Diet for healthy lungs

Part of Lai Lung slope in Dong Van district, Ha Giang province (Photo: Vietnam Pictorial) Hanoi (VNA) - Shaped like a question mark on Road 4C, Pai Lung Slope in Pai Lung commune of Dong Van district , the northernmost province of Ha Giang, offers visitors not only beautiful scenery but also a memorable experience to discover the story behind the nickname Road of Happiness. There is perhaps, no road in Vietnam that brings as many emotions to travel lovers as Road 4C. According to local residents, Pai Lung means “white dragon”. Viewed from above, the bend of the slope lies snuggled within four rocky surfaces not unlike the shape of a dragon at an altitude of more than 1,400m above sea level. Located at the gateway of the great Ma Pi Leng Pass, the dizzyingly changing twists and turns of Pai Lung Slope create a daring challenge for riders before they suddenly see in front of them a towering monument commemorating the pioneers who opened this route. Built in 2017, the … [Read more...] about Pai Lung offers travel lovers memorable experience

Highlights of the festival, marking the start of a new farming year, are rituals paying tribute to Han (a deity that helps the Thai fight against invaders and defend their territory) and the deities of the mountains and the forest. Then, the government's and locals' representatives went to the field to perform the plowing and sowing rituals, hoping for a year of abundant harvest. During the festival, visitors have a chance to participate in folk games, nem con (throwing a ball through a ring for good luck), crossbow shooting, tug of war, and cultural exchanges. Addressing the event, Tran Quang Chien, Vice Chairman of Than Uyen district’s People’s Committee, said that Lung Tung festival is an opportunity to strengthen community bonds, preserving the fine traditional cultural values of ethnic groups and popularizing the image of Than Uyen district to tourists. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Lung Tung festival opens in Lai Chau province

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with workers, trade union members and ethnic minority community in Ta Lung town of Quang Hoa district. (Photo: VNA) Cao Bang (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on January 16 visited and presented gifts to local armed forces, policy beneficiary families, revolutionary beneficiaries and the needy in the northern province of Cao Bang on the threshold of the Lunar New Year (Tet), the most important and longest festival of Vietnamese people in a year. In Quang Hoa district, PM Chinh presented 200 sets of Tet gifts to policy beneficiary families, people who rendered services to the nation, poor households as well as needy members of trade unions. Briefing local residents on the achievements that the country made in 2022, PM Chinh hailed contributions by Cao Bang in this overall success. He asked local authorities to better care for locals, especially the needy during Tet, ensuring a warm festival for all without leaving anyone behind. … [Read more...] about PM pays pre-Tet visit to northern border Cao Bang province

TOKYO -- Japanese supermarket owner Hiromichi Akiba has built his bustling business through close ties with his neighbourhood - the reason, he says, he can't make the price hikes on his wares that would allow him to give his workers a pay rise. Steep price increases on surging raw materials costs are squeezing Japan's workers, as years of deflation or minimal rises give way to 41-year-high inflation of 4%. And, while major companies are offering raises amid government pressure, many of the small and midsize firms that employ the vast number of Japanese workers cannot keep up. But the situation is especially hard for retail businesses like Akiba's because the cost rises are so widespread that virtually nothing is untouched, preventing pay rises. "The fact is that we are barely making a profit," said the genial 54-year-old, who prides himself on the close ties he's built with the customers in his western Tokyo neighbourhood over the past three decades. "If we were able to pass … [Read more...] about In a Tokyo supermarket, signs of struggle for Japanese business

A range of Bayer initiatives are helping to improve health in Vietnam as well as raise awareness of future challenges Along with rolling out modern and effective agricultural solutions, Bayer is constantly working with strategic partners to implement programmes that support farmers to access knowledge about using crop protection products responsibly, ecologically, and effectively – from the handling and application of the products to the disposal of empty containers. The company’s products, services, and technologies are safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible while meeting grower expectations and needs. In 2017, Bayer launched the “Safe Use Ambassador” contest with a view to building a network of partners and ambassadors to share and spread the message of using crop protection products safely among farmer communities. The company is partnering with faculties of agriculture at universities in Asia-Pacific to connect student and farmer communities with a view to … [Read more...] about Bayer steps up efforts in “health for all, hunger for none” vision

Aries (March 21-April 20) The first half of 2023 is all about reinventing yourself, as you kick off a new 12-year chapter of your life. Out with the old: Refresh everything from your image and style to what you do for a living. Money is a big focus in the second half of the year. You could get a nice pay bump, but be careful not to spend it all in one place. Stay open to unexpected work opportunities, possibly a job with travel or relocation. You will be lucky with: Independent pursuits, money and work Taurus (April 21- May 20) Your zodiac sign is famous for consistency, but the only constant in your 2023 is change. Repeat after us, Taurus: Change is good. And it’s lucky—especially in the second half of this year, when a fresh 12-year chapter of your life begins anew. In the first few months of 2023, push yourself to release people and situations that are no longer a fit. Sweet success. You will be lucky with: Embracing a total life makeover, taking calculated risks. … [Read more...] about 2023 horoscope predictions for all 12 Zodiac signs

Reportedly, last year, Thua Thien Hue province victoriously completed all its important duties in all spheres. Especially, its socio-economic development targets were achieved and surpassed. The province’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) reached 8.56%, the highest in recent years. Now the province is directing the acceleration of the implementation of the project on establishing a centrally-run city on the basis of the administrative boundaries of Thua Thien Hue province. In the field of military and defense, the provincial Party and People's Committees have regularly led and directed the building of the all-people’s defense disposition coupled with the people's security posture and all people’s border disposition. Especially, in this lunar New Year (Tet) 2023 holiday, the province has directed its units and localities to boost close coordination to ensure political security, social order and safety, armed forces’ units to actively adjust plans and rehearse combat … [Read more...] about General Luong Cuong checks combat readiness observance in Thua Thien Hue

Hanoi has set the target of having doctors at all healthcare stations by 2025,(Photo: soyte.hanoi.gov.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi aims to have doctors at all healthcare stations by 2025, according to a human resources development plan for the 2022-2025 period issued by the municipal People’s Committee. By 2025, there will be 26.4 nurses and midwives per 10,000 inhabitants, and up to 41% of the officials and employees in public health facilities will obtain bachelor's and post-graduate degrees. medical staff to improve their professional skills, especially at the grassroots level. public health system to take care of people's health. Retired medical professionals that are still healthy will be encouraged to continue working at public and non-public health facilities./. VNA … [Read more...] about Hanoi develops human resources for health sector

Vietnamese values help me overcome difficulties Ms. Aurélia Nguyen, Chief Program Strategy Officer at the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) and former Managing Director of COVAX Facility, is one of the overseas Vietnamese delegates returning to Vietnam to attend the Homeland Spring Program 2023. She is also one of the nine typical overseas Vietnamese to receive the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee’s Certificate of Merit for her contribution to the overseas Vietnamese affairs and building and strengthening of the great national unity. Ms. Aurélia Nguyen is a second generation Vietnamese, who was "brought up with very strong family values" and aware of the importance of caring for each other. “My father was born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, then went to study in France. I have so many things to thank my father and ancestors who gave me my Vietnamese heritage. My father taught me the value of hard-working spirit, worldview, faith, and solidarity … [Read more...] about Overseas Vietnamese’s sentiment for homeland

Bank profits are forecast to be the bright spot in the fourth quarter 2022 financial report season, which takes place after the Lunar New Year. This will help bank stocks flourish. Customers at a Vietcombank (VCB) branch. By the end of 2022, Vietcombank's pre-tax profit reached nearly VNĐ36.8 trillion (US$1.6 billion), an increase of 39 per cent compared to 2021. Photo vietcombank Although the financial statements for the fourth quarter of 2022 have not been announced, according to analysts' forecasts, in 2022, the picture of bank profits will have a strong divergence, along with the return of the commercial banking group with State capital. After two years of "holding" growth to support customers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the profit of this banking sector has increased sharply again. By the end of 2022, Vietcombank's pre-tax profit reached nearly VNĐ36.8 trillion (US$1.6 billion), an increase of 39 per cent compared to 2021. This figure at BIDV was … [Read more...] about Bank stocks to flourish in 2023