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Some 200 dishes made from lotus on display at the Đồng Thap Lotus Festival 2022. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Văn Trí HCM CITY — The World Records Union (WorldKings) and the Việt Nam Records Organisation (Vietkings) have recognised the first Đồng Tháp Lotus Festival 2022 as the world's largest event of lotus-based dishes. The World Record has been awarded to the Mekong Delta province of Đồng Tháp for hosting the largest event on the processing and presentation of 200 lotus-based dishes. A WorldKings decision on the recognition has also been presented to the provincial People's Committee. Boasting large lotus growing areas and rich culinary culture, Đồng Tháp organised the festival to introduce domestic and foreign friends to various Vietnamese specialities through the country's culinary quintessence in general and the locality in particular. At the first Đồng Tháp Lotus Festival 2022, themed "Lotus of a New Day", 10 culinary experts and 50 chefs were on hand to process … [Read more...] about World Record awarded to Đồng Tháp Lotus Festival

Education World Forum 2022 will make a valuable contribution to Vietnam's broader education partnerships and development as a leading economy of the future. Education World Forum 2022 (EWF) has supported Vietnam to find opportunities for sustainable education partnerships, Vietnamese Ambassador to the UK Nguyen Hoang Long has said. While attending the four-day EWF 2022 in London from May 22-25, Long stressed that EWF is a great opportunity for Vietnam to learn about cooperation between the UK and other countries, not only in the field of education but also economy. “The Vietnamese Government regards high quality human resources education as one of the strategic breakthroughs for sustainable development of the country. The basic and comprehensive renewal of the education system is currently our key mission for international integration,” Long said. The ambassador added that Vietnam wishes to cooperate with the UK to fulfill the commitments made at the 26th UN Climate Change … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks opportunities for sustainable education partnerships

There are now four Molnupiravir-based drugs produced in Việt Nam approved for domestic use. Photo suckhoedoisong.vn HÀ NỘI — Molnupiravir Stella 200mg, a drug from Stellapharm J.V.Co. Ltd., has been authorised by the Drug Administration of Việt Nam (DAV) for the domestic treatment of COVID-19. This is the fourth Molnupiravir-based drug produced in Việt Nam to be authorised for use in the country. The DAV orders manufacturers to adhere to documents registered with the Ministry of Health; coordinate with treatment facilities to strictly comply with current regulations on prescription drugs, monitor the safety, effectiveness, and unwanted effects of drugs on Vietnamese people, as well as compile reports according to regulations. At the same time, the DAV also requested local departments of health notify medical examination and treatment facilities, medical staff, and drug suppliers in the area to inform patients of the benefits and risks when using Molnupiravir, including … [Read more...] about One more molnupiravir-based drug authorised for use in treating COVID-19

Visually impaired music lovers in Sóc Trăng Province form a group and organise quality performances as a way to spread positivity. Photo courtesy of thanhnien.vn HCM CITY - A group of young music lovers of the Sóc Trăng Province Association of the Blind is determined to play musical instruments smoothly and organise quality performances as a way to spread positivity. After a month since the band “Aspirations” consisting of visually impaired members was established, atmosphere at the provincial Association of the Blind has become more cheerful and bustling. The band has 14 members aged 14 to 40. Each person has different interests, but they all share the same passion for music and the desire to live a useful life for their family and society. Most of the band members are working as massage therapists at the Association of the Blind in Sóc Trăng Province. Member Đoàn Thị Huỳnh Tươi, 23 years old, told Thanh Niên (Young People) newspaper that some members had been … [Read more...] about Visually impaired students to spread positivity via musical performances

Recruiting members for the Party among the young generations is an important task in Party affairs, especially in universities. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – Recruiting members for the Party among the young generations is an important task in Party affairs , especially in universities. The Party Committee of the bloc of universities and colleges, therefore, has paid attention to attracting outstanding students to the Party. To be admitted to the Party, students must have good academic achievements, actively participate in social activities, show firm political ideology , and have the wish to join the Party. Higher education institutions have created optimal conditions for students to improve themselves, thus fostering eminent human resources for the Party. However, after graduation, many young Party members face difficulties in maintaining their Party membership, due to many reasons. Many cannot quickly find a stable job, some work in establishments where … [Read more...] about Developing Party membership in universities – important task

Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture held its inaugural Vietnam Best Workplaces event on May 12 at Sofitel Saigon Plaza with the theme People-First, Purpose-Driven , acknowledging the approach that companies have adopted in their workplace practices over the past year. The event was attended by 120 participants, including Vo Tan Thanh, vice-chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Delphine Rousselet, executive director of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam. In the welcome speech to the audience, Evelyn Kwek, managing director of Great Place to Work ASEAN and ANZ said, “The best way to do great business and take care of our customers is to take care of our people first. “When we are purpose-driven, the company is here to do more, a lot more than just make money; we’re here to take care of each other, respect each other, build great teams, and help each other perform in a way that is better for people, better for business, … [Read more...] about Great Place to Work Vietnam introduces Certification methodology

The event was launched in celebration of the 132nd birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1989 - 2022) and the World Environment Day (June 5). One hundred and twenty outstanding photos were selected from 5,000 entries of professional and amateur photographers in the whole military for the exhibition. The organizing panel handed over one special, three first, ten second, 20 third, 31 consolation and 40 potential prizes to outstanding photos. Outstanding photos include “Chemical troops make great efforts for green environment to develop sustainably” by Vuong Minh Hung from the Chemical Corps, or “For a green Vietnam” by Ngo Viet Trung from the People’s Army Newspaper. The photos display the military’s activities in protecting the environment, reducing impacts of climate change and overcoming consequences of the environmental troubles. Through the exhibition, the organizing panel hoped to introduce practical activities of the whole military in protecting the … [Read more...] about Photo exhibition highlights military troops’ response to environment protection

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 24. - Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai on May 23 led a Vietnamese delegation to attend the 52nd World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting. He proposed the establishment of a food innovation hub for Southeast Asia in Vietnam when addressing the “Averting a Global Food Crisis” session, a panel discussion with World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley, UAE Climate and Environment Minister Mariam Mohammed Saeed Al Mheiri, Tanzania’s Vice President Philip Isdor Mpango, and CEO of the Swiss agriculture company Syngenta, J Erik Fyrwald. Read full story - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the US Embassy on May 24 co-organised a ceremony to inaugurate the US-Vietnam Cooperation Centre at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV)’s campus in Hanoi. The new centre is an outcome of the partnership between the embassy’s Public Affairs Section and the DAV which … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 24

A representative of the General Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health was quoted on the government news portal as saying monkeypox was usually zoonotic, but human-to-human transmission was possible through contact with wounds, bodily fluids and contaminated objects. To detect possible cases of monkeypox and promptly roll out response plans, the health ministry has asked local health departments to detect possible cases at the border, especially among those coming from countries where monkeypox is present: Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone and South Sudan. Medical facilities should also increase surveillance and if possible cases of monkeypox are detected, they must be reported to health departments for follow up action. The health ministry recommended that people avoid contact with those having smallpox, including sexual … [Read more...] about Vietnam ramps up surveillance amid monkeypox outbreak in 12 countries

He made the statement on May 23 while attending the EWF 2022 which is taking place in the U.K. The four-day forum, themed “Education: Building forward; stronger, bolder, better,” is drawing the participation of education ministers from over 100 countries as well as international and non-governmental organizations. The diplomat said Vietnam wishes to cooperate with the U.K. to fulfill the commitments made at the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), as well as in the field of skills development. During the forum, participants will discuss how technology, artificial intelligence and experience can be leveraged to strengthen education systems and economies worldwide, and how countries can develop their education system with limited resources. This year’s theme is a follow-up to the last EWF in 2020, which focused on developing children’s digital literacy. In his opening remarks, British Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi emphasized that it is high time for … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends education forum in U.K.