The three-year agreement will focus on the implementation of clinical trials, workforce training, patient support programmes and further international integration of activities at Cho Ray Hospital. The collaboration will cover a variety of therapeutic areas such as oncology; respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases; cardiovascular and renal therapies; along with vaccines and immunology. Nitin Kapoor, chairman and general director of AstraZeneca Vietnam and Asia Area Frontier Markets said, “AstraZeneca is dedicated to transforming outcomes for patients and increasing access to better healthcare for everyone. Furthering our collaboration with Cho Ray Hospital will expand the positive impact that we jointly make on local communities in Ho Chi Minh City and across the country.” Dr. Nguyen Tri Thuc, director of Cho Ray added, “We are pleased to partner with AstraZeneca to accelerate our innovation and integration and deliver new programmes that increase patient access to … [Read more...] about Pharma giant extends partnership with Cho Ray Hospital
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Ba Ria-Vung Tau province ready to support foreign car carrier on fire
AH SHIN was reported to be on fire on February 4 en route from the Republic of Korea to Singapore, carrying 4,530 cars. (Photo: competent agencies) Ba Ria-Vung Tau (VNA) – The Maritime Administration of Vung Tau in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau said on February 5 night that it has been actively coordinating with competent agencies in implementing measures to support a Panama-flagged car carrier which caught fire off the Vung Tau coast. AH SHIN was reported to be on fire on February 4 en route from the Republic of Korea to Singapore, carrying 4,530 cars and 21 crew members, all Russian. The ship has used up 50 tonnes of CO2 in its firefighting system, but the fire is said not to be under control yet. The vessel is adrift at a slow speed, some 25 nautical miles southeast of Vung Tau. The vessel’s owner has asked Vietnam to assist in seeking more CO2 to control the fire. The maritime administration contacted the ship’s captain on February 5 … [Read more...] about Ba Ria-Vung Tau province ready to support foreign car carrier on fire
ASEAN Tourism Awards 2023 honor 14 businesses of Vietnam
Vietnam's tourism suppliers have won top awards in the categories of unique homestay, community tourism associated with local economic development, qualified public toilets, and best ASEAN spa services. The ASEAN Tourism Awards 2023 ceremony was held on February 5 in Indonesia as part of the ongoing ASEAN Tourism Forum 2023 under the theme "ASEAN: A Journey to Wonderful Destinations". A foreign traveler enjoys buying fruits in Cai Be Floating Market. Photo: Mekong Smiles As a result, two groups of host families, one in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long and the other in the northwestern province of Lao Cai, received the ASEAN Homestay Award. The first group consists of six establishments: Ut Thuy, Sau Thanh, Nam Thanh, Nam Thanh, Ba Linh, Ngoc Phuong, and Ngoc Sang, in An Binh District, Vinh Long Province, about 140 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The locality is famous for its islets of fruit orchards. The most prominent tourist attractions are the Cai Be … [Read more...] about ASEAN Tourism Awards 2023 honor 14 businesses of Vietnam
Public awareness program broadened to battle illegal fishing
These communication programs need to be effective to curb IUU fishing, especially since the European Commission (EC) issued a “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood in 2017. Last year, the provincial People's Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau issued a warning radio message to keep fishermen in line. Accordingly, when a fishing vessel goes out of monitoring signal range for over six hours, the ship owner will receive a message instructing the vessel owner to handle the situation. If a fishing vessel loses the signal near a border area, the vessel owner's family will receive a notice from the province’s Fisheries Sub-Department. Commune officials have joined supervising and supporting fishermen and their families to avoid IUU fishing. Nguyen Cong Vinh, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, said that it is difficult to identify foreign waters due to insufficient patrols, large areas and a lack of demarcations for boundaries. Vinh said that … [Read more...] about Public awareness program broadened to battle illegal fishing
VIR to host ‘New Investments amid New Volatility’ roundtable
With the pandemic not completely subsided, inflation skyrocketing, monetary policy tightening, and a number of countries in the middle of armed conflicts, 2023 will be a challenging year for investors across the globe. In the present environment, what fresh market shifts exist? Furthermore, both local and international investors are encountering roadblocks and increasing risk due to the legal grey area through which they must pass. VIR to host 'New Investments amid New Volatility' roundtable Investors now have to discover innovative approaches to adapt and evolve, transforming their governance and business practices. This will generate new and lucrative investment options. What recent developments can we expect to see in the market? To provide readers and investors with helpful information, VIR presents a roundtable titled "New Investments amid New Volatility". At the event, renowned economic experts will assess current and new investment channels and provide … [Read more...] about VIR to host ‘New Investments amid New Volatility’ roundtable
Responsible and sustainable direction giving wings to Vietnamese tourism development
Responsible and Sustainable direction giving wings to Vietnamese tourism development The survey results also indicate that up to 57 per cent of respondents said that they have had a different thought about tourism is done, especially because it is related to the local economy, community, culture, and environment. Responsible and sustainable tourism is becoming more important, and the needs and preferences of tourists is also changing. Instead of noisy and prosperous tourist destinations, many people are looking for peaceful countryside and experiences of discovery, close to nature and good for health, in accordance with the projects on development of national parks and protected areas in Vietnam. Among the sustainable tourism models often mentioned in recent years, models that focus on exploiting simple and healthy natural experiences such as agritourism, farmstay, or glamping are special models to attract the attention of both tourists and investors. As a model of farm … [Read more...] about Responsible and sustainable direction giving wings to Vietnamese tourism development
AES receives investment policy for Son My power plant
The conference featured Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, and top government officials, including minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung and minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien. The 2.2GW Son My 2 CCGT power plant will be located in Binh Thuan province. The $1.8 billion plant will have a 20-year contract with the Vietnamese government. Speaking at the conference, Joseph Uddo, president of AES Vietnam said, “The investment policy for Son My 2 CCGT power plant marks a significant milestone enabling us to move ahead with the project. “We are honoured to receive the approval in this significant event today on the action plan to implement Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW of the Politburo, recognising the importance of the power plant project in ensuring energy security, promoting international investment and the socioeconomic development of Vietnam.” Son My 2 complements AES’ investment plans in gas infrastructure in the country and the … [Read more...] about AES receives investment policy for Son My power plant
Food and beverage cooperatives seize new opportunities amid economic difficulties
Some food and beverage products from a cooperative in Ben Tre Province attract consumers.— Photo vnbusiness.vn After the Lunar New Year holiday, many cooperatives, especially those in the food and beverage (F&B) sector, have accelerated their production to fulfil domestic and export orders. Ly Hong Tien, Director of Hau Giang Xanh Cooperative in Hau Giang Province, told vnbusiness.vn that thanks to the links her cooperative has established with distributors, it was completing many orders of processed that lat fish to serve local demand and that for exports. According to experts, though economic difficulties would continue in 2023, there remained untapped business opportunities for small firms and cooperatives in the F&B industry. Experts said that when an economy was unstable, investors intended to return to industries with high demand as the F&B sector is an essential industry. A recent report by iPOS.vn said that Viet Nam had around 338,600 restaurants and … [Read more...] about Food and beverage cooperatives seize new opportunities amid economic difficulties
Biggest spring blood donation festival kicks off
The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (NIHBT) and Hanoi Youth Association for Blood Donation on February 6 kicked off the Xuan Hong (Red Spring) Festival – the biggest annual blood donation campaign of the season. People join the Xuan Hong (Red Spring) Festival – the biggest annual blood donation campaign of the season staring on February 6. (Photo: VNA) The one-week event themed “Donating blood in spring, multiplying happiness” expects to receive about 8,000 blood units. Donors can visit one of the seven venues in Hanoi, including the institute, Agricultural General Hospital, No26 Luong Ngoc Quyen in Hoan Kiem district, No10, Hamlet 122, Lang Street in Dong Da district, No78 Ngueyn Truong To in Ba Dinh district and No132 Quan Nhan district in Thanh Xuan district and People's Committee headquarter of Trau Quy Town in Gia Lam district. NIHBT Director Nguyen Thanh Ha said that this year, thanks to the community's efforts, … [Read more...] about Biggest spring blood donation festival kicks off
Vietnam wins numerous ASEAN tourism awards
Two homestay groups in the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long and the Northwestern province of Lao Cai received the ASEAN Homestay Award. Meanwhile, four units won the ASEAN Community Tourism Award, namely the Quan Ba Community Tourism Service Cooperative in Ha Giang province, Sin Suoi Ho community tourism village in Lai Chau province, Tan Thanh fishing village in Quang Nam province, and Thai Hai Reserve Area of Ecological Houses-on-Stilts Village in Thai Nguyen province. The ASEAN Public Toilet Award was awarded to the toilets in Saigon Skydeck of Bitexco Financial Tower, Southern Women's Museum and Ben Xua Tourist Area in Ho Chi Minh City. The winners of ASEAN Spa Service Awards were Cham Spa & Massage in the Central city of Da Nang, Sen Tai Thu Vincom Mega Mall Smart City in Hanoi, Sol Spa of Minera Resort Hotel in the Southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Chi Spa of Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa Sapa - Lao Cai province, and Thala Spa of Best Western Premier Sonasea … [Read more...] about Vietnam wins numerous ASEAN tourism awards