Dr. Le Minh Nguyet (right) and Dr. Nguyen Hoang Tuan, head and deputy head of the Mekong Maternity Hospital’s department of general planning, speak at a press briefing at the hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, January 20, 2021. Photo: Xuan Mai / Tuoi Tre Hospital taking fault … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City maternity hospital fires doctor following patient’s postpartum hemiplegia
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Great potential seen for Vietnam-UK cooperation in digitalized healthcare
Workshop participants noted that digital health was transforming healthcare in ASEAN, including Vietnam. Demographic changes alongside an increase in disposable income and resilient economic growth have fostered rising demand for quality healthcare. Digital technologies can empower patients to actively participate in their own care, improve clinical outcomes and enhance operational efficiency, they said. … [Read more...] about Great potential seen for Vietnam-UK cooperation in digitalized healthcare
Police discover five Chinese border jumpers in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Two Chinese border jumpers are held at the police station in Kon Tum Province, Vietnam in this supplied photo. The Chinese claimed they had entered Vietnam illicitly via a trail in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 16, before catching a coach to Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Police discover five Chinese border jumpers in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Tet space from bygone era recreated in Hanoi capital
The unique space has been recreated recently on An Duong Street of Tay Ho District. An array of peach trees, calligraphic works, kumquat trees, and daisy flowers feature in the space, helping revitalise the space of an old house in Hanoi celebrating Tet. Visitors have the chance to make Chung cake, a sticky rice cake filled with green beans and pork and wrapped in Dong leaves - a delicacy during the Lunar New Year festival. Visitors attempt to cook beans, prepare rice, and wash Dong leaves, before wrapping the cake. Traditional crafts require meticulousness and plenty of skill. The work proves exciting among many visitors. Making Chung cakes proves to be a great experience. An artisan guides visitors on how to cook delicious Chung cakes. Some young people are curious about how to make the Chung cake. The space is open to all and free until the end of January. VOV … [Read more...] about Tet space from bygone era recreated in Hanoi capital
Vietnam attends ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat
It was the first activity of the bloc this year to discuss orientations and priorities for 2021 as well as regional and global issues of shared concern. Representatives from participating countries congratulated Vietnam on successfully accomplishing its tenure as ASEAN Chair 2020, including leading the bloc in maintaining dialogues and timely and effective response to unprecedented challenges. They agreed to effectively realise reached priorities, initiatives and cooperation programmes, including accelerating the building of the ASEAN Community in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. They also expressed support to the Brunei’s theme of ASEAN Chairmanship 2021 “We Care, We Prepare, We Prosper”. Speaking at the event, Minh vowed to work closely with Brunei and other ASEAN member states to fulfill the targets and priorities set for the ASEAN Year 2021. Amid uncertain developments in the region and the world, he called on the bloc to effectively carry out initiatives as … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat