Dash cam footage shows the car in the middle lane slowed down and turned on its signal to switch into the left lane. But the car driver apparently did not check the rear mirror to see that a container truck was right behind it on the left lane. The truck hit the car and pushed it sideways, causing damage to the car but no casualties. According to Vietnam's traffic regulations, a driver who switches lanes without careful observation and thus causes accidents will be fined VND10-12 million (US$426-511) and lose their license for two to four months. … [Read more...] about Car hit by truck after switching lanes on highway
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Can I lose weight by switching rice with sweet potato?
Answer: Sweet potato is primarily composed of starch and a low amount of protein and minerals, containing 24.6% starch, 1.3% protein, 0.1% fat, vitamins B/C, and many minerals. Because starch is often the cause of obesity, switching from rice to sweet potato to lose weight is unscientific. Combining this diet with a lack of exercise makes it easier to gain weight. People with poor digestion will feel even more bloated if they eat too much sweet potatoes. Those with kidney diseases, which limits their body’s ability to remove waste materials, should also avoid sweet potatoes. If you want to lose weight, it’s better to eat white sweet potato, instead of the ones with purple or yellow flesh. Be sure to steam or boil the tubers instead of using oil for cooking. You can substitute some rice with sweet potatoes to lose weight, but rice should not be switched out entirely. Vegetables, fruits, and protein should still be consumed to maintain a balanced diet. Associate Prof. Dr. … [Read more...] about Can I lose weight by switching rice with sweet potato?
Vietnam to establish warehouses for orphan drugs
Vietnam's legal framework for orphan drugs is in place to enable hospitals to have storage plans. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has been working on a plan to set up centers to store orphan drugs in line with the Vietnamese Government's directive, according to Le Viet Dung, Deputy Director of the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV). Dung said when sharing measures to overcome the shortage of orphan drugs and the lack of botulinum antidote that some warehouses for these drugs will be set up across the country. Drug Administration of Vietnam Deputy Director Le Viet Dung. Photo: VNA "There will be 15-20 medicines to be stockpiled, including botulinum antitoxins. The DAV has been working with the World Health Organization (WHO) to study its storage mechanism, liaise with regional countries on storing limited supply drugs, and with WHO storage facilities," Dung said. He stressed that the legal framework for rare drugs is in place, and the DAV is asking … [Read more...] about Vietnam to establish warehouses for orphan drugs
Smart logistics key for competitiveness improvement: Experts
Goods loading at Delta International JSC in Hanoi (Photo: Hanoimoi.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – To meet the demands of domestic trading and import-export activities , the logistics sector is working towards professional and competitive services meeting international standards, in which smart logistics development is considered the key solution. According to Director of the Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade Phan Van Chinh, local logistics firms have been increasingly aware of the need to speed up digital transformation and apply technology into their business operations, aiming to cut cost and increase competitiveness. Supply chain director at Nestle Vietnam Nguyen Tran Hoang Yen said that digitalisation has helped the firm better connect with the global market and optimise goods transport and distribution activities in the domestic market. Nestle has launched its Cargoo app to connect manufacturers, importers and shipping lines, enabling them to … [Read more...] about Smart logistics key for competitiveness improvement: Experts
Shell to provide first shipment to Thi Vai LNG facility
Shell to provide first LNG shipment to Thi Vai LNG facility In late April, PV Gas issued procurement documents to prepare for the import of LNG for the trial and commercial operation of the 1 million metric tonnes per annum LNG storage facility in Thi Vai, which is located in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau. After consideration and negotiation rounds, PV Gas decided to select Shell as the supplier. Once a test run has been completed and the site has been put into operation, it will be the first and largest LNG warehouse in Vietnam, with a capacity in the first phase of 1 million tonnes a year. The capacity will be increased to 3 million tonnes in the second phase. The Thi Vai facility is capable of berthing LNG vessels of up to 100,000 tonnes and has a first-phase storage capacity of 180,000 cubic metres. The equipment is designed according to the latest versions of both Vietnamese and international standards and regulations. Once completed, the system will … [Read more...] about Shell to provide first shipment to Thi Vai LNG facility
Retail businesses improve quality to gain competitive advantage
The higher competitive pressure make domestic enterprises have more experience and motivation to improve their business capacity, product quality, service quality, and ability to capture the market. Vietnam is a high potential retail market with a size likely to grow to 350 billion USD by 2025. Retail trade will contribute 59% of the total domestic product sales. When foreign enterprises invest in Vietnam, they will improve in their distribution networks in the country and for export. Major retail channels such as AEON, Big C, and MM Mega Market have not only sold Vietnamese goods in their supermarkets but also exported them. As Vietnam has a population of 100 million people with a young population making up about 50%, retailers see big opportunities when investing in both conventional commerce and e-commerce. According to trade experts, not only Thailand but also many other foreign retail businesses and domestic ones such as Saigon Co.op and Wincommerce have expanded their … [Read more...] about Retail businesses improve quality to gain competitive advantage
First ever logistics expo to open in Ho Chi Minh City in August
The exhibition, taking place at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), will be a great opportunity for domestic and international logistics service businesses as well as the community of investors, developers and other stakeholders to exchange, cooperate, consult and choose solutions to optimize the logistics procedure of enterprises, according to VINEXAD. Logistics is one of the fastest growing and most stable industries in Vietnam, with an average growth rate of 14–16% a year and a scale of 40-42 billion USD per year. According to Agility's assessment in 2022, Vietnam is ranked 11th in the group of 50 global emerging logistics markets. Under the direction of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the event will showcase the development of Vietnam's logistics industry with its inherent potential, aiming to attract foreign investment, transfer operating technology, train human resources and establish a green ecosystem in the logistics industry. Its main categories of … [Read more...] about First ever logistics expo to open in Ho Chi Minh City in August
Oil paintings showcase Ho Chi Minh City lifestyle
Artist Ngo Dong drew the scenes in the early morning in 2020 at Tao Dan Park, District 1. This is one among over 80 works by the artist displayed at the “Hien Thuc Da Chieu” (Multi-dimensional Reality) exhibition at the HCMC Museum of Fine Arts on May 20-30. The majority of the paintings are about life in the southern city where the artist has lived for more than 40 years. His painting “Nang Mai Trong Pho” (Early Sunlight On The Streets) was drawn in 2020. After realizing that his life has become more beautiful and tranquil 15 years ago, he switched from his initial style of surrealism to realism. “I threw all of my surrealist paintings away, except for those that were sold. I find myself best expressed through realism inspired by real lives,” he said. Ngo Dong drew this painting of the Cong Xa Paris (the Paris Commune) street, where the Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon is located, in 2008. … [Read more...] about Oil paintings showcase Ho Chi Minh City lifestyle
Motivated mom loses 40 kg
An oversized belly is a common bane among many mothers, and Nhung, an office worker in the northern province of Ninh Binh, was no exception. Nhung said her average weight was around 50 kg, but after having her first child, she went up to 87 kg. When she was pregnant for the second time ballooned to 97 kg. Thuy Nhung after having her second child. "It’s hard for us to have kids, so for our first child, I had to use a lot of traditional medicine and supplements to do artificial insemination in one year," Nhung said. "On the day that I gave birth for the first time, I weighed 87 kg, after birth, it came down to 70 kg. I hadn’t had time to do any diets when I was suddenly pregnant with another child eight months later. Up until I gave birth, my weight was 97 kg," she said. "After having my second child, my weight was always somewhere around 79 - 85 kg. The measurement for my belly was a whopping 124 cm, while my waist was 104 cm." Nhung felt sluggish and ashamed. … [Read more...] about Motivated mom loses 40 kg
Quality and quantity advances sought
Do Van Su, deputy director general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment Last week, Do Van Su, deputy director general of the Foreign Investment Agency under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, said the quality and quantity of foreign-headed projects have improved in recent years. “Although the number of large-scale projects has decreased due to the impact of many factors, the quantity of projects overall sees an average increase of 16-19 per cent per year. The average capital of projects is $16 million,” he said. Statistics published by Su’s agency showed that in the first four months of 2023, Vietnam attracted 750 newly registered projects, 386 added-capital projects, and 1,044 paid-in capital, signifying increases of 65.2, 19.5, and 1.8 per cent on-year, respectively. The results are deemed positive in the context that global foreign investment capital inflow is forecasted to dip this year. In addition, these positive … [Read more...] about Quality and quantity advances sought