Experts said that globalization, urbanisation and environmental change were factors that increase unhealthy lifestyles, such as smoking, abuse of alcohol and beer, inadequate eating and physical inactivity. And it is these risk factors that lead to the development of NCDs, including excess cholesterol. The rate of excess cholesterol in Việt Nam was high, mainly derived from sedentary lifestyles, especially inadequate dietary and unbalanced nutritional habits of Vietnamese people. … [Read more...] about Health ministry launches action month on excess cholesterol prevention
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South Korean investors pour big money into Vietnam
As such, Hanwha, the seventh largest economic group in South Korea, has taken steps to scale up its business in Vietnam. After pouring money into insurance and investment, the big player from South Korea has jumped into the field of securities with the stronger presence in Pinetree Securities. … [Read more...] about South Korean investors pour big money into Vietnam
More than 4,000 runners to race in Việt Nam Trail Marathon
Like other races by the organiser Topas, each long-distance (21km-70km) entry includes a donation to charity. Almost US$30,134 will be divided between local projects around Mộc Châu, the work of Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, life-changing surgery for children through Operation Smile, and saving lives through Newborns Việt Nam. … [Read more...] about More than 4,000 runners to race in Việt Nam Trail Marathon
Vietnam striving to keep boundaries free from illegal entrances
Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Kinh, leader at Hong Keng Booth near Cha Lo Village, shared that the booth was formed 7 months ago with 4 border guards always staying alert to stop any illegal entrance into Vietnam. Despite the harsh and freezing weather, these officers take turn to patrol the area under their responsibility. … [Read more...] about Vietnam striving to keep boundaries free from illegal entrances
First tons of Vietnamese rice exported to Britain following UKVFTA
A person examines high-quality Jasmine rice at a local firm. Tons of Vietnam’s fragrant rice first imported to the United Kingdom following the implementation of UKVFTA were put up for sale in London on January 26 – PHOTO: TRUNG CHANH HCMC – The first few tons of Vietnam’s fragrant rice has been exported to the United Kingdom since the United Kingdom-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) came into force in late December last year. It was put up for sale in London on January 26. … [Read more...] about First tons of Vietnamese rice exported to Britain following UKVFTA
