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Locals rush to get vaccinated against H1N1 influenzaThe Saigon Times Daily HCMC - Many parents and people who are disease-prone have taken the initiative to get vaccinated against the swine flu virus H1N1, after news broke out that the disease has seen complicated developments, Phap Luat newspaper reported. The HCMC University Medical Center has recorded an increasing number of adults requesting the H1N1 influenza virus vaccine, fluctuating between 30 and 50 doses per day. Most of them are middle-aged, have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causing trouble breathing and were recommended for the vaccine by doctors. Besides this, many parents reportedly took their children to the Vietnam Vaccine JS Company (VNVC) in HCMC’s Phu Nhuan District for vaccination on June 17. Phan Hai Phong, seen carrying his child while waiting in line at the company to get the vaccine, said his baby was four months old and not eligible to receive the flu shot. He and his wife wanted to get … [Read more...] about Locals rush to get vaccinated against H1N1 influenza

Two more prosecuted over asset appropriation case at DongA BankThe Saigon Times Daily Two more individuals are charged with alleged involvement in an asset appropriation case at DongA Bank Commercial Joint Stock Bank - PHOTO: TL HCMC - Ministry of Public Security investigators have filed charges against two more individuals for their alleged involvement in an asset appropriation case at DongA Bank Commercial Joint Stock Bank, according to a report in Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper. Pham Van Phuoc, former director of Nam Dinh Food JSC, was accused of abusing his position and power to appropriate assets, while Nguyen Thi Cuc, former head of DongA Bank’s Supervisory Board, was charged with negligence leading to serious consequences. In the case directed by the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption, investigators have prosecuted 25 individuals and recovered assets valued at some VND2.8 trillion (US$122.4 million). In early April, the Ministry of Public Security completed … [Read more...] about Two more prosecuted over asset appropriation case at DongA Bank

New urban projects to affect 50,000 houses in HCMCBy Van Nam Ramshackle houses encroach on the canal. Some 50,000 households will be affected by urban projects over the next three years - PHOTO: VAN NAM HCMC – New urban development and embellishment projects slated for launch in the 2018-2020 period in HCMC will affect some 50,000 houses, according to a report from the HCMC Department of Construction. Over the next three years, 526 projects on urban renovation will be deployed, and site clearance will affect 1,600 houses in District 2, some 2,500 houses in District 4, 1,700 others in District 6, some 1,900 houses in District 7 and 15,000 others in District 8. Among the 50,000 affected households, 32,700 households have asked for resettlement. District 8, an area crisscrossed with canals, is home to many houses encroaching on canals, so resettlement is considered necessary. The department noted that the city will prioritize building some 20,000 budget houses to serve the … [Read more...] about New urban projects to affect 50,000 houses in HCMC

HCMC deputy Party chief faces disciplineThe Saigon Times Daily An aerial view of part of a 32.5-hectare site in Nha Be District, which Tan Thuan Investment and Construction Co Ltd transferred to Quoc Cuong Gia Lai - PHOTO: PLO.VN HCMC – The Standing Board of the HCMC Party Committee on June 4 proposed disciplinary measures against Tat Thanh Cang, permanent deputy secretary of the HCMC Party Committee, due to his responsibility in a controversial land transfer deal, local media reports. According to the committee, Cang, who is also a member of the Party Central Committee, has violated State regulations on asset management and property investment. The committee will assign a relevant unit to collect documents on the case and send them to the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission. Tat Thanh Cang, permanent deputy secretary of the HCMC Party Committee - PHOTO: VNA Earlier, Cang had been found involved in the land transaction between Tan Thuan … [Read more...] about HCMC deputy Party chief faces discipline

Epidemic experts: No need to panic about H1N1 fluHoang Nhung Local people should not be overly concerned about H1N1 flu, as it is a common disease - PHOTO: T.C HCMC – The news on Saturday that 16 patients at Tu Du Maternity Hospital in HCMC were infected with the H1N1 influenza, and 90 others have been discharged from the hospital, has caused concern among members of the public. However, epidemic experts advised local residents to remain calm. Doctor Nguyen Ba My Nhi, deputy director of Tu Du Maternity Hospital, said H1N1 flu, a contagious respiratory disease that causes symptoms similar to those of seasonal influenza in people, is not especially dangerous, as the hospital is able to isolate those infected with it from the community. H1N1 flu patients need to be segregated for medical examination and treatment when they are in the hospital, since Tu Du is a maternity hospital and contagious diseases can be dangerous for pregnant women and infants. Doctor Nguyen Van Vinh … [Read more...] about Epidemic experts: No need to panic about H1N1 flu