Vietnam national institute of maritime medicine

The 12th European – Vietnam Documentary Film Festival will take place in Hanoi from June 3 – 12. (Photo: VOV) Hanoi (VNA) – The 12th European – Vietnam Documentary Film Festival will take place in Hanoi from June 3 – 12, featuring works from 11 countries. The annual event will be co-organised by the Vietnam National Documentary and Scientific Film Studio and the European Union Institutes for Culture ( EUNIC ). It is expected to be an opportunity for Vietnam ese people to have a close look into European people, culture and nature through big screen. Vietnamese audience will have a chance to enjoy the free screening of documentary films from Austria, Belgium, France, Italy, Germany, Israel, Spain, Switzerland, Czech Republic, the UK and Vietnam. The films, many of which are award-winning, touch upon various topics, from life of people leaving countryside to cities, climate change, to portraits of famous artists./. VNA … [Read more...] about European-Vietnam Documentary Film Festival to return next month

Insured patients are waiting to receive medicine at Trung Vuong Hospital Recently, many people have reported that physicians at Thu Duc City Hospital or satellite clinics of the hospital asked them to go out to buy medicine because the hospital is short of medicine. Many patients with health insurance cards have been angry about losing their benefits; therefore, they have sent petitions to responsible agencies. Talking about this, Director of the Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City Associate Professor Tang Chi Thuong said that right after the social distance, the number of patients with health insurance cards coming to Thu Duc City Hospital for examination and treatment increased from 80 percent to more than 100 percent compared to the number during the epidemic outbreak. According to the data of the health sector, the number of outpatients with health insurance cards in August 2021 was only about 28,048 persons while it was 75,459 patients in April 2022. Worse, the Thu … [Read more...] about Hospitals in HCMC short of medicines

In Universal Periodical Review (UPR), Vietnam supported international recommendations to take further steps to protect LGBTI persons against violence and discrimination. Vietnam, a candidate for the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the 2023-2025 term, has been seeking international experiences and support to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) from discrimination. It’s on the way to build legal framework for the issue while public awareness of it has been improved but the gap between discussions and the reality remains wide, experts said in a workshop on “Protection against Violence and Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: International and Vietnam’s Experiences.” Le Thi Thu Hang, Assistant Minister, Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delivers speech at the workshop on May 27. Photos: MOFA Addressing the event, Le Thi Thu Hang, Assistant Minister, Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks int’l experiences against LGBTI discrimination

2022 Education World Forum drew education chiefs from more 100 countries in the world (Photo: VNA) London (VNA) – Vietnam shared experience in ensuring education services for children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic , as well as national climate education policies at the 2022 Education World Forum (EWF) that took place in London from May 23-26. At a discussion on the renovation of education at low cost in Asia, Deputy Ambassador of Vietnam to the UK To Minh Thu highlighted measures that Vietnam has applied to make sure all children access education services, especially during months of social distancing that forced children at all education levels to stay at home since the fourth wave of COVID-19 hit Vietnam in April 2021. She said that the Vietnamese Government rolled out various measures with the priority of vaccination for youngsters to enable schools to reopen from March 2022. So far, more than 98 percent of the students aging from 12-17 years old in … [Read more...] about Vietnam shares experience in ensuring education services amid COVID-19

Vietnam keeps being an attractive investment environment for global investors, with many Indian and Chinese enterprises saying they plan to expand their business in the Southeast Asian country in the next two years, according to an HSBC survey. The UK-based HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC), one of the largest banking and financial services institutions in the world, has recently released the results of a large survey of nearly 1,600 companies from six of the world’s largest economies all of which have operations in Southeast Asia. The survey, ‘HSBC Navigator: Southeast Asia (SEA) in Focus,’ covered 1,596 companies from the U.S., the UK, China, France, Germany, and India. Survey respondents were key decision-makers from companies already doing business in SEA or those considering doing so. These international businesses have strong expectations for continued growth in SEA, including Vietnam, which “has been striding forward in recognition and application of the sustainability agenda.” … [Read more...] about Vietnam remains attractive destination to international investors: HSBC survey

Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà at the National Assembly meeting yesterday. Photo thoibaotaichinhvietnam.vn HÀ NỘI — Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà presented a report on a draft law on the implementation of democracy at a grassroots level, as a part of the ongoing third session of the National Assembly yesterday morning in Hà Nội. The minister said that the draft law has new contents. The draft law specifically stipulates the rights and obligations of citizens, cadres, civil servants, public employees and employees in the implementation of grassroots democracy. The provision on the authorisation of grassroots democracy implementation is added. Under the draft, people have the right to complain, initiate lawsuits and denounce violations relating to the implementation of democracy at the grassroots levels. People have the obligation to propose and report to competent authorities when detecting violations in its implementation. In … [Read more...] about National Assembly discusses draft law on the implementation of grassroots democracy

Minh made the suggestion while delivering his remarks at the 27th International Conference on the Future of Asia (FOA 2022) in Tokyo on May 26. He said, entering the third decade of the 21st century, Asia is witnessing historical profound changes, with both opportunities and challenges that have long-term impacts on future generations. As the region and the world are focusing resources on addressing urgent and unprecedented issues, first and foremost, countries need to make responsible contributions, show mutual respect, and equally cooperate for mutual benefits, he said. In the region, territorial disputes at sea continue to threaten peace and security. Regarding the East Sea (South China Sea), it is necessary to settle disputes and disagreements via peaceful measures and in line with international law, particularly the United Nations Charter and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982, he said. Minh also suggested that more than ever before, Asia … [Read more...] about Vietnam calls on Asia to maintain peaceful, stable environment for prosperity

Professor Tran Thanh Van talks to participants in the gathering on May 26. (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – A gathering of former Vietnamese students at the National Institute of Applied Sciences Center Val de Loire (INSA Blois) who benefited from the Rencontres du Vietnam (Meeting Vietnam) - Vallet (RVN-Vallet) Scholarship was held in France’s Blois city on May 26. The event was part of the Rencontres de Blois (Meetings of Blois) conferences. Vietnamese Ambassador Dinh Toan Thang highly valued contributions by Vietnamese-French Professor Tran Thanh Van and his wife, Professor Kim Ngoc, to the establishment and operation of the RVN-Vallet Scholarship Fund, which has helped create opportunities for many disadvantaged but talented students of Vietnam to advance on the path of knowledge and science. He voiced his hope that the scholarship Fund and the RVN organisation will bring about more opportunities for students in Vietnam to bring into play their talent and contribute … [Read more...] about Beneficiaries of RVN-Vallet Scholarship Fund gather in French city

Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 27. – Deputies to the 15th National Assembly (NA) on May 27 discussed a report on the draft Law on Implementation of Democracy at Grassroots Level in their ongoing third session. According to Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra, the bill comprises seven chapters and 74 articles, adding many new contents to existing regulations in the field, including those on the implementation of democracy in agencies. Read full story – Upholding Vietnam’s peace-loving tradition and implementing the Party and State’s policy, over the past years, the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) has sent officers and soldiers to participate in the United Nations (UN)’ peacekeeping missions, which has been supported by local people and appreciated by the UN and the international community. The spirit of dedication and responsibility of Vietnamese soldiers has helped spread the image of the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 27

Modern equipment help improve medical examination and treatment service quality at Hospital A in Thai Nguyen province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Legislators at the 15th National Assembly (NA) discussed in groups the draft Law on Medical Examination and Treatment (revised) on May 26 during their ongoing third session. Many deputies pointed out that after 10 years of implementation, the law has created an important legal framework for the caring and protection of people’s health through the management of medical activities, ensuring rights of patients. However, it has exposed a number of shortcomings and limitation, making it no longer suitable to the reality. According to Bac Ninh province’s representative Nguyen Thi Ha, the bill should specify policies to encourage the research and application of science and technologies in medical examination and treatment through support in land use, tax and finance, thus drawing more investment and knowledge from other countries. Deputies … [Read more...] about Legislators give ideas for revision of Medical Examination and Treatment Law