The Hanoitimes - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation chose November 14 as World Diabetes Day to promote coordinated actions to control diabetes which is a critical global health issue. With the theme "Family acts together to early prevent diabetes", World Diabetes Day 2018 was held on November 11 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to raise people’s awareness of the importance of early diabetes prevention and control. The event was jointly held by the Ministry of Health, the Vietnam Young Doctors' Association, the Vietnam Youth Union of Hanoi, and AstraZeneca Vietnam. Young doctors are giving advice related to diabetes. Photo: Lien Chau On this occasion, doctors from eight major hospitals participated in a diabetes screening consultation for about 1,000 people living in two cities. Prof. Tran Van Thuan, president of the Vietnam Young Doctors' Association, said that with this activity, doctors will provide knowledge … [Read more...] about Vietnam raises awareness of early diabetes prevention
Ninth Vietnam-Singapore Deputy Minister-Level Defence Policy Dialogue
The two sides compared notes on the regional and global issues of shared concern, including defence and security challenges to both countries and the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) such as competition among major powers, the East Sea issue, and non-traditional security challenges. They were of the same mind about the need for the regional bloc to maintain its solidarity and central role in the regional security architecture while promoting the role and responsibilities of partner countries. With regard to bilateral defence ties, they expressed their delight at the growing ties between the two countries’ defence ministries and armies, especially the exchange of all-level delegations, training, information sharing, and cooperation between armed services. Earlier, Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh paid a courtesy visit to Singaporean Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen, who applauded the two defence ministries’ maintenance of the deputy minister-level Defence … [Read more...] about Ninth Vietnam-Singapore Deputy Minister-Level Defence Policy Dialogue
ASEAN ministers sign agreement on e-commerce
Trade ministers of ASEAN member countries pose for a photograph after signing an agreement on e-commerce in Singapore yesterday. - Photo Courtesy of the Singaporean Trade and Industry MinistryViet Nam News SINGAPORE — Economic ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Thursday signed an agreement to facilitate cross-border e-commerce transactions within the region. The agreement, finalised after nine rounds of negotiations which started last June, is the grouping’s first agreement on e-commerce. It was signed on the sidelines of the 17th ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Council Meeting in Singapore. Apart from facilitating cross-border e-commerce transactions, the pact will also look to foster an environment of trust and confidence in the use of e-commerce as well as enhance collaboration in promoting the regional economic growth. Speaking that the signing ceremony, Singapore Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said that ASEAN is … [Read more...] about ASEAN ministers sign agreement on e-commerce
Vietnam ratifies CPTPP
Vietnam ratifies CPTPP By Vu Dung Voting result of 96.70% passes the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership at the sixth sitting of the 14th National Assembly today, November 12 - PHOTO: THUY DUNG HANOI – All 469 National Assembly (NA) deputies present at the plenary session today, November 12, reached a consensus to pass the resolution ratifying the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and associated regulations. Under the resolution, the Government, the Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People's Procuracy and the relevant agencies are responsible for reviewing law drafts and other legal policies to propose the competent authorities amend and supplement or issue these drafts early to ensure the unification of the system and follow the right track of meeting the commitments of the CPTPP. Besides this, the Prime Minister will be in charge of endorsing plans and directing the relevant agencies … [Read more...] about Vietnam ratifies CPTPP
NA deputies approve CPTPP
NA deputies approve CPTPP By Vu Dung Voting result of 96.70% passes the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership at the sixth sitting of the 14th National Assembly today, November 12 - PHOTO: THUY DUNG HANOI – All 469 National Assembly (NA) deputies present at the plenary session today, November 12, reached a consensus to pass the resolution ratifying the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and associated regulations. Under the resolution, the Government, the Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People's Procuracy and the relevant agencies are responsible for reviewing law drafts and other legal policies to propose the competent authorities amend and supplement or issue these drafts early to ensure the unification of the system and follow the right track of meeting the commitments of the CPTPP. Besides this, the Prime Minister will be in charge of endorsing plans and directing the relevant … [Read more...] about NA deputies approve CPTPP