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Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam inspects the treatment of dengue fever at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases. (Photo: SGGP) Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam made a field trip with his delegation to inspect the prevention of dengue fever and vaccination against Covid-19 in Ho Chi Minh City on June 30, accompanied by Standing Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen and Vice Chairwoman of HCMC People's Committee Phan Thi Thang. Dengue fever cases increased by 172.5 percent MD-Dr. Nguyen Van Vinh Chau, Deputy Director of the Department of Health of HCMC, informed that by June 29, the cumulative number of dengue cases in the city was 20,952, an increase of 172.5 percent compared to the same period last year, including ten deaths. Districts with high dengue cases include Binh Tan, Binh Chanh, District 12, Hoc Mon, Thu Duc City, Cu Chi, and Tan Phu. It is because the work of killing mosquito larvae and mosquitoes has not become a habit in people's awareness and actions. Besides the … [Read more...] about Covid-19 might recur if people neglect vaccination: Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam

The State leader attended a ceremony on June 28 to mark the 50th founding anniversary of Vietnam Pharmaceutical Corporation (Vinapharm), where he presented the first-class Labour Order to the corporation. He stressed that the difficulties that the health sector is facing are only temporary, adding that the Party and State are paying attention to and ready to work with the sector to solve the existing challenges and obstacles. He urged the Ministry of Health to work out amendments to the Law on Bidding, the Law on Health Insurance and relevant legal documents, and submit them to the Government for consideration and approval so as to create favorable conditions for medical establishments to quickly secure sufficient drugs to serve patients. The State leader also asked the health sector and Vinapharm to perfect mechanisms and policies, especially those related to finance, to improve the quality and efficiency of medical services; address the overloading at hospitals; expand the … [Read more...] about President urges actions to handle health sector’s crisis

Speaking at a national conference held in Hanoi to review the 10-year combat against corruption and negative phenomena, the Party leader also said fighting corruption is a critically important but also extremely difficult and complicated task that requires resolute, persistent, continuous, and unceasing efforts from all levels and in all sectors and areas. He emphasized that in the combat, it is a must to steer clear of subjectivity and hastiness but adamantly deal with corruption, patiently conduct education, management and deterrence to prevent corruption, while staying vigilant and fighting against hostile forces’ plots that take advantage of the corruption fight to sabotage the country’s Party, State and political system. The General Secretary underlined the necessity to strongly combine prevention with the proactive detection and timely and stringent settlement of acts of corruption, noting that to boost prevention, it is important to perfect regulations and policies on … [Read more...] about Vacuums, loopholes must be filled in to prevent corruption: Party leader

The two leaders discussed the situation of relations between the two countries and the two parliaments with the hope that Vietnam and the U.K., especially the parliaments, will jointly set out new orientations and solutions to deepen bilateral cooperation in all fields. They stressed the need to enhance the comprehensive and substantive relations, both bilaterally and multilaterally, and agreed to maintain all-level delegation exchanges and contacts. Regarding trade and investment collaboration, Hue emphasized that the U.K. is currently Vietnam’s third biggest trade partner in Europe and its leading European investor. Showing their delight at progress in two-way trade as it hit USD 6 billion last year, both sides proposed the two countries continue bringing into full play the U.K.-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) to facilitate U.K. businesses’ expansion of investment in Vietnam, particularly in green finance, pharmaceuticals, health, digital technology, education, startup … [Read more...] about Vietnam hopes to enhance parliamentary ties with U.K.: Top legislator

A handover of remains of missing US soldiers is held in Da Nang in September 2019. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Office for Seeking Missing Persons (VNOSMP) handed over remains of American soldiers missing in action during the war in Vietnam to the US in a ceremony held at Da Nang International Airport on June 30. The US side included representatives from the US Embassy in Hanoi and the US Missing in Action (MIA) Office in Hanoi (DET2). The two sets of remains returned to the US side this time were the results of the two countries’ 146th and 147th joint searches from February to June. Examined by both Vietnamese and American forensic specialists in Da Nang, they were found to potentially link to missing US servicemen in Vietnam. They will be sent to Hawaii for further examination. The search for missing US soldiers' remains from the war in Vietnam has been an ongoing humanitarian activity jointly conducted by the Vietnamese and US Governments. This was the 158th … [Read more...] about Vietnam hands over more remains of US soldiers missing in action

The midfielder has passed a medical and signed a two-year deal that has an option to extend his stay in southwestern France for another year. He has been handed his favorite No.19 jersey, which he wore for both former side Hanoi FC and the national team. “I have had medical tests at Pau Football Club. Everything is good. I have reached all requirements of health," Hai posted on his Facebook on June 29. "The first important step is done. I am an official player of Pau FC from this moment. I am happy and proud. "Thank you all, parents, family, supporters, media and all people who have been accompanying me on my journey. Let's fight!" he wrote. On the club facebook fanpage, Pau FC posted: "Nguyen Quang Hai is here! Vietnam's international offensive midfielder (45 selections) joins Pau FC for the next two seasons. He will wear Pau FC's No 19. Welcome, Quang Hai!" A short video introducing the Vietnamese player is also available on the page. The 25-year-old, who also received … [Read more...] about Quang Hai signs two-year deal with French side Pau FC

The Vietnamese Office for Seeking Missing Persons held a handover ceremony in Da Nang City attended by officials from the U.S. embassy and the U.S. office for searching for soldiers missing in action in Hanoi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement. The remains were found following a joint search by the two sides over the last five months. They were examined by Vietnamese and American forensic experts, who concluded they might belong to American soldiers from the Vietnam War (1955 – 1975). The remains will be sent to Hawaii, the U.S., for further examination. The search for missing U.S. soldiers' remains is an ongoing activity Vietnam has engaged in since 1988. … [Read more...] about Vietnam returns 2 US soldiers’ remains

After suffering severe burns across his face as a child, Ngo Quy Hai, a 27-year-old from Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has managed to shed the physical and emotional burden of his injury and become the successful owner of Sunhouse Coffee – a well-known pastry shop in Plei Kan Town, Ngoc Hoi District, Kon Tum Province. Hai burned his face when he was just a few months old after falling out of a walker and landing face first on a boiling pot of porridge. His parents rushed him to Children’s Hospital No. 1 in Ho Chi Minh City where he received medical treatment for almost two years. While doctors at the hospital were able to save Hai’s life, his injuries left him so scary that other children refused to play with him. Hai’s parents pulled him out of school as a first grader to keep him from being bullied by other children and the result was that Hai became a recluse, worried that strangers would tease him for his injuries. Hai eventually made friends with Hoang Xuyen, a … [Read more...] about After a life spent hiding, Vietnamese burn victim steps into the spotlight with bakery

Illustrative photo Mr. Dung yesterday said that in order to solve the shortage of drugs and testing chemicals, the National Center for Drugs Centralized Shopping Centers has just opened financial proposals for bidding packages to supply drugs on the list of drugs for national centralized bidding for the period 2022-2023 with 106 lists of drugs. It is expected that in July 2022, the center will announce the contractor selection results after the expert team evaluates and appraises them. Meanwhile, a representative of the Drug Administration of Vietnam said that it is slated that by July 15, there will be about 3,000 types of drugs, medicinal ingredients, and biological medical products whose circulation registration certificates expire on December 3, 2022, is announced to extend the validity of the registration number according to the Clause 1 in the Article 14 of the Government's Decree No. 29/2022/ND-CP dated April 29, 2022, detailing and implementing measures for the … [Read more...] about Ministry opens national bid for 106 drugs

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc offers incense to commemorate World Cultural Celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu. The event is one of the important activities of Vietnam's commitment to UNESCO's actions in honoring World Cultural Celebrity Nguyen Dinh Chieu. Attending the event was State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Standing Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai, Head of the Central Committee's Commission for Propaganda and Education Nguyen Trong Nghia,former National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, former Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, former Politburo member and former Standing member of the Party Secretariat Le Hong Anh, Secretary of the Party Committee of Ben Tre Province Le Duc Tho, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ben Tre Province Tran Ngoc Tam, and UNESCO Representative in Vietnam, Christian Manhart. Speaking at the ceremony, State President Nguyen Xuan … [Read more...] about Ben Tre organizes ceremony marking poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu’s 200th birthday