Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has carried out more than 1,100 organ transplants over the past 30 years, with a high success rate equivalent to the figures recorded in other countries, said hospital director Nguyen Tri Thuc at its 30th kidneyversary on Thursday morning. The event gathered representatives of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health, the municipal government, and leading experts on organ transplantation in the country. Organ transplants record high success rates Given the support of experts at home and abroad, the hospital managed to perform a kidney transplant in its first two cases on December 28 and 29, 1992, just a few days after the country’s first organ transplant was done, Thuc recalled. This milestone helped lay a solid foundation for the strong growth of the hospital’s kidney and organ transplantation. The number of organ transplants has risen over time and exceeded 1,100 to date. Cho Ray Hospital was also a pioneer in adopting measures to expand a source … [Read more...] about Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City performs over 1,100 organ transplants in three decades
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Ha Giang’s coffee shop in a 100-year-old home
Pho Co Cafe is in Dong Van District near an old market. This early 20 th -century building is next to a hill. According to the website of the Dong Van Karst Plateau World Geopark management, it is one of the few remaining structures in Dong Van's old town. Like other old houses in Dong Van, this one carries a blend of local and Chinese architecture. It has two floors, the lower built of wood and the upper of bluestone and rammed earth. There is an inner courtyard designed in the architectural style of the Vuong family mansion in Ha Giang, also known as the Meo King mansion, an ancient mansion with the age of nearly 100 years. The house layout also represents Chinese architectural traits. The walls are made of unburnt bricks. The frame consists of trusses, columns and wooden railings, all carved with intricate images … [Read more...] about Ha Giang’s coffee shop in a 100-year-old home
Hanoi to have land management database in place soon
The heads of sub-municipal agencies are called upon to take specific measures to improve the satisfaction of the population and businesses with public services. Hanoi would soon complete a database on land management to effectively carry out administrative procedures in this field for the benefit of the public and private sectors. Hanoi from above. Photo: The Hanoi Times The Office of the Hanoi People’s Committee released announcement No.95, providing the conclusion of Hanoi Vice Chairman Nguyen Trong Dong on the works of issuance of certificates for land use rights, ownership of houses, and attached assets in the city. In recent months, the city's Department of Natural Resources and Environment has been working on favorable policies to improve public satisfaction with land-related services. According to statistics, the Hanoi Land Registry Bureau has issued 300,812 certificates out of a total of 368,337 for homeowners in housing projects, accounting for … [Read more...] about Hanoi to have land management database in place soon
Nordic countries share circular economy, waste management solutions with Vienam
Nordic countries, including Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, shared their experience in green solutions to a circular economy and waste management and policy implications for Vietnam at a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday. The seminar was organized by the Embassies in Vietnam of Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden and Fulbright University Vietnam to mark the occasion of Nordic Day 2023 (March 23). In his opening remarks at the seminar, Ambassador of Denmark to Vietnam Nicolai Prytz said with a long tradition of working together to find solutions to common challenges, the Nordic countries are proud to share their experience and knowledge with Vietnam. “We believe that sharing experience and best practices with our partners is essential to promoting sustainable development,” Prytz added. Meanwhile, Ambassador of Norway to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken highlighted the role of the private sector in promoting green innovation, saying, "In the Nordic region, we have seen … [Read more...] about Nordic countries share circular economy, waste management solutions with Vienam
Thailand tightens fruit quality management
Illustrative image (Photo: Bangkokpost) Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai Ministry of Commerce’s Internal Trade Department (ITD) is implementing 22 measures to manage fruit supply for this year's harvest, with production estimated to grow by 3% to 6.78 million tonnes. Director-general of the department Wattanasak Sur-iam said the higher output is attributed to cooler weather late last year and early this year. The department remains concerned about the quality of fruit and held discussions with the Agriculture Department about introducing stringent measures to control the quality of exports, especially durian, he said. The ITD also wants to register at least 120,000 orchards for Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) standards this year. Wattanasak said the 22 measures are focused on four areas, covering plans for production, domestic marketing, foreign marketing, and legal issues. The Ministry of Commerce and the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry also plan to coordinate with … [Read more...] about Thailand tightens fruit quality management
Hanoi targets 100% of population with accounts on public services portal
It is expected that local governments will waive or reduce fees for the use of online public services and for online payments. Hanoi aims to achieve 100% account registration in its online public services portal by 2023, while at least 50% of new documents will be received and processed online. Public officials at Trung Liet Ward, Dong Da District, guide locals on the use of online public services. Photo: The Hanoi Times The move was part of the City's Plan No. 95 to implement National Project No. 06 to build a population database and electronic authentication and identification for national digitization in 2022-2025, with a vision to 2030. The city will provide 100% of citizens with free digital signatures for electronic transactions and public service delivery. Under Plan No. 95, Hanoi authorities identified implementing Government Project No. 06 as a crucial task that requires the active participation of all levels, sectors, and localities, leveraging … [Read more...] about Hanoi targets 100% of population with accounts on public services portal
Innovation-centered approach boosts Hanoi’s performance in socio-economic growth
Hanoi's goal for 2023 is to secure the city's socio-economic performance and further develop a cultured, modern, and civilized society. Hanoi aims to constantly improve the leadership of the Party Committee and the sense of responsibility of government officials and Party members, especially the heads of government agencies, to fulfill all the socio-economic growth tasks set for 2023. Dinh Tien Dung, Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee, talks to Nhan Dan (People) newspaper about the plans and actions the city expects to carry out on the occasion of the 93rd anniversary of the founding of the Hanoi Party Committee. Dinh Tien Dung, Member of the Politburo and Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee. Photo: The Hanoi Times As head of the Hanoi Party Committee, could you share some of Hanoi's achievements in the first half of 2020-2025? Hanoi has endured many international impacts in the past two and a half … [Read more...] about Innovation-centered approach boosts Hanoi’s performance in socio-economic growth
Chu Huy Man – Talented general of Vietnam People’s Army: Imprints of Unit 100 in Laos
Following President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings of “Helping friends is helping yourself,” the late general contributed significantly to the revolutionary cause of the Lao people. He was dearly called by the Lao troops and people as General Thao Chan. Helping friends effectively After the Geneva Accords were signed in 1954, the Lao Ministry of National Defense requested assistance from Vietnam in organizing their armed forces. On July 16, 1954, the General Command of the Vietnam People’s Army decided to establish a delegation of Vietnamese military advisors to assist the Lao Pathet troops, which was named Unit 100. General Chu Huy Man, who was the Political Chief of Unit 316 at that time, was assigned as the head and secretary of the Party committee of Unit 100. The unit's task was to assist their Lao friends in building the Pathet Lao liberation troops and gathering forces in Xamneua (Houaphanh) and Phongsaly provinces. Before the mission, President Ho Chi Minh met with General … [Read more...] about Chu Huy Man – Talented general of Vietnam People’s Army: Imprints of Unit 100 in Laos
Athletics ready for golden task at 32nd SEA Games
Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Athletics is still the strongest sport of Vietnam, and at the SEA Games, track-and-field stars are hoping to bring home at least 14 gold medals from the Cambodian meet. Vietnam has dominated the past three Games with 17 golds in 2017, 16 in 2019 and 22 at the last Games held a year later than scheduled in 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With just six weeks to go before the start of the Games, the team is training hard to keep its top spot. “We have set a target for each group," said Nguyen Manh Hung, general secretary of the Vietnam Athletics Federation . "We hope to manage to win at least 14 golds. We can predict the maximum number of golds that we can earn from the Games, but that is our tactic so I cannot reveal that information to anyone." The team has been training together since January with 53 promising members, in Hanoi, HCM City, Da Nang, Bac Ninh and Can Tho. "My team has been strengthened with … [Read more...] about Athletics ready for golden task at 32nd SEA Games
Hanoi targets 100% disbursement of public investment plan in 2023
As of March 2023, the city has disbursed about VND3.9 trillion ($165.4 million), accounting for 8% of the planned disbursement for the year. This year, Hanoi aims to disburse 100% of public funds, which is seen as a key measure to boost the city's socio-economic development. The Cat Linh - Ha Dong urban railway in Hanoi. Photo: Hai Linh The city's main objective is to ensure that departments, branches, districts, and other project stakeholders take immediate action to implement the established disbursement roadmap, with a focus on addressing project difficulties and issues. Recently, Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee Tran Sy Thanh instructed the units responsible for investment preparation to expedite the approval process and submit the investment plan to the City People's Council for approval. This is in preparation for the upcoming meeting of the City People's Council in early July 2023, where 62 new projects to be funded under the 5-year … [Read more...] about Hanoi targets 100% disbursement of public investment plan in 2023