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The study, done by UNICEF, WHO and health organizations, said the rate in Vietnam fell to 8.2 percent in 2015 from 9.2 percent in 2000. The number of newborns of below average weight, described as less than 2.5 kilograms or 5.5 pounds, stayed almost constant at 130,000 per year during the period. Rana Flowers, UNICEF’s representative in Vietnam, said: "This figure is most encouraging. However as a national average, it does not give us the complete picture and is likely to hide important disparities." She said among poor people 28 percent of mothers do not have institutional deliveries, and their children’s weights are not usually recorded. After assessing birthweights in 148 countries and reviewing 281 million births, the study, the first of its kind, found more than 20 million newborns in 2015, or one in seven, had low birthweight. Around 80 percent of all newborns who die have low birthweights. Worldwide, the rate of low birthweight babies fell from 17.5 percent in 2000 … [Read more...] about Vietnam has lowest rate of low birthweight babies in Southeast Asia

Luong Thuy Linh, Vietnam’s representative at Miss World 2019, finished among the Top 12 at the pageant which recently concluded in London, the UK. Thuy Linh holds a golden tray aloft as she competes in the Dance of the World segment of Miss World 2019. In preparation for the contest, the girl from Cao Bang province put in plenty of hard work to come up with a bespoke dance. She gives a strong performance during the pageant’s grand final as she competes alongside 120 contestants from across the world. The Vietnamese beauty went into the grand final in good form having previously been named among the Top 10 in the Top Model and Beauty with a Purpose segments. Thuy Linh is a 19-year-old from Cao Bang province. She was crowned Miss World Vietnam 2019 in August and stands at 1.77 metres tall with measurements of 89-64-92. She is currently studying at the Hanoi Foreign Trade University. The Vietnamese entrant has put in a number of good performances throughout the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Thuy Linh secures a Top 12 finish at Miss World 2019

Speaking at the Bridging Basic and Clinical Science for Gut Health conference on Sunday, they said 70 percent of Vietnamese are at risk of gastrointestinal diseases due to Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection. Nearly 10 percent of the population already suffers from conditions like constipation, digestive disorders, gastroesophageal reflux, belching, and abdominal distension and serious problems such as cancer, peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, and enteritis. Gastric cancer is the third most common in the country after liver cancer and lung cancer. The Global Cancer Organization (GLOBOCAN) estimates that Vietnam had more than 14,000 new cases of colorectal cancer and over 7,000 deaths due to it last year. Dao Van Long, chairman of the Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, said: "The incidence is tending to increase due to environmental pollution, unsafe foods, poor eating habits and lifestyle." Professor Hidemi Goto of Japan’s Nagoya University said inflammatory bowel … [Read more...] about Medical experts identify the gut as the most vulnerable organ for Vietnamese

A documentary film on Vietnamese seas and islands produced by HCM City Television Film Studio (TFS) will air next month. Contest popularises Vietnam’s sovereignty over seas and islands Photo exhibition to feature Vietnam’s seas, islands Various environmental activities to be held during Vietnam Seas and Island Week 2019 Đảo Khát (Life in Islands) features famous islands of the coastal provinces Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Khanh Hoa, Kien Giang and Ca Mau. The history, culture and lifestyle of local people are highlighted as well as the economy and social issues which affect the lives of residents in fishing villages. “Our film will provide audiences, particularly young people, information about the country’s seas and islands,” Ly Quang Trung, director of the TFS, said. TFS is providing both human resources and finance to produce TV programmes focusing on Vietnamese seas, islands and farming communities. “TFS staff has worked with its partners … [Read more...] about TV shows on Vietnamese seas & islands to release

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Coffee exports in November saw a 13.9 percent decrease in volume to 120,000 tonnes, earning 207 million USD, a drop of 20.4 percent compared to the same period last year. According to statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, the volume of coffee shipments abroad in the January-November period came to 1.473 million tonnes, down 14.6 percent, while export value also experienced a 22.2 percent decrease to nearly 2.54 billion USD. The total export volume for the entire 2019 is estimated at 1.57 million tonnes, and the value at 2.7 billion USD, falling 16.57 percent and 21.17 percent, respectively, from 2018. Do Ha Nam, former Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Coffee-Cocoa Association, said the reductions are attributable to falling coffee prices in the world market in line with the 10-year cycle. Previously, 2010 was also a bad year for coffee exporters. He added that although coffee prices began to pick up in early … [Read more...] about Coffee exports suffer strong drops