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LONDON -- Supplies of a vaccine to prevent the deadly rotavirus infection in children have either run out in Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal and Cameroon or are close to doing so, officials close to the roll-out told Reuters , after disruptions at drugmaker GSK. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 200,000 children die each year of the highly contagious infection, which is the leading cause globally of severe, dehydrating gastroenteritis in children under the age of five. Officials in Kenya, Tanzania, Senegal and Cameroon had no immediate response to requests for comment from Reuters . GSK confirmed that there is a shortfall of around 4 million doses of its Rotarix vaccine this year, with a drop to 42 million from an expected 46 million. The British drugmaker had already cut its agreed deliveries by 10 million a year for the period 2022-2028, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, said. GSK acknowledged the fall in supply and said it was pursuing plans to address the … [Read more...] about Rotavirus childhood vaccine shortage hits four African countries

The move aims at protecting the local environment and promoting tourism. Tourists are discouraged from bringing bottles, plastic bags, or things related to pollution to Co To Island, from September 1. Visitors join hands to collect trash on the beach. Photos: quangninh.gov.vn This is the pilot plan conducted by the People’s Committee of Co To Island District in the northern province of Quang Ninh, under a scheme to turn the locality into a high-quality tourism center of Vietnam as well as part of the sustainable development strategy of the locality. According to the district, the fast-growing tourism industry has affected natural resources in the island district, with risks of plastic pollution. The authorities require the cooperation of travel companies and transport companies to guide visitors on environmental practices when they arrive at the destination. "It's not a ban," a district representative told local media. "For the foreseeable future, we … [Read more...] about Plastics discouraged on Co To island

A Pakistan zoo has called off plans to auction 12 lions from its ever-growing pride to private buyers, saying it would instead create new enclosures for the big cats. Lahore Safari Zoo cancelled an auction of lions from its growing pride and said it would expand current facilities instead. The auction planned for Thursday had drawn condemnation from the WWF, which urged authorities at Lahore Safari Zoo to instead rehome them with other government wildlife facilities. "The main reason behind the auction was the lack of space," deputy director Tanvir Ahmed Janjua told AFP, adding officials had decided to speed up work building two new enclosures. "Now that this issue is to be resolved soon, there is no need for the auction to take place." Set over 200 acres, Lahore Safari Zoo is considered one of the best in the country -- where zoos are known for disregarding animal welfare. The Lahore facility is currently home to 29 lions, six resident tigers and two … [Read more...] about Pakistan zoo cancels lion auction, plans expansion instead

Comprehensive cooperation between the two sides remains a core pillar in the relations of both Parties, States, and capitals. Hanoi expects to realize cooperation agreements with Vientiane and would accompany the latter on the road toward prosperity. Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh (r) and Secretary of Vientiane Party Committee Anouphap Tounalom (l). Photo: The Hanoi Times Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh made the commitment during a meeting with Secretary of Vientiane Party Committee Anouphap Tounalom today [August 10]. Tounalom and Vientiane’s high-ranking delegation is on a visit to Hanoi from August 9-14 to strengthen cooperation between Vietnam and Laos in general, and Hanoi with Vientiane in particular, on the occasion of the 60 th anniversary of diplomatic relations (September 5, 1962 – September 5, 2022), and 45 th anniversary of the signing of Friendship and Cooperation Treaty between Vietnam and Laos … [Read more...] about Hanoi accompanies Vientiane on road toward prosperity: Mayor

The role that BRG Group plays in bringing the Asian Development Tour's tournament to Vietnam is extremely significant. After more than 20 years of accompanying Vietnamese golf, BRG Group is now operating a system of world-class golf courses with unique designs that attract hundreds of people each year. To maintain the highest standard and quality for all golf courses, the BRG Group has partnered with world-renowned golf course designers, including the world's number 1 golf legend - Jack Nicklaus. Therefore, BRG's golf courses all have a distinctive style, and are able to take full advantage of the natural beauty of each region and always ensure the quality according to international standards. Hole 18 at Nicklaus course of BRG Danang Golf Resort - The venue where the BRG Open Golf Championship Danang 2022 will take place. Even more so, the golf courses are operated by professional foreign PGAs with years of experience to guarantee the highest level of … [Read more...] about BRG Group aims towards major golf events of the continent

A positive economic outlook gives employers in Vietnam confidence to increase recruitment in the second half of 2022, though not as high as the previous six-month period. The hiring intentions of Vietnam’s employers are estimated to increase in the second half of 2022, as positive growth rates are reported in various sectors. Remarkable economic recovery drives hiring intentions in H2/2022. Photo: Nguyen Viet Thanh/ILO Vietnam This forecast was announced in the Vietnam Employment Outlook Survey Q3 & Q4 2022 by ManpowerGroup Vietnam. About 88% of the surveyed enterprises plan to increase or at least maintain the current headcounts as compared to 95% of the equivalent index in the first half of 2022. The strongest recruitment intentions were reported in Manufacturing & Processing, Wholesale, Retail & Trading, Banking & Finance, Professional Consulting Services, Construction, Food & Beverage & Hospitality - Accommodation and Real Estate. … [Read more...] about Economic recovery drives hiring in H2/2022

The storm is forecast to cause heavy downpours and rough seas in the northern region, including Hanoi, in the coming days. A tropical low depression has strengthened into a tropical storm named Mulan, which will hit the northern coast of Vietnam early on August 11 morning, according to the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting (NCHMF). Mulan is the second tropical storm to have formed in the East Sea this year and will enter Vietnamese waters shortly, the center said, adding that its center was 480 kilometers from Mong Cai in the northern province of Quang Ninh this morning with winds of up to 62-88 kilometers per hour (kph). Storm Mulan is heading toward northern Vietnam. Photo: NCHMF Over the next 24 hours, it would move west-northwest at a speed of 15-20 kph. The storm is forecast to enter the Gulf of Tonkin tonight, causing heavy downpours and rough seas in the northern region, including Hanoi, in the coming days, the NCHMF noted. At … [Read more...] about Tropical storm Mulan to hit northern Vietnam tomorrow

Festival for children of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia 2022 opens in HCMC on August 10. The event aims to mark the 12th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) for the 2022-2027 tenure, the 60th anniversary of Viet Nam-Laos diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962-2022), and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Laos-Vietnam Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (July 18, 1977- 2022), the 55th anniversary of Vietnam-Cambodia's diplomatic relations (June 24, 1967-2022). Children offer incense to President Ho Chi Minh at the HCMC Children’s House. Attending the opening ceremony was Secretary of the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Ngo Van Cuong, Deputy head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Propaganda and Education Tran Thanh Lam, Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) of HCMC Tran Kim Yen, Vice Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Duong Anh Duc, … [Read more...] about Festival for children of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia 2022 opens in HCMC

Private schools bump into difficulties recruiting, retaining good teachers Every school, whether public or private, strives to recruit a pool of qualified and committed teaching staff that can deliver quality education to its students and in turn produce students of high quality. Therefore, it is crucial for schools to employ and retain talented teaching staff. According to a staff of K.G Kindergarten in Go Vap District, a holder of an intermediate degree in preschool pedagogy can become a teacher while their salary and benefits will be discussed after an assessment of their work efficiency meanwhile the school's recruitment notice clearly stated that candidates must have a university or college degree with long-term work experience in a preschool. Similarly, at V.M. Kindergarten in Binh Chanh District, the recruitment notice requires candidates to have a college or university degree majoring in preschool, but still accepts an intermediate degree in case the candidate is … [Read more...] about Private schools bump into difficulties in recruiting, retaining good teachers

The total area of forest meeting standards for calculating forest cover was 13,923,108ha, resulting in a percentage of forest cover of 42.02%. In the decision, the ministry assigned the Administration of Forestry to establish a national forest resources database. The Ministry required localities that recorded a reduction in natural forest area in 2021 to investigate the causes of the reduction and undertake measures to restore the forests, as well as to identify and punish those who are responsible for the reduction in forest area. In 2020, the country had 10,279,185ha of natural forest and 4,398,030ha of planted forest. The total area of forest meeting standards for calculating forest cover was 13,919,557ha, and a forest coverage of 42.01%. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Forest covers 42.02% of Vietnam’s total area by end of 2021