Public health

In Japanese history, the popularity of onsens was clearly reflected through cultural development. Onsens satisfy the demand for fun and relaxation with friends, colleagues, families and couples. They are not just a quiet place to help people escape the hustle and bustle of life, but also a bridge to enhance relationships. In Japan, hot springs and the therapeutic effects of onsens are believed to offer a miraculous treatment with divine power thanks to the mineral content of geothermal water. … [Read more...] about Quang Hanh hot mineral source offers special health benefits: director

He said that Vietnam can gain access to COVID-19 vaccine via internationally coordinated aid through COVAX facility mechanism co-led by WHO, GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI); procurement through a bilateral deal; or its own development. … [Read more...] about Recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Vietnam under control: WHO representative

Hanoi (VNA) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a 500-million-USD policy-based loan to allow the Philippines to quickly access emergency financing in the event of disasters triggered by natural hazards or public health emergencies. The Philippines has been hit by several major disasters in recent years, including typhoon Haiyan in 2013, the Taal volcano eruption in January 2020, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ADB Vice-President Ahmed Saeed said in a statement. "This new contingent disaster financing instrument will help the government manage fiscal risks posed by those shocks and lessen the economic and social impacts on people's livelihoods and the country's economy," Saeed added. ADB Financial Sector Specialist for Southeast Asia Benita Ainabe said the Disaster Resilience Improvement Programme will support government policy reforms aimed at ensuring the government to quickly address the needs of vulnerable segments of the population following disasters. It will … [Read more...] about ADB approves 500 million USD loan to boost Philippines’ disaster resilience

Transport businesses must ensure infection prevention and control measures to reduce the risk of transmission, including wearing masks; declaring the health status; installing Bluezone, a Bluetooth-based app that helps determine if a person has come in contact with a COVID-19 patient. … [Read more...] about Public transport restrictions in Da Nang City lifted

During that time, I took charge of many jobs including training staff and managers of onsen areas to ensure the operation of onsen service in compliance with specified standards. Therefore, when I had the opportunity to work with Sun Group on consulting, training and managing Yoko Onsen Quang Hanh, I had a lot of enthusiasm and expectation to introduce Japanese culture in general and Japanese bath culture in particular to Viet Nam. I hope Vietnamese people will love onsens and consider them as a part of their spiritual life as Japanese people do. … [Read more...] about Special health benefits of Quang Hanh hot mineral source analysed by the Japanese director