A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Health led by Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen has attended the BIO International Convention. (Photo: VNA) Washington D.C. (VNA) – A delegation of the Vietnamese Ministry of Health led by Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen has attended the BIO International Convention in the US’ Boston city from June 5-8. The BIO International Convention is the world's largest, most influential biotech conference, bringing together more than 23,000 delegates from 65 countries and territories worldwide. Participants touched upon reforms in the bio technology, shared professional knowledge, and sought ways to promote connectivity and open up cooperation opportunities in this field. In his remarks, Tuyen briefed them on the landscape of the Vietnamese pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical industry, noting a range of solutions and incentives have been taken to spur the sector’s growth. The Vietnamese delegation visits the Harvard Medical School. … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends BIO International Convention in US
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Vietjet offers Sky Care travel insurance on all international flights
A part of Melbourne City in Australia. Vietjet has offered a comprehensive insurance package for passengers on all international flights. — Photo courtsy of Vietjet Vietjet has offered a comprehensive insurance package Sky Care for passengers flying with the airline on all international flights from June 6 to increase the wonderful experience on international flights across five continents. These international routes connect Viet Nam and Kazhakstan, Australia, India, South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan (China), Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. With Sky Care insurance package, passengers are fully insured on the entire flight journey with benefits including reimbursement of medical expenses incurred due to accidents or illnesses (including COVID-19), flight-related problems (including flight delay, baggage delay, baggage loss or damage, lost travel documents), and global travel and medical support services 24/7. The total value of insurance benefits is up to … [Read more...] about Vietjet offers Sky Care travel insurance on all international flights
Vietnam makes suggestions at OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023
Vietnamese Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son (front, centre) at a session of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son is taking part in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD) Ministerial Council Meeting 2023 in Paris on June 7 - 8. Minister Son attended the event as representative of Vietnam – co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Programme, at the invitation of OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann and the UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. Themed “Securing a Resilient Future: Shared Values and Global Partnerships”, the meeting is the most important event of the OECD in 2023, attracting the participation of ministers of the OECD member states and guest countries, along with leaders of the European Commission and many international organisations. Addressing the event, the Vietnamese official emphasised that sustainable and inclusive growth is secured only when … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes suggestions at OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023
Vietnamese worker back on feet after US layoff
On the morning of November 30 last year, Minh, now 29, received an email from his employers at DoorDash, the largest online food delivery company in the U.S. The company announced that it was letting him go. Just a day earlier, Minh was still the leader of one of the company’s finance management team. When he received the email, Minh had already studied and worked in the finance field in the U.S. for over a decade. He has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, a master’s in data science, is a certified Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), as well as a Certified Public Accountant. "Though the layoff wave at that time was staggering many tech firms, I still couldn’t believe my eyes. I was aware of the financial situation of the company [DoorDash], and it was good," Minh said. The next thing he did was call his manager, hoping the letter may have been a mistake. The manager said they were surprised by the news and promised to look into the matter. Ten minutes later, it was … [Read more...] about Vietnamese worker back on feet after US layoff
SABECO in Forbes top 50 listed companies
SABECO in Forbes' top 50 listed companies in 2023 This is the 11 th year it has released this list in the country. The rankings are based on last year’s audited consolidated financial reports of the companies listed on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange and the Hanoi Stock Exchange. Forbes Vietnam said total after-tax profit of the 50 firms stood at over VND228 trillion ($9.7 billion) while their combined revenue VND1.49 quadrillion ($64.8 billion), respectively rising 18 per cent and 24.9 per cent from the 2022 list. In 2022, profits of listed companies in general and those in the top 50 hit a record level. Of these, 2022 is a year when SABECO recorded a record profit after tax since its establishment in 1975. The company recorded a nearly 33 per cent increase in net revenue and a 40 per cent increase in net profit compared to 2021, despite the impact of the pandemic as well as fluctuations in the domestic market. On the journey of 148 years of development, an important … [Read more...] about SABECO in Forbes top 50 listed companies
Vietnamese restaurants attract customers after receiving Michelin Stars
Four restaurants in Vietnam have received a rising number of customers after they were awarded Michelin Stars. Four restaurants in Vietnam are awarded Michelin Stars on June 6. A representative of the Tam Vi Restaurant, Mai Anh, said that receiving one star from but they haven't been well-prepared to serve such a large number of customers who are flocking to try the restaurant after hearing about the award. We’re fully booked for the next few days," Anh said. A meal at Tam Vi Restaurant Like the Hanoi-based Tam Vi, three other restaurants including the Hibana by Koki, Gia in Hanoi and Anan Saigon in HCM City also shared that they have received a sharp rise in the number of customers after being awarded Michelin Stars. Peter Cuong Franklin from the Anan Saigon revealed that they've received around 50 bookings over the past two days. "As our restaurant lies in a traditional market, we have very limited space," he explained. "We can only … [Read more...] about Vietnamese restaurants attract customers after receiving Michelin Stars
ASEAN discusses maritime protection
The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) is chairing the 2023 ASEAN Coast Guard Forum in Jakarta from June 6-9 (Photo: antaranews.com) Jakarta (VNA) - The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) is chairing the 2023 ASEAN Coast Guard Forum in Jakarta from June 6-9 to discuss cooperation in protecting waters from various threats, including illegal fishing. Speaking at a press conference on June 7, head of Bakamla, Vice Admiral Aan Kurnia said that the forum aims to establish cooperation to maintain security and stability in ASEAN. He noted that it also encourages information sharing, coordination, and joint training among its member countries. The forum also aims to build trust among coast guards in Southeast Asia. Running in Jakarta from June 6-9, the forum is being attended by representatives from seven ASEAN member countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines, Brunei, Cambodia, and Indonesia, which is chairing the forum for the … [Read more...] about ASEAN discusses maritime protection
Work on 4 southern Vietnam expys could start simultaneously in mid-June
The Ministry of Transport is seeking the prime minister’s nod to concurrently break ground on four expressway projects in southern Vietnam, namely Beltway No. 3 in Ho Chi Minh City, Khanh Hoa-Buon Ma Thuot, Bien Hoa-Vung Tau, and Chau Doc-Can Tho-Soc Trang, on June 18. The ministry said in a report sent to the prime minister that the localities in charge of the development of these road projects had suggested different dates, ranging from June 17 to 30, and different locations to break ground on them. To ensure the groundbreaking ceremonies take place in a formal and cost-efficient manner, the ministry proposed that they should be held on June 18 in a hybrid format in four locations. In Ho Chi Minh City, the municipal administration would host the ceremony to start work on Beltway No. 3, with the participation of three neighboring provinces Dong Nai, Binh Duong, and Long An, through which the beltway will pass. The ministry would hold the groundbreaking ceremony of the Khanh … [Read more...] about Work on 4 southern Vietnam expys could start simultaneously in mid-June
Singapore comedian’s jokes about MH370 plane disappearance draw ire
In a video that has been circulating on the Internet since Wednesday, Jocelyn Chia joked about how Malaysian airplanes "cannot fly" during a stand-up performance at a comedy club in the U.S. "Malaysian Airlines going missing not funny huh?" she said in the video. "Some jokes don't land," she added, seemingly referring to the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines MH370, with 239 people on board now presumed dead. She also made crude remarks about Malaysia as a country, with quips like "they don't have Internet." The jokes drew quick criticisms from online communities and authorities from both Malaysia and Singapore alike. "This is so disrespectful and you shouldn't use the airlines as a joke to those families that had lost their loved ones," read one comment posted about the video on Facebook. "She shouldn’t make fun of MH370, that’s just bad taste," said another commenter on YouTube. In response to the incident, Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said Chia’s act … [Read more...] about Singapore comedian’s jokes about MH370 plane disappearance draw ire
EU extends import restrictions on steel
According to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV), on June 2, the EU extended the safeguard action towards imported steel on tariff rate quotas (TRQ) for certain steel products for a further year, from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024). TRAV said that Vietnam, along with other countries, was subject to quarterly TRQ for eight product groups, including hot-rolled steel plate, electrical engineering steel plate, galvanised steel plate, organic-coated steel plate, stainless cold-rolled steel plate, large steel pipes, and other steel pipes. Vietnam is precluded from other categories of steel products based on the requirement that a developing nation have a negligible share of the import market of less than 3 per cent. The affected nations may request discussions with the EU between June 5 and 13. If the market share of another group of steel products imported from Vietnam into the EU exceeds 3 per cent, this group will be added to the list of TRQ-applicable products during … [Read more...] about EU extends import restrictions on steel