By Robert Bicknell OK, let’s get this out of the way right off the bat… I have been diagnosed with cancer. I also have to say, right from the top, that I am quite humbled by the number of people who have reached out and stepped up to help me, especially in the golf community. I am quite touched by your efforts and concern. Words cannot convey the depth of my gratitude and appreciation, and for once, I am speechless. In a nutshell, what I thought was a sore back brought on by a change in my golf swing, turned out to be a whole lot more than I, or many doctors thought and, believe me, there were a few who really blew it. It was the docs at Columbia Asia who figured it out and got my ass over to FV Cancer Hospital for the full diagnosis. To them, I owe a lot. I’ve got secondary malignant cancerous tumors on my spine, and we’re still looking for the primary source, but they suspect it’s the prostate. We will see. At this time I am getting radiation … [Read more...] about Don’t putt it off, get yourself checked
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National committee for tuberculosis prevention launched
Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam is chairman of the National Committee for Tuberculosis Prevention and Control. — VNA/VNS Photo Lâm Khánh HÀ NỘI — The national committee for tuberculosis prevention and control has been launched following Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc’s decision. Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam is chairman of the committee. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Trường Sơn and deputy chairwoman of the Việt Nam Fatherland Front Trương Thị Ngọc Ánh will be deputy chairman and deputy chairwoman of the committee. Members of the committee include leaders and officials of different ministries and organisations such as the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Red Cross Society. The committee’s duty is to help PM Phúc to give guidance to concerned organisations … [Read more...] about National committee for tuberculosis prevention launched
Logo competition on Việt Nam, New Zealand relationship launched
New Zealand Ambassador to Việt Nam Wendy Matthews launches a logo competition as part of activities to kick off the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and New Zealand in 2020. — Photo courtesy of New Zealand Embassy in Việt Nam HÀ NỘI — The New Zealand Embassy in Việt Nam has launched a logo competition as part of activities to kick off the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Việt Nam and New Zealand in 2020. The competition calls for entrants to design a creative logo that represents the countries' strong bilateral relationship. It should display innovative and modern design styles with clear shapes and colour. Vietnamese of any age are welcome to join the competition. “2020 is a milestone year for our bilateral relationship as we celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations. The New Zealand-Việt Nam partnership is going from strength to … [Read more...] about Logo competition on Việt Nam, New Zealand relationship launched
Việt Nam sees no improvement in reducing child abuse
Children make handprints on a giant ball at the launch of Việt Nam’s Action Month for Children in May 2019. Despite legal and social efforts, child abuse in Việt Nam remains prevalent. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tùng HÀ NỘI — Child sexual abuse in Việt Nam has witnessed an alarming increase with culprits in most cases being acquaintances or even parents. The finding was presented at the second meeting of the National Assembly’s supreme supervision team over child violence prevention on Friday. Nguyễn Thanh Hải, head of the Central Ombudsmen Committee, said inspections conducted in 17 provinces revealed the number of children who suffered sexual abuse in 2019 had surged compared to 2011-15. Nearly 1,200 children in the northern localities of Hà Nội, Hải Phòng, Hoà Bình, Bắc Giang, Thái Bình and Quảng Ninh are … [Read more...] about Việt Nam sees no improvement in reducing child abuse
UNIQLO opens in downtown HCM City
Inside the new UNIQLO Đồng Khời store in HCM City. Photo courtesy of UNIQLO HCM CITY — More than 2,000 customers visited the new store of UNIQLO, the Japanese global apparel retailer, on its opening day yesterday (Nov 6) in downtown HCM City. Tadashi Yanai, UNIQLO founder and chairman, and president & CEO of the Fast Retailing Group, said: “The opening of our first store in Việt Nam represents a truly important step in the global development and expansion of our company.” “We wish to learn more about the culture and history of Việt Nam, and we look forward to growing with the nation’s people and businesses, working together with them to deliver innovative, top-class products and services to customers in Việt Nam and around the world,” he said at the opening. UNIQLO Đồng Khởi includes the full line-up of the company's Lifewear products for men, women and children … [Read more...] about UNIQLO opens in downtown HCM City