It occurs when blood flowing to an area of brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die without timely emergency treatment. As per the World Stroke Association’s figure, one in six people in the world will suffer a stroke. The illness will badly affect financial situation and spirit of patients’ relatives. Stroke patients who reach the hospital within one hour of symptoms to receive a clot-busting drug will have higher chance of recovering than those arrive at clinics later. Researchers call the first hour of symptom onset "the golden hour." To provide more information of the ailment to residents, a seminar on updates of stroke treatment methods will be taken place on November 17 in HCMC with the participation of leading experts who will talk about how to find out a people having stroke and golden hours as well as advanced treatment methods.By THANH AN - Translated by UYEN PHUONG … [Read more...] about 200,000 Vietnamese people have stroke annually
Int’l Food Industry Exhibition gets underway in HCM City
The products on display at the event included, beverages, tea, coffee, food materials, processed food, food processing equipment, fruit and vegetables. Do Thang Hai, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, when addressing the opening ceremony said Foodexpo 2018 is one of the biggest agriculture, seafood and food industry exhibitions in Vietnam. The national trade promotion event, gives the organizing board to perfect opportunity to implement practical activities in order to share production, trade and market trends, therefore helping businesses to plan their operations to better meet the demands of consumers, said Mr Hai. The opening day of Vietnam Foodexpo 2018 has welcomed a large number of visitors, particularly businesspeople and buyers from key markets such as the Republic of Korea, Japan, China, the US, France, Singapore, Malaysia, India and Thailand as well as from many localities within Vietnam. The expo, which will run until November 17, opens to commercial visitors during the … [Read more...] about Int’l Food Industry Exhibition gets underway in HCM City
PNJ, STF present scholarships to university students in Quy Nhon
PNJ, STF present scholarships to university students in Quy NhonBy Tuyet Lan Lam Trang Thuy Tien, retail director of PNJ’s Central Vietnam Branch, gives scholarships to students of Quy Nhon University - PHOTO: TUYET LAN HCMC - Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company (PNJ) and the Saigon Times Foundation (STF) under the Saigon Times Group presented 10 scholarships worth VND2 million each to students of Quy Nhon University last week. This was part of the 2018 STF-PNJ Scholarship Program during which PNJ and STF aim to donate 100 scholarships worth VND2 million each to students at universities nationwide, including the HCMC University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Quy Nhon University, Binh Duong University, and Can Tho University. Scholarship recipients should perform well in school but have poor family backgrounds. In addition to the scholarships, PNJ cooperated with Quy Nhon University to host the “Spread the golden trust” program to provide students with … [Read more...] about PNJ, STF present scholarships to university students in Quy Nhon
Goethe-Institut HCMC to organize “The Blue Hour” culinary program
Goethe-Institut HCMC to organize “The Blue Hour” culinary programThe Saigon Times Daily German food is served at “The Blue Hour” in Wellington. A similar event will be held by the Goethe-Institut HCMC at Thuong Nhat Bistro in District 2 on November 19 - PHOTO: COURTESY OF GOETHE-INSTITUT HCMC - In cooperation with German master chef Mirko Trenkner and Vietnamese celebrity chef Steven Long, German cultural center Goethe-Institut in HCMC will take guests on a culinary journey called “The Blue Hour” on November 19. The two culinary artists will form a symbiosis of the respective country’s cuisine and create a menu of German and Vietnamese specialties. This is part of the “Wanderlust Küche - A Culinary Dialogue” project jointly implemented by the German Cultural Centers in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand, with the theme “Tables without Borders”. In Germany, the term “Blue Hour” (Die Blaue … [Read more...] about Goethe-Institut HCMC to organize “The Blue Hour” culinary program
NTUC Club celebrates 30th anniversary of Downtown East
NTUC Club celebrates 30th anniversary of Downtown EastBy Truc Nhu People have fun at Wild Wild Wet water park in Downtown East - PHOTO: COURTESY OF DOWNTOWN EAST SINGAPORE - The Singapore National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Club celebrates the 30th anniversary of its key property Downtown East on November 10 with a day of music, food and carnival fun. Downtown East is an integrated lifestyle and recreational destination, which caters to the wide interests of modern youths and families by bringing exciting activities and fun facilities under one roof. The celebratory event featured star-studded local musicians and bands including The Sam Willows and THELIONCITYBOY, as well as yummy treats at the food bazaar, fun attractions at the carnival, and engaging activities at the Community Village. In the last 30 years, Downtown East has undergone several transformations to keep pace with the changing needs and aspirations of members. “Downtown East has evolved from a humble … [Read more...] about NTUC Club celebrates 30th anniversary of Downtown East