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The exhibition aims to bring the voice of autistic children to the community and to spread their artistic souls. An art exhibition titled "Heart For Autism" featuring works by renowned Vietnamese artists Dinh Cong Dat and Dinh Quan and 15 paintings by children with autism will open in Pan Pacific Hanoi from June 2 to 4. Artist Dinh Cong Dat instructs autistic children from Hope Center to draw pictures. Photo: Thuy Linh The cultural event, co-organized by the hotel, Do Thuy Nga, founder of Hope Center and artist Dinh Cong Dat, aims to call the community's attention to the spiritual life of autistic children and create a sustainable future for them. Children with autism may struggle to develop language skills. Singing and drawing are ways to communicate their thoughts and reveal their inner world to others. With the motivation to bring happiness to their lives, Doctor Do Thuy Nga, Director of Hope Center, has organized many special painting classes for them, … [Read more...] about Art exhibition “Heart For Autism” to open in Hanoi

Doctors at the University Medical Centre in HCM City perform transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement on a patient with repaired tetralogy of Fallot. (Photo courtesy of the hospital) HCM City (VNA) - Doctors at the University Medical Centre in Ho Chi Minh 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 Dang 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. The hospital has so far performed the procedure for five patients with repaired tetralogy of Fallot. Tetralogy of Fallot, a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart, accounts for between 5% and 10% of all congenital cardiac defects, cardiologists said. A young … [Read more...] about University Medical Centre successfully implements minimally invasive pulmonary valve replacement

The Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City has said it will join hands with cross-border e-commerce platforms to support local exporters in shipping products to the world on a larger scale and in a more professional way. This is among the solutions that the city will adopt this year to help Vietnamese enterprises overcome difficulties and foster industrial production, trade, and green export. Enhancing business via online and digital channels will help exporting enterprises reduce costs and access customers faster, said Nguyen Nguyen Phuong, deputy director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade. The department has worked with many e-commerce platforms and service providers to come up with support solutions, Phuong noted. Enterprises also need to take the initiative in cooperating with partners to better meet the requirements in importing markets. Huynh Kim Tuoc, co-chairman of the Digital Economy and Technology Committee under the American … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to boost online exports

The summit is one of the large-scale official multilateral foreign affairs activities that Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends in 2023. The participation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and the Vietnamese delegation in the 42nd ASEAN Summit not only demonstrates the country's support for Indonesia in its role as ASEAN Chair 2023, but also actively actualizes foreign policies and guidelines on "continuing to promote and enhance the effectiveness of foreign affairs and international integration" set by the 13th National Party Congress. The 42nd ASEAN Summit is the first official meeting since Indonesia undertook the role as ASEAN Chair 2023. It takes place in the context that the regional and international situations are developing complicatedly with many potential risks. Strategic competition among major countries tends to increase. Although the world economy has shown signs of recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, the overall growth rate is still low and precarious. Over the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s participation in 42nd ASEAN Summit to contribute to association’s success

At the morning plenary session presided over by N.A. Vice Chairman Nguyen Duc Hai, the N.A. listened to Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung’s report and Chairman of the N.A. Committee on Finance-Budget Le Quang Manh’s report on examining the N.A.’s draft Resolution on piloting several special policies and mechanisms for the development of Ho Chi Minh City. Later,  member of the N.A. Standing Committee and Chairman of the N.A. Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment Le Quang Huy delivered a report on collecting feedback on the draft revised Law on Protection of Consumers’ Rights which were then discussed by the legislators. Concluding the discussions, Huy also explained several issues raised by deputies. At the afternoon plenary session chaired by N.A. Vice Chairman Tran Quang Phuong, Minister of National Defense Phan Van Giang presented a report while Chairman of the N.A. Committee on National Defense and Security Le Tan Toi delivered a verification … [Read more...] about Fifteenth N.A.’s fifth session enters fifth working day

At a reception in Hanoi for Samdech Kittisangahapundit Men Sam An, who is Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the National Assembly - Senate Relations and Inspection of Cambodia and Chairwoman of the Cambodia - Vietnam Friendship Association, PM Pham Minh Chinh congratulated the guest on being bestowed with the royal title of Samdech Kittisangahapundit by King Norodom Sihamoni. He said this recognition from the King and the Cambodian Royal Family reflects their appreciation for her contribution to the development and protection of Cambodia over the past years. He believed that under the close guidance of PM Hun Sen, the 12th ASEAN Para Games, scheduled for June, will be a success, contributing to improving the role and position of Cambodia in the region and the world as well as to building an ASEAN community of peace, stability, solidarity, and prosperity. He expressed his wish that the two countries will step up their bilateral ties, especially in trade, investment, tourism, human … [Read more...] about Vietnam gives top priority to ties with Cambodia: Prime Minister

At a working session with the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee as part of his visit to the northern mountainous locality, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Ha Giang boasts unique potential and competitive advantages to grow rapidly and sustainably. “Ha Giang should always desire for rapid, green, sustainable development,” he said, asking the locality to optimize its strengths and opportunities to growth further. The Prime Minister urged Ha Giang to accelerate public investment disbursement, drastically implement the national target programs and the socio-economic recovery and development program, and push ahead with the materialization of strategic breakthroughs in institution, infrastructure and personnel training. At the same time, more attention should be paid to the growth engines of investment, consumption and export, he said, asking the locality to restructure its industrial sector, and develop hydro-electricity in tandem with the rational use of water … [Read more...] about Prime Minister asks Ha Giang to pave way for development with mechanisms, policies

Factors potentially triggering the turmoil include monetary tightening, weak economic conditions, mismanagement, loss of confidence, maturity and currency mismatches, as well as instances of outright fraud and criminal activities. Most banks are resilient and avoid such difficulties -- but not all. Consequently, financial authorities must maintain preparedness to intervene whenever necessary, all while avoiding unintended consequences that could potentially sow the seeds of future banking crises. Global banking stress The current banking turmoil is largely due to the cycle of monetary tightening. Since early 2022, central banks have been quick to increase interest rates to bring inflation under control. In the United States, the effective Fed Funds rate increased by 500 basis points in just 14 months, a speed never observed since 1988. The European Central Bank has raised its policy rates by 400 basis points since mid-2022 and indicated that more rate hikes are forthcoming. … [Read more...] about Preparedness crucial in safeguarding banking sector

Projections from the report suggest that by 2027, the number of UHNWIs in Vietnam will approach 1,300, representing a further 22 per cent increase from the current level and a staggering 122 per cent growth over a 10-year period. Vietnam sees 82 per cent rise in ultra-high-net-worth individuals, illustration photo Moreover, Vietnam's high-net-worth individuals, or defined as individuals with assets exceeding $1 million, have also seen a substantial rise, with a 70 per cent increase over the past five years. It is expected that this segment will experience a remarkable surge of 173 per cent over the span of a decade, from 2017 to 2027. This shift in the affluent and super-rich population in Vietnam aligns with the broader trend of prosperity across Asia. Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia have emerged as the markets with the fastest-growing population of UHNWIs, experiencing growth rates of around 7-9 per cent. In the Asia-Pacific region, the number of these … [Read more...] about Vietnam sees 82 per cent rise in ultra-high-net-worth individuals

The plant, which is the largest solar power facility in the Central region of Vietnam, began construction on May 29, 2020, with a capacity of 330 MW and a total investment exceeding VND6.5 trillion ($277 million). On December 31, 2020, the Phu My Solar Power Plant started its commercial operation with an initial grid connection of 216 MW. The plant enjoyed a favourable power purchase price of 7.09 US cents/kWh over a 20-year period. After a two-year wait, the remaining 114 MW of the plant received official recognition for commercial operation on May 30 this year, making it the first successful renewable energy transitional project to achieve COD recognition. Bamboo Capital's completion of Phase 1 and Phase 3 of the power plant showcases its comprehensive approach and adherence to legal requirements. This accomplishment reinforces investor confidence and demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainable energy. With the entire 330 MW capacity of the Phu My Plant contributing to … [Read more...] about Phu My Solar Plant receives earliest COD