Covivac, produced by the Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals, is the second Vietnamese-made vaccine to be tested on humans after receiving approval from the Health Ministry. The first was Nanocovax of Nanogen Pharmaceutical Biotechnology JSC that had entered trials last month. … [Read more...] about 10 students volunteer for second Vietnam coronavirus vaccine trial
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Vietnam’s second COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters human trials
The home-grown vaccine has been developed by the Nha Trang-based Institute of Vaccines and Medical Biologicals (IVAC) and the Hanoi Medical University since last May, using primary chicken embryo cell culture, a technique the institute used previously to successfully produce seasonal flu vaccines. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s second COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters human trials
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
While 68% of training institutions in the country reported feeling well-equipped for 4IR, this was a lower rate than Cambodia who recorded 73%, the Philippines with 81%, and Indonesia at 95%. In addition, there is also a mismatch in perceptions between training institutions and employers in terms of the readiness of graduates to work. Only 4% of domestic training institutions reported using online training platforms, while 18% reported using augmented reality and virtual reality tools for training purposes. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
Partnership agreement on breast cancer treatment signed
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The Ministry of Health and Vietnam Medical Association will work together on improving access to innovative therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients in Vietnam during 2020-25 as part of a Memorandum of Understanding signed on January 19. The project aims to increase the rate of early breast cancer detection among women and improve access to advanced therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients. Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said that five to 10 years ago, over 70 percent of breast cancer patients visited hospitals and got treated at a late stage. In recent years, thanks to the communication campaigns, especially the national project on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases including cancer, the rate of cancer patients getting medical examination and treatment in the early stages has increased. “The implementation of the project on improving access to innovative therapies for high-risk breast cancer patients … [Read more...] about Partnership agreement on breast cancer treatment signed
KEF presents maximum bass* with the new KC62 subwoofer
*delivered in minimum spaceMAIDSTONE, KENT - Media OutReach - 21 January 2021 - To maximise bass definition and indulge in the full drama of immersive entertainment, welcome the new KEF KC62 Uni-Core™ Force-Cancelling subwoofer into your home. This integral and innovative part of your sound setup is now more aesthetically pleasing than ever. Deep and powerful bass used to be the domain of big-shouldered subwoofers, but thanks to the new Uni-Core technology KEF successfully prioritises design and sound in equal measure. … [Read more...] about KEF presents maximum bass* with the new KC62 subwoofer