi TreAfter purchasing a new car, Duc decided not to sell the old one but kept it as a memento. An old car is placed high in front of a house as a keepsake in Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province, southern Vietnam.

Banning motorbikes - a complex issueYour browser does not support the audio element. Hà Nội is facing a serious problem because of polluted air and traffic congestion. Authorities plan to limit motorbikes in inner districts after 2025 and them gradually ban reduce the number of bikes on the roads from 2030. Are motorbikes the problem? Watch our video and tell us your comments.

Kyokuyo Co., Ltd., Japan’s third largest seafood processor, has opened a US$12.65 million factory in Vietnam’s Long An Province, following concerns about Fukushima water safety and overdependence on China, according to Japan’s Nikkei Asia newspaper. As the first facility of the Japanese seafood giant in Vietnam, the factory specializes in producing crab and fish filets with workshops and machinery imported from Japan and Europe. Kyokuyo plans to export products from this factory to around the world, including to Japan and Southeast Asia. In August 2023, after Japan began discharging treated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean, China banned all seafood imports from Japan. Kyokuyo is Japan's third largest seafood producer by assets after Maruha Nichiro and Nissui, as of March, Nikkei Asia said, citing Statista data.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) caused close to 270,000 deaths in Vietnam between 2020 and 2023, according to the World Health Organization. This alarming statistic was revealed at a press conference announcing the launch of a community program on AMR prevention and control in Hanoi on Friday. Besides, environmental pollution, including antimicrobial residues in water sources, has worsened AMR, threatening ecosystems and public health nationwide. Rural and low-income communities will bear the brunt of the overuse of antimicrobials and AMR, widening healthcare disparities. The program will also include the development of an online platform providing AMR-related in-depth information, infographics, and videos to educate the public on the responsible antimicrobial use.

Achievements Việt Nam’s journey in organ transplantation began in 1992, with its first kidney transplant performed with assistance from foreign experts. By early this year the country had performed nearly 8,000 organ transplants, including over 7,000 kidney transplants and 500 liver transplants, saving thousands of lives. Việt Nam now performs more than 1,000 organ transplants annually, making it a leading country in Southeast Asia in this field. There are about 300 brain dead persons in Việt Nam every day, yet most of their organs go unused. By streamlining registration and enabling better tracking of potential donors, Việt Nam can increase efficiency and build public trust.

Indonesian customers take delivery of the VF 5 during the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week 2024 event. JAKARTA, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 November 2024 - VinFast Auto has officially launched the delivery of its electric VF 5, at the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week, held from November 22 to December 1, 2024. Additionally, customers choosing installment plans will benefit from 0% interest, no administrative fees, and no service charges for the first year.To alleviate potential concerns about transitioning to electric vehicles in Indonesia, VinFast has introduced an attractive resale value guarantee. Starting from November 24, attendees can also test drive the VF 5 and VF e34 to experience these smart and modern electric vehicles, tailored for urban lifestyles.Hashtag: #vinfastThe issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. VinFast's product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses.

Bringing together UK and global expertise, the 12th edition of the global language testing and assessment conference explores how language learning and assessment can drive social and economic progress, boost education quality, and contribute to global interconnectedness. New Directions East Asia 2024, the 12th edition of the global language testing and assessment conference, was held in Bangkok, Thailand from 21 to 23 November 2024. English language policy, learning systems, and assessment Policy and society English alongside other languages Technology and AIHONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 22 November 2024 - The British Council's flagship event on language testing and assessment, New Directions East Asia 2024 , brings together regional and international leaders in education from 21 to 23 November in Bangkok, Thailand. It invites meaningful discussions on how language assessment policies can drive social and economic progress, boost education quality, and contribute to global interconnectedness. I am delighted that this year's New Directions East Asia conference in Thailand will explore the transformative role of language assessment on individuals and society".This year's New Directions East Asia conference examines the impact of language assessment policy at various levels:The conference focuses on the impact of language assessment policies at both the macro and micro levels.

Whimsical White ChristmasAvenue K Shopping Mall celebrates the official launch of the Whimsical White Christmas on 20th November 2024. This holiday season, Avenue K Shopping Mall fulfils your dreams with its theme of '' right in the heart of KL. About Avenue K Shopping MallAvenue K is Kuala Lumpur's coolest urban hub, where life and creativity are celebrated. Far from a regular shopping mall, Avenue K is an experiential destination that has transformed the art of shopping. Avenue K is where you make friends, and create trend.

The Việt Nam University of Fine Arts (VNUFA) has relaunched its Journal of Fine Arts Research as a tribute and celebration of the Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20. The online version is already available with the sections of home page, published issues, research and exchange, authors - works, foreign fine arts and authors. The editor-in-chief said the journal's predecessor was a fine arts scientific research special magazine first published in 2002 with four issues per year. In 2014, the magazine was upgraded to the Journal of Fine Arts Research, following a decision by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and published four times a year. During its formation and development, the journal has published a large number of scientific articles in different categories including ancient and modern fine arts and education.

Source: vn.usembassy.govMore than 31,000 Vietnamese students are pursuing education in the United States, with a significant concentration in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. This data was shared during the International Education Week, held from November 18–22 in Hanoi. According to the Open Doors Report by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of Vietnamese students at universities and colleges in the US continues to grow, reaching 22,066 students in the 2023–2024 academic year. Including all levels of study, the total number exceeds 31,000 students, making Vietnam the leading ASEAN country in terms of students studying in the US. Notably, nearly 50% of Vietnamese students in the US are enrolled in STEM fields, supporting Vietnam's goals to develop a skilled workforce for high-tech industries.

Eight family members in Buon Ma Thuot, a city in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, were hospitalized after eating dog meat earlier this week. On Monday, H.M.Nie and her family hosted a party in Tan Lap Ward, Buon Ma Thuot, where they served dog meat. After the meal, eight people in the family began to develop fevers, nausea, and fatigue. According to the Dak Lak Department of Health, the eight were suspected to have had poisoning. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam!