Lan said that according to the Resolution of the 17th Hà Nội Party Congress, the industry’s structure in the capital city would change significantly, with construction and industry accounting for 22.5-23 per cent, services by 65-65.5 per cent and agriculture accounting for a very modest proportion. This would have significant impact on the city’s industry and trade sector, Lan said. … [Read more...] about Hà Nội to focus on promoting trade, industry
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Partnership agreement on breast cancer treatment signed
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Ministry of Health and Vietnam Medical Association will work together on improving access to innovative therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients in Vietnam during 2020-25 as part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed on January 19. The project aims to increase the rate of early breast cancer detection among women and improve access to advanced therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients. Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said that five to 10 years ago, over 70 percent of breast cancer patients visited hospitals and got treated at a late stage. In recent years, thanks to the communication campaigns, especially the national project on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases including cancer, the rate of cancer patients getting medical examination and treatment in the early stages has increased. “The implementation of the project on improving access to innovative therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients … [Read more...] about Partnership agreement on breast cancer treatment signed
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
“While applications of 4IR technologies will help the country move up the value chain in products and services, Vietnam should consider new approaches to ensure inclusion and social protection for entry-level workers, especially those at risk of job displacement, and those who need upskilling,” said Andrew Jeffries, country director for Vietnam of ADB. “Adequate and timely investments in skills development can help the country not only to harness the potential of 4IR to increase productivity but also ensure that 4IR will benefit workers at large.” … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
Not to put too fine a point on it, fine dust kills
While it is easy to find and read thousands of studies to see the connection between air pollution, fine dust and thermal power plants by researchers from many different countries in international journals, isn’t it surprising that such studies are very rare, if not nonexistent in Vietnam? … [Read more...] about Not to put too fine a point on it, fine dust kills
