The Hanoi Interior University under the Interior Ministry, the French Embassy in Vietnam and the Chandler Institute of Governance on December 6 jointly held an international conference on the training of the human resources in service of international integration. Photo for illustration. Source: baokiemtoannhanuoc.vn Opening the function with the participation of managers, experts and scientists from Vietnam, France, Italy, Russia, Sweden, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia and Nigeria, Deputy Minister Trieu Van Cuong said the Vietnamese Government has implemented various cooperation activities with countries having rich experiences in administrative reform. This conference comes within the common efforts aimed at raising the quality of the personnel, thus pushing up the administrative reform, the official said, adding experiences learned from the function will create important theoretical and practical foundations for the ministry in providing consultations and … [Read more...] about Int’l conference on human resources training for integration
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Swimmers, taekwondo artists bring home golds
Swimmer Nguyễn Ánh Viên in the women's 400m freestyle. Photo dantri.vn HÀ NỘI — Swimming and taekwondo athletes brought two gold medals each for Việt Nam on the seventh day of the 30th Southest Asian Games on Saturday in the Philippines. Nguyễn Thị Ánh Viên won both the women's 400m freestyle and 100m backstroke events, defending her titles comfortably. The 23-year-old clocked 4min 13.20sec in the 400m freestyle. Gan Ching Hwee of Singapore and Natthanan Junkrajang from Thailand were second and third, respectively. In the latter race, Viên finished with a time of 1:02.97. Chloe Kennedy Anne Isleta and Jasmine Alkhaldi, both of the hosts, were the runners-up. Viên who is expected to win eight titles in this Games will take part in the 400m individual medley today. She is the defending champion. Meanwhile, taekwondo martial artists took two golds in poomsae (performance) … [Read more...] about Swimmers, taekwondo artists bring home golds
US proposes maintaining VN eligibility to export catfish
For Viet Nam, FSIS has inspected eight out of the 13 facilities that are exporting catfish to the US and found out no shortcomings that could directly harm public health. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hung The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) under the United States Department of Agriculture has proposed continuing Viet Nam’s eligibility to export Siluriformes fish, commonly known as catfish, and fish products to the United States. The US Federal Register has published a draft of a proposal to recognise three countries—Viet Nam, China and Thailand—as maintaining their eligibility to export catfish and fish products to the United States as proposed by FSIS. In the draft recommendation, FSIS has recognised the catfish inspection system in Viet Nam, China and Thailand as equivalent to the US system. If this draft is approved, these three Asian countries will officially be allowed to continue exporting catfish to this market, according to the Vietnam Association of … [Read more...] about US proposes maintaining VN eligibility to export catfish
Banks to prioritise senior staff, capital increases at this year’s AGMs
Techcombank is due to submit a proposal for eight members of the banks Board of Directors (BoD) and three members of its supervisory board (SB) for the 2019-24 period.— Photo techcombank Changes in senior personnel, listing on the securities market, raising capital and the settlement of bad debts are expected to be the top priorities of banks at their upcoming annual general meetings (AGM) this month. At the AGMs this year, many banks are expected to make major changes in the selection of their top personnel for the upcoming term from 2019 to 2024. Techcombank is due to submit a proposal for eight members of the banks Board of Directors (BoD) and three members of its supervisory board (SB) for the 2019-24 period. Military Bank will also consult its shareholders about a plan to elect the BoD and the SB with the intention of having five members in the BoD and three members of the SB. SCB will also hold a general meeting this month, where it will change the BoD and SB for the next … [Read more...] about Banks to prioritise senior staff, capital increases at this year’s AGMs
Medical tests every woman must have
Doctor Catherine Gonzalez. — Photo Courtesy of Family Medical Practice Hanoi. Viet Nam News By Dr. Catherine Gonzalez October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month As modern-day women, it’s all too easy to use the “I’m too busy” excuse, so you may be tempted to let your annual breast screening or a lipid profile test slip. Don’t let that happen. As busy as you are as a modern women, there is no reason why you cannot have a healthy life. Here are five of the most important medical tests that all women should take: Pelvic Examination and Pap smear With cervical cancer said to be the second leading cause of death for women, uterine and pelvic health should be given prime importance. It is always advisable that you visit your gynecologist periodically and have a complete pelvic examination and a Pap smear test. Do not get scared as most do on hearing about these tests. A pelvic exam checks for abnormalities such as growths while Pap smear is a … [Read more...] about Medical tests every woman must have