"So far, the side effects of Covid-19 vaccines are usually mild and not dangerous, so I don't feel worried. Besides, I am a medic, at high risk of being infected with the coronavirus. If I undergo the vaccine trial, I will develop antibodies against the virus," she said. … [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 applications of 4IR technologies will help the country move up the value chain in products and services, Vietnam should consider new approaches to ensure inclusion and social protection for entry-level workers, especially those at risk of job displacement, and those who need upskilling,” said Andrew Jeffries, country director for Vietnam of ADB. “Adequate and timely investments in skills development can help the country not only to harness the potential of 4IR to increase productivity but also ensure that 4IR will benefit workers at large.” … [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
Bamboo Airways implements automatic check-in service in kiosks, accelerating digital transformation
Apart from the website platform, Bamboo Airways has released a new mobile application to offer convenient check-in options for passengers. Bamboo Airways has timely collaborated with impactful partners like Traveloka, Momo, Tripi, Ivivu, etc. to broaden approaching channels and allow easier ticket purchase and service usage. Customer service channels are activated simultaneously, from call center to customer management system and royal customer care, etc. … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways implements automatic check-in service in kiosks, accelerating digital transformation