The Government of Viet Nam launched the first National Committee on Children on December 6th 2017 in Ha Noi. On this occasion, reporter of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Online Newspaper interviewed Mr. Youssouf Abdel-Jelil, UNICEF Representative in Viet Nam, about his opinion on the establishment of the first National Committee on Children as well as his assessment on Vietnamese Government's efforts to boost implementing child rights. Reporter: What do you think about the legal reform that Viet Nam has undertaken recently to advance child rights? Viet Nam has undertaken significant legal reform in recent years. Indeed, the Constitution, which was approved by the National Assembly in 2013, has a chapter on human rights with a specific provision on children’s rights and the role of the State in ensuring the protection of children. Importantly, the recently enacted Law on Children further articulates these Constitutional provisions by providing the legal … [Read more...] about Viet Nam establishes its first National Committee on Children to advance child rights
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GE Healthcare to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare
Photo: Ngoc TramUnder the witness of US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink, in terms of technology, GE Healthcare is committed to continuously providing innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound system and anesthesia solutions to help Vinmec promote and optimize healthcare outcomes. Vinmec currently owns and operates seven hospitals in Vietnam and expects to increase its presence to 10 hospitals by 2020, including opening the Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS). The capacity building programs between the two sides will focus on cardiology and oncology, creating a solid foundation for Vinmec to lead in its key areas, nurturing a new generation of clinicians at VUHS, thus helping it to become the standard for nation's medical education. Leveraging the insights of global experts from centers like Dubai and the USA in hospital design and planning, GE Healthcare will offer Vinmec innovative and customized solutions for layout design and facility … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare
Cambodian Embassy celebrates National Day, diplomatic relations with VN
The event was attended by Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pham Binh Minh, who chairs the National Steering Committee for Viet Nam-Cambodia Friendship Year 2017, and the Cambodian Ambassador to Viet Nam, Prak Nguon Hong.Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh congratulated Cambodians on achievements that they have made in the past 64 years, and wished Cambodia more success in the future.The Deputy PM underlined that Viet Nam and Cambodia, two neighbouring countries on the bank of the Mekong River, have shared close relations and long-lasting friendship and solidarity, which have been nurtured by many generations of leaders and people of both nations.Reviewing the growth of bilateral ties through the history, he stated that mutual support and solidarity was vividly demonstrated during the joint fight against the Pol Pot genocidal regime to save and … [Read more...] about Cambodian Embassy celebrates National Day, diplomatic relations with VN
Banquet celebrates Cambodian National Day, diplomatic relations with Vietnam
NDO – A banquet was held by the Cambodian Embassy in Hanoi on December 11 to celebrate the 64th National Day of Cambodia (November 9, 1953-2017) and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Cambodia diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-2017).The event was attended by Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pham Binh Minh, who chairs the National Steering Committee for Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Year 2017, and the Cambodian Ambassador to Vietnam, Prak Nguon Hong.On behalf of the leaders of the Party, State, and people of Vietnam, Deputy PM Pham Binh Minh congratulated the Cambodian people for their achievements over the past 64 years.He also emphasised that Vietnam and Cambodia are two neighbouring countries with a long-term friendship and solidarity, which have been nurtured and developed by many generations of leaders and the people of the two nations.Overcoming many difficulties and challenges, the two nations provided mutual support … [Read more...] about Banquet celebrates Cambodian National Day, diplomatic relations with Vietnam
NA Standing Committee approves spending on rice for national reserve
The purchase will be made to compensate for the rice the Government has taken from the national reserve to distribute to natural disasters victims, help the poor on the lunar New Year occasion and between-harvest, and to provide for international aid. The approval followed a Government report delivered by Finance Minister Dinh Tien Dung at the NA Standing Committee’s 19th meeting.The report said that from April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, the Prime Minister had assigned the ministry to take 58,885 tonnes of rice worth about VND553 billion (US$24.2 million) from the national reserve for the above-said purposes.To date the ministry has completed the distribution of this amount of rice.Therefore, the Government asked for the NA Standing Committee’s approval of extracting VND553 billion from the State budget 2017 to make up for the used amount of rice. … [Read more...] about NA Standing Committee approves spending on rice for national reserve