Before the crisis, it had become painfully clear that greater international co-operation is needed to reap the full benefits of globalisation and make them more inclusive both within and across nations. The hard road ahead may prove a temptation to governments and regulators to retreat within their borders in a variation on every man for himself. But that would be taking exactly the wrong lesson from the astonishing accomplishments of recent months, which to my mind provide irrefutable evidence of how much we stand to gain by staying agile, resilient, and humane – together. … [Read more...] about Resilience, agility and humanity: some lessons from the pandemic
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Vietnamese firm pioneers manufacture of diagnostic biochips
The project is currently developing three products. The first is the BIMEDCHIP® Thalassemia Detection Kit for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital hemolytic disease (thalassemia), which simultaneously detects many mutations causing congenital anemia in just one test with fast and accurate results and at reasonable cost. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese firm pioneers manufacture of diagnostic biochips
Pig brain in crab soup: Kiwi couple recalls ‘spectacular’ food memory in Vietnam
In this photo provided to Tuoi Tre News, Thomas Southam is posing with his dish of 'goi du du kho bo' (green papaya salad topped with dried beef organs) at a park in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Fans of the couple left a lot of comments after watching the videos on Thomas and Sheena’s channel, admitting their wish to come to Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Pig brain in crab soup: Kiwi couple recalls ‘spectacular’ food memory in Vietnam
Savico appoints new management board amid foreign divestment
In a recent report, Pyn Elite Fund said “an ownership tussle in the company opened a window of opportunity for our sell-out”. With about 3.6 million euro (US$4 million) in cash from the deal, the fund said it booked a slight loss from the deal. … [Read more...] about Savico appoints new management board amid foreign divestment
British pilot, Vietnam’s sickest COVID-19 patient, might not need lung transplant as health improves: doctors
Doctors from Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 5, where the patient was recently transferred to after being announced free of the coronavirus, told the conference he had regained 40 percent of his lung function, up from 30 percent and 10 percent reported in the last two consultations. … [Read more...] about British pilot, Vietnam’s sickest COVID-19 patient, might not need lung transplant as health improves: doctors
