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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Ho Chi Minh City, International Organisation of La Francophonie tighten cooperation
Vice chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong on April 20 received Regional Representative for Asia - Pacific of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Hanoi Edgar Doerig. (Photo: VNA) HCM CITY (VNA) – Vice chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Bui Xuan Cuong on April 20 received Regional Representative for Asia - Pacific of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Hanoi Edgar Doerig who is paying a working visit to the city. At the meeting, Cuong asked Edgar Doerrig to support the operation of cultural and French teaching centres in the city and at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF). He also called for support to activities between the city and French-speaking partners, France, and the community of French-speaking countries in fields. For his part, Edgar Doerig said that OIF expects to further promote investment and trade activities between France and Vietnam, including Ho Chi … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, International Organisation of La Francophonie tighten cooperation
HCM City, Cambodia share experience in trade union affairs
Delegates at the meeting (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh Federation of Labour, the Trade Union of Public Utility Enterprises and Commercial Services of the city, and the National Union Alliance Chamber of Cambodia (NACC) had a meeting in the city on June 7 to share experience in trade union affairs. The sides briefed each other on their operations, and exchanged the experience in the implementation of trade union movements at the local level. They shared many ideas to optimise the role of trade unions and give better care for labourers, building a harmonious labour relations and promoting development of businesses and agencies. Cambodian NACC delegates visit Cholimex Food Joint Stock Company in Vinh Loc industrial park in HCM City (Photo: VNA) NACC Vice President Kim Chann Samnang briefed his hosts on the employment situation, trade unions’ activities and policies for labourers. He said that Cambodia currently has 1.5 million labourers, 80% of whom have … [Read more...] about HCM City, Cambodia share experience in trade union affairs
Joining hands for a ‘green future’
Ilustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recently sent an official dispatch to the ministries, branches, localities, socio-political organisations, associations, businesses and related units on the organisation of activities during an action month for the environment in response to World Environment Day (June 5) and International Day of Biological Diversity (May 22). The ministry called on agencies and organisations to deploy radical solutions to restore the ecosystem, protect the environment, conserve nature, plant trees, collect and treat waste. According to the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the ecosystems on the earth - the foundation of life - is deteriorating severely. The consumption of wildlife products and destruction of habitats have been making it easier for infectious diseases to transmit to humans. If humans do not change their behaviours … [Read more...] about Joining hands for a ‘green future’
Sun Group contributes to elevating Vietnamese cuisine to global level
Hanoi (VNA) - As many as 103 restaurants were honoured with four award categories, including four highly regarded Michelin-starred restaurants. The Michelin Guide has officially opened a new era for Vietnamese cuisine with the partnership of Sun Group as the destination partner. Restaurants honoured by Michelin Guide in Vietnam Up to 70 Michelin Selected restaurants, three individuals awarded the Michelin Guide Special Awards, 29 Bib Gourmand restaurants (good quality, good value cooking), and four Michelin-starred restaurants in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCM City) have been officially announced. Mr. Gwendal Poullennec - International Director of Michelin Guide “The first selection in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City highlights the differences and variety in what these two cities have to offer. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, offers a very laid back and relaxed vibe with small shops and restaurants found mostly in the old quarter. Traditional Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Sun Group contributes to elevating Vietnamese cuisine to global level
Hanoi police bust ring smuggling drugs from Europe to Vietnam
Police in Hanoi have arrested four suspects and seized more than 62kg of synthetic drugs, cracking down on a ring that smuggled drugs disguised as food and home appliances from European countries into Vietnam. The kingpin, 27-year-old Hoang Tien Dung, hailing from northern Hung Yen Province, was arrested during a coordination between the police of Hanoi and their colleagues in Hung Yen from May 4 to 7. To create a screen to hide his illegal drug smuggling, Dung set up an agency providing purified water and a night eatery in Hung Yen but used these facilities as the places to receive and deliver drugs, Hanoi police reported on Tuesday. Also detained with Dung were his two accomplices, Tran Van Tuan, 19, and Dao Ngoc Long, 35, both from Hung Yen. Tuan directly aided Dung in the illegal sale of smuggled drugs in Vietnam while Long acted as a middleman for Dung to deal with a suspect living abroad to buy drugs from European countries. Earlier on March 23, Hanoi police in … [Read more...] about Hanoi police bust ring smuggling drugs from Europe to Vietnam