University Medical Centre successfully implements minimally invasive pulmonary valve replacement
HCM CITY — Doctors at the University Medical Centre in HCM City have successfully performed transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement on patients with congenital heart disease. Transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement is a minimally invasive surgery to replace a failing pulmonary valve, said Dr. Cao Đằng Khang, head of the hospital’s pediatric cardiovascular surgery department. The procedure helps improve blood flow with lower risk of infection and faster recovery than open surgery, he said. Doctors said that blood flow to the lungs may still be restricted after tetralogy of Fallot surgery and patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot may have a leaky pulmonary valve and need to have their pulmonary valve replaced. The girl, who is now 14 years old, has recently undergone transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement that took two hours at the hospital.
Source:Viet Nam News
May 27, 2023 16:32 UTC
Cooking, dance classes help popularise Vietnamese culture in Venezuela
A "non" dance performance at the ceremony held at UNEFA on May 26 (Photo: VNA)– The Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and the National Experimental Polytechnic University of the Armed Forces (UNEFA) of the Latin American country held a ceremony on May 26 to wrap up a cooking class and a “non” (Vietnamese conical hat) dance class at the school.In his remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador Vu Trung My thanked the Venezuelan Ministry of Defence and UNEFA for opening the cooking and “non” dance classes.He congratulated the learners on completing the courses and expressed his hope that they will help introduce the typical dishes and the iconic “non” dance of Vietnam to Venezuela n people.For his part, UNEFA Rector Pascualino Angiolillo appreciated the Vietnamese Embassy’s assistance for the organisation of the classes, which he described as meaningful activities honouring the cultural identities and values of Vietnam.He said the classes helped learners as well as lecturers at UNEFA gain a better understanding of the Vietnamese culture , thus helping enhance the friendship and multifaceted cooperation between the two countries./.
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May 27, 2023 15:40 UTC
MPI builds new investment incentives to match global minimum tax rule
HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is working on designing incentives and measures to support new investment activities amid the upcoming application of the global minimum tax. Việt Nam is one of the countries to join the OECD global minimum tax rule, a minimum rate of tax on corporate income internationally agreed upon and accepted by individual jurisdictions which was introduced in 2021. Each country would be eligible to a share of revenue generated by the tax. Việt Nam has opened its door for foreign investment for 35 years and provided many incentives for investors, she said, adding her ministry is working to adjust its investment incentive policy to ensure compatibility with the global minimum tax but with the least impact on businesses investing in Việt Nam. The official said that the foreign investment attraction strategy for the 2021-30 period aims to draw suitable markets and partners for cooperation to suit the world regional situation, repositioning investment flows and reducing dependence on risky and potentially disputed markets.
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May 27, 2023 12:52 UTC
Vietnam Pediatrics Association signs MoU to improve health care quality for children
HÀ NỘI — The Vietnam Pediatrics Association (VPA) and US drug company Pfizer (Việt Nam) on May 26 signed a memorandum of understanding for enhancing the capacity of paediatric healthcare workers in the country. In Việt Nam, some 33,000 children aged under five years die of preventable diseases every year. The World Health Organization said pneumonia is the leading cause of death of children under five years of age globally. "In the disease model in Việt Nam, infectious diseases ranked top, especially respiratory and gastrointestinal infections and seasonal epidemics, and they require attention in terms of both prevention and treatment," he said. Darrell Oh, general director of Pfizer Vietnam, said infectious diseases are a global concern in public health and antibiotics are a primary area of focus for Pfizer.
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May 27, 2023 10:53 UTC
New Nestlé products enhance children’s digestion, immune system
HCM CITY — Nestlé Vietnam has launched NAN Optipro Plus 4 formula products containing five human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs), a probiotic known as Bifidobacteria and Optipro protein, which the company says support children’s digestion and strengthen immune systems. Nestlé also adds an exclusive nutrient Optipro to the product, providing just the right amount of high-quality protein to help children digest and absorb nutrients and develop healthy muscle. "The advanced combination of five HMOs has been clinically proven to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. This, together with Bifidobacteria, can help reduce the risk of infections and support the immune system and digestive health in infants," Norbert Sprenger, senior expert at Nestlé Research, said. The products are imported directly from Switzerland and distributing through retail chains of mother and baby products such as Con Cưng, Kids Plaza, BiboMart and e-commerce platforms.
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May 27, 2023 10:20 UTC
Vinfast partners with BCA Europe to deploy a comprehensive trade-in solution across three European markets
Hà Nội – VinFast and BCA Europe have announced a new three-year Pan-European agreement on trade-in activities. This new partnership will create a fully digital and in-store trade-in solution to provide European customers with a convenient, seamless experience in their transition to electrified mobility. From June 2023, VinFast will integrate BCA’s trade-in module into its website to offer customers an easy way to sell their trade-in vehicles effortlessly and remotely. After providing standard information about their vehicle, customers receive a binding value for their trade-in vehicle. This mobile app, used in VinFast stores, and the trade-in solution available on the VinFast website are linked to a unified pricing system.
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May 27, 2023 01:12 UTC
VN-index logs weekly fall on large-cap stocks
HÀ NỘI — The market ended mixed on Friday, with the VN-Index weighed by losses in large-cap stocks, while foreign investors continued to net sell on two main exchanges. The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE) dropped by 0.87 points, or 0.08 per cent, to 1,063.76 points. Strong declines in large-cap stocks of attractive sectors, which dominate the market's trend, led to a decrease in the 30 biggest stocks tracker, VN30-Index. Twelve stocks in the VN30 basket went down, while 11 stocks increased and seven stayed unchanged. During the trade, investors poured more than VNĐ1.35 trillion into the exchange, equal to a trading volume of 86.5 million shares.
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May 27, 2023 01:12 UTC
State leader extends greetings on Lord Buddha’s birth anniversary
Talking to Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, Patriarch of the Patronage Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha at Hue Nghiem Pagoda, the State leader affirmed the Party and State’s consistent policy of respecting and ensuring people’s right to freedom of belief and religion. Highlighting the significance of the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha, Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang expressed his delight that under the Party’s leadership, Vietnam has been developing strongly and enjoying a growing stature in the world. Meeting with Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, President of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Council, at Minh Dao Pagoda, State President Thuong voiced his hope that the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha will uphold traditions of the Vietnamese Buddhism and contribute more to national development in the new period. Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon called on the State leader to keep supporting and creating favourable conditions for Buddhist followers to practice the religion and help with the national development./.
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May 26, 2023 19:39 UTC
VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES MAY 26/2023
It also looks to guarantee national water security while preventing pollution, degradation and depletion of water sources. In 1950, the Soviet Union was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with Vietnam, assisting Vietnam in its national liberation and development. Other sessions include digital transformation in Vietnam and Asia, sharing digital government and administration development data, digital transformation in finance, and Vietnam - Asia cooperation in the IT sector. The development of human resources must be closely linked to the optimal utilisation of resources to attract and retain high-quality human resources. Depending on the operational characteristics of businesses in the locality, the plan for high-quality human resources should be regularly updated and adjusted to match both the demand and policies for attracting and utilising human resources.
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May 26, 2023 19:30 UTC
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 25
Read full text – Vietnam should take more actions, including the facilitation of immigration procedures, in an effort to make itself a top destination for international tourists, the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) has suggested.The board said it supports amending e-visa granting for citizens of all countries and territories, and prolonging the duration of e-visas granted to foreigners entering Vietnam from 30 days to a maximum of three months with single and multiple entries applicable. Read full text - Governor General of Canada Mary Simon has rejoiced at the development of the Vietnam-Canada relationship over the past time, noting the bilateral economic-trade ties have been still growing despite COVID-19 impacts.This brings hope that economic cooperation will maintain its role as an important collaboration channel, and that partnerships in other spheres will be promoted in the time ahead, Simon told outgoing Vietnamese Ambassador Pham Cao Phong on May 25. Read full text – Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, on May 25 chaired a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers (May 29, 1948-2023).The event gathered members of Vietnamese representative agencies in New York, commanders and officers of the Vietnamese army and police forces on duty at the UN peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and Abyei region, and four Vietnamese peacekeeping officers on secondment at the UN headquarters. Read full text – The 2023 Vietnam – ASEAN Culture and Food Festival, the first of its kind, kicked off at Hoa Lu Sports Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on May 25 evening.Hosted by the Institute for Research Development and Conservation of Southeast Asian Art and Culture (IRSAC), the four-day event is one of a series of events designed to realise the goals of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025 and strengthen the ASEAN identity towards the 56th founding anniversary of ASEAN (August 8, 1967 – 2023). Read full text /.
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May 26, 2023 09:39 UTC
New regulations slow down vaccine supply, posing risk of disease infection in Việt Nam
HCM CITY — There are increasing concerns the prolonged vaccine shortage may soon lead to the resurgence of infectious diseases in Việt Nam. Hồng said that the health ministry is making efforts to restore the vaccine supply for the programme. "The vaccine supply is not something that can be instantly fulfilled, we need to have a plan to prepare for purchasing raw materials. Only with accurate forecasting and ordering can we ensure the domestic vaccine supply," said Hiền. Therefore, if the health ministry and localities have plans and place orders early, the enterprise can respond in a timely manner.
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May 26, 2023 02:45 UTC
Vietjet offers 50% discount on SkyBoss Business tickets
HCM CITY — Vietjet offers passengers business class tickets on the modern wide-body A330 aircraft with 50 per cent discount, applying to SkyBoss and SkyBoss Business ticket classes on all domestic and international flight networks. Additionally, SkyBoss Business ticket class offers travel insurance and guarantees priorities throughout the journey. Vietjet has received new wide-body A330 aircraft to respond to the needs of SkyBoss Business passengers, Vietjet Vice President Nguyễn Thanh Sơn said. "Vietjet welcomes people to experience its SkyBoss Business class with different services, green cuisine, macrobiotics, support for the use of recycled products, eco-friendly and bamboo material, towards the goal of a green future," Sơn said. When registering for the Vietjet SkyJoy loyalty programme, SkyBoss Business passengers can use double reward SkyPoints to redeem vouchers of Vietjet and services from 250 favorite brands of dining, resort and shopping in Việt Nam via SkyJoy mobile app or https://skyjoy.vietjetair.com.
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May 26, 2023 01:07 UTC
Vietnam News: 5-and-a-half-year jail term for noodle vendor in Vietnam for mocking a government official by copying ‘Salt Bee’
Vietnam News: Vietnam A noodle vendor has been sentenced to 5 and a half years in jail, just because he mocked a government official by mimicking a famous celebrity chef ‘Salt Bee’. The noodle vendor was accused of imitating celebrity chef ‘Salt Bee’ and targeted the top government official there, making fun of him. In this, he was seen imitating famous celebrity chef Salt Bee. ‘Salt Bee’ a famous celebrity chefThis hotel belonged to famous celebrity chef ‘Salt Bee’. Many such allegations have been leveled against the noodle vendor in the past as well.
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May 25, 2023 19:06 UTC
Vietnam makes efforts in ensuring animal health, care
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien speaks at the 90th General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health. Speaking at the event, Tien emphasised Vietnam's efforts over the years in enhancing animal health and care, and its coordination with countries to control animal health risks through the "One Health" approach, and fight zoonotic diseases. Vietnam is willing to welcome and expand cooperation on animal and human health protection, the Deputy Minister said. She said WOAH is willing to send experts to help Vietnam assess the safety of the epidemic areas. The French official said that France is ready to support Vietnam in modernising livestock production, developing sustainable agricultural development, innovations for agricultural development, and training.
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May 25, 2023 18:38 UTC
Two more Vietnamese confirmed dead in car accident in China
The scene of the accident in Jingxi city in Guangxi province of China (Source: china news)Hanoi (VNA) – Two more Vietnamese victims were confirmed dead in a car crash in Jingxi city in Guangxi province of China on May 19, bringing the total number of Vietnamese victims to 13, including 11 fatalities and two injured, reported the Vietnamese Consulate General in Nanning. At about 6:30 am on May 19, the car carrying 14 people overturned off a cliff and fell into a pond in Siming village of Jingxi City in Guangxi province. Earlier on May 21, the Vietnamese Consulate General in Nanning visited the two injured citizens. They are currently in stable conditions and wish to return home soon to reunite with their families. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs instructed the Consular Department and the Vietnamese Consulate General in Nanning to closely monitor the situation and work with the host authorities to assist families in repatriating the remains of their relatives and take necessary protection measures to bring home the injured victims soon./.
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May 25, 2023 17:48 UTC