Cambodia recently reported the first outbreak of H5N6 bird flu virus among the country’s poultry (Source: Cambodia News English) Hanoi (VNA) - The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said in its statement on April 18 that Cambodia had reported the first outbreak of H5N6 bird flu virus among the country’s poultry. The infected poultry was found at a market in Daunkeo district, the southern province of Takeo, the OIE citied the information provided by the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture. The new H5N6 strain was detected by the Pasteur Institute in Cambodia late last month, the statement said, without specifying whether the infected birds were chickens, ducks or other types of poultry. Cambodia’s animal health authorities have intensified monitoring and set up protection zones around the affected area following the case. - VNA … [Read more...] about Cambodia reports first outbreak of H5N6 bird flu
Credit programme gives boost to HCMC economic growth
Credit packages at preferential interest rates offered to small and medium sized enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City leveraged the city’s economic growth to reach 8.3 per cent in 2018. As of late March, 1,100 businesses in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) had reportedly borrowed more than VND9.12 trillion (US$392.5 million). Also under the same programme last year, commercial banks disbursed VND285.000 trillion (US$12.25 billion) to assist 10,600 businesses in their production and business, thus helping local credit growth reap a growth rate of 14.69 per cent. Credit packages at preferential interest rates offered to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in HCMC leveraged the city’s economic growth to reach 8.3 per cent last year. However, a slew of local enterprises made complaints about barriers to their financial access. They elaborated that their assets are normally appraised at lower prices than market rates while the delayed progress of carrying out lending procedures remains a … [Read more...] about Credit programme gives boost to HCMC economic growth
Bangkok to complete preparations for Royal Coronation by April 25
King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand (Photo: AFP) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Preparation of a 7-kilometre stretch of roadway for the state procession as part of royal coronation ceremonies, is now 95 percent complete, while the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has insisted all preparations will be fully completed by April 25. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Deputy Permanent Secretary Sompong Wiangkaew has presided over a meeting of the preparation committee on area management in Bangkok, revealing that the preparation of a 7-kilometre section of roadway where the state procession will be taking place is now 95 percent complete. Many other related works are now fully completed in advance of the ceremonies, including traffic surface renovation, pavement markings, CCTV camera installations, and sewage management systems. Trees and bushes along Rajadamnern Avenue have been trimmed to prevent their branches from growing over the road, while more lighting fixtures will be … [Read more...] about Bangkok to complete preparations for Royal Coronation by April 25
Vietnam enjoy first victory at Hong Kong U18 tournament
Head coach Hoang Anh Tuan set his team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and encouraged his players to play a strong pressing game. Immediately from the kick off Vietnam started to dominate the game. With the Vietnamese team enjoying most of the possession, the footballers from Singapore were forced onto the defensive and struggled to break out of their own half. With a packed defence, the Vietnamese footballers struggled to break down the opposition and score. Eventually a mistake in midfield by Singapore allowed striker Pham Xuan Tao to move into the penalty area before being fouled and winning a penalty kick. Bui Tien Sinh stepped up to score the only one goal of the game in the 89th minute from the penalty spot. Vietnam’s next fixtures will be against Myanmar on April 20 and then against the hosts, Hong Kong on April 22. The Hong Kong tournament is one of the squad’s warm-up activities for the upcoming 2019 AFF U18 Championship and the 2020 AFC U19 Championship qualifiers which … [Read more...] about Vietnam enjoy first victory at Hong Kong U18 tournament
Academics discuss future of medical cannabis in Thailand
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Eleven organisations have discussed research that supports medical marijuana usage, finding ways for Thai medical marijuana pioneer Decha Siripat to be able to prescribe marijuana products for medical use, as an indigenous medical practitioner. The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, has held talks with 11 organisations including public and private universities, the Department for Development of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, the Food and Drugs Administration, the Narcotics Control Board, and the President of Khao Kwan Foundation Decha Siripat, all groups that have long been studying medical marijuana. The meeting was held to discuss related research and find ways for indigenous medical practitioners to be able to prescribe medical marijuana products, which requires cooperation with government agencies involved in a research project in which patients must be a part, as there is currently no official certification of the … [Read more...] about Academics discuss future of medical cannabis in Thailand