With a population of over 97 million, Vietnam has prior experience in responding to outbreaks of other infectious diseases including SARS, MERS, measles and dengue. In the case of the Covid-19, Vietnam relied on cost-effective solutions to combat the virus, including strategic testing, contact tracing through apps and effective public communication campaigns. … [Read more...] about Vietnam pushes for medicine self-sufficiency post Covid-19: Fitch Solutions
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Japanese man plans ‘ecological utopia’ for Vietnam
The project is based on a five-pillar approach to creating a utopian community: organic farming using sustainable development practices, organic restaurants and cafés, care centers for the elderly, education for children, and the combination of local volunteer opportunities and cultural centers for learning. … [Read more...] about Japanese man plans ‘ecological utopia’ for Vietnam
Vietnamese woman breathes life into inanimate shells
Artist Tran Thi Ngoc Hieu instructs her daughter on the shell painting technique at her shop in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hoang An / Tuoi Tre Tran Thi Ngoc Hieu exhibits her skills on a shell product in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hoang An / Tuoi Tre A shell painting made by Tran Thi Ngoc Hieu is seen in this photo taken at her showroom in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hoang An / Tuoi Tre Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get the latest news about Vietnam! … [Read more...] about Vietnamese woman breathes life into inanimate shells
Hanoi charity’s young volunteers spend nights rescuing homeless children
Minh Hai, who has been on the team for two years, shares a story from last winter. One night, on a curb behind the My Dinh bus station, he saw a boy with a backpack and a cap who looked he had little strength left. He got off his motorbike and slowly walked up to the boy. … [Read more...] about Hanoi charity’s young volunteers spend nights rescuing homeless children
Vietnamese researchers in the US invent COVID-19 vaccine patches and reusable face masks
Most medical masks are made of synthetic polymers similar to plastic bags which are unable to self dispose and pose a major hazard to the environment. Medical masks are unable to prevent bacteria, viruses and fine dust like KN95 or N95 masks. Meanwhile, N95 masks are very expensive and can be used only one time, Dr Thành said. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese researchers in the US invent COVID-19 vaccine patches and reusable face masks
