Associate Professor, Doctor Dao Xuan Co, Director of Bach Mai Hospital, said one of the reasons for this is the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the drug supply of enterprises. Many businesses do not have drugs and medical supplies to participate in the bidding or witness poor revenue due to low prices, he reported to the Ministry of Health's inspection team on August 16. In 2022, there were 77 out of 1,690 drugs that contractors failed to supply in sufficient quantities under the orders, affecting the hospital's stock of drugs while waiting for the bidding results, Co said. The hospital also recommended the Government and the Ministry of Health issue policies and accelerate the implementation of national and local centralized bidding. Centralized bidding will increase competitiveness with lower prices, reduce manpower, time and costs of organizing the bidding at hospitals as well as better handle problems in the bidding process. On August 16, the inspection team of the Ministry … [Read more...] about Centralized bidding should be implemented to solve drugs and medical supplies shortage
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Vice State President visits Buon Don district
During the working session, the commanding officer of the Dak Lak provincial Border Guard Command briefed the delegation on the province’s borderline situation and the command’s task performance in border management and protection and combat readiness posture. For her part, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan hailed the positive outcomes gained by Dak Lak border guards and the station, especially in safeguarding national sovereignty and border security, implementing external affairs in border areas and COVID-19 prevention and control work, contributing to building a shared border of peace, friendship, cooperation and development. In the coming time, the state official required the Dak Lak provincial Border Guard Command to follow the borderline situation to give advice to the local authorities in a timely manner and to carry out effective policies. Meanwhile, the command and local authorities should pay more attention to caring for the material and spiritual life of border … [Read more...] about Vice State President visits Buon Don district
Lockdown in Nha Trang leaves beach town desolate
The roundabout in downtown Nha Trang, a top beach destination in the central province of Khanh Hoa, stands idle, allowing a breath of fresh air to pass through the usually congested intersection. Since July 9, the 252-square-kilometer beach town of over 500,000 people entered a 14-day social distancing campaign under government Directive 16, which bans gatherings of more than two people in public and asks people to only leave home for emergencies, buying food and medicine, along with working in factories, production facilities and businesses involved in "essential" goods and services. April 2 Square in front of the 12-kilolometer-long beach on Tran Phu Street is virtually deserted, contrary to crowded scenes during previous holidays. The central square, surrounded by luxury hotels and high-rise buildings, is one of the iconic spots in town. A sanitation worker cleans up the deserted coast along Tran Phu Street, a … [Read more...] about Lockdown in Nha Trang leaves beach town desolate
Unilever Vietnam receives two prestige awards
Recognition to sustainable development mission Unilever Vietnam believes that sustainability drives the superior performance. Therefore, since the first days in Vietnam from 1995 until now, the company has constantly integrated sustainable development into all business strategies and activities through protecting the environment, improving people’s health and living conditions. This makes Unilever Vietnam become one of the businesses recognized at the “Corporate Sustainability Awards” by Nhip Cau Dau Tu Magazine. The awards aim to honor businesses who proactively implement sustainable development strategies, commit to green growth and deliver corporate social responsibilities to the community. Unilever Vietnam receives the Corporate Sustainability Awards Unilever Vietnam pioneers in several environmental initiatives to tackle plastic waste and climate change issues. Unilever, cooperating with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has built and led … [Read more...] about Unilever Vietnam receives two prestige awards
Huge potential for cooperation between Vietnam and EU
Both sides shared the same view on development objectives and benefits of responding to traditional and non-traditional security challenges amid growing global uncertainties. The potential of Vietnam-Belgium relations in particular, and Vietnam-EU in general, remains enormous, thanks to the solid foundations of existing cooperation in various fields. Vietnam gives priority to its relations with the EU. Photo: AP Head of the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission Tran Tuan Anh stressed the view at the meetings with European and Belgium leaders during his visit to the country from August 16-19. He stressed the main goal of bolstering the comprehensive Vietnam-EU relations and the strategic partnership between Vietnam and Belgium in the field of agriculture. According to Tuan Anh, both sides shared the same view on development objectives and the benefits of responding to traditional and non-traditional security challenges amid growing global … [Read more...] about Huge potential for cooperation between Vietnam and EU
☀️ Morning digest on August 19
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by Vietnam News Agency. -Vietnam and Kazakhstan should enhance cooperation in areas of good potential such as agriculture, tourism and transportation, President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a reception for Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tileuberdi in Hanoi on August 18. He spoke highly of the visit to Vietnam by the Kazakh official on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties, and noted his belief that the visit will contribute to consolidating and promoting the traditional friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Read full story -Meanwhile, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirmed Vietnam always treasures its traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation with Kazakhstan during his meeting with the Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister the same day. PM Chinh suggested the two sides further promote the exchange of delegations … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on August 19
General Luong Cuong congratulates General Nguyen Quyet on his 100th birthday
During the visit, on behalf of the Central Military Commission and GDP leaders, General Luong Cuong wished General Nguyen Quyet good health and longevity and hoped that the former defense leader will contribute more to the revolutionary cause of the Party and the building of an elite, regular, revolutionary and gradually-modern military. On the occasion, General Cuong briefed General Quyet on the military’s task performance over the past time. For his part, General Quyet spoke highly of the outcomes of the Party and political work in the whole military over the past time. He hoped the GDP will continue providing timely recommendations for the Politburo, the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee, the Central Military Commission, and the Ministry of National Defense to successfully implement resolutions of the 13th National Party Congress and the 11th Congress of the Military Party Organization, as well as directives of higher levels on Party and political work, contributing to … [Read more...] about General Luong Cuong congratulates General Nguyen Quyet on his 100th birthday
More than 30 Indian tourism businesses surveyed in Nha Trang
From August 18 to 21, Indian businesses will survey and experience a number of accommodation establishments, such as the Ariyana Smart Condotel Nha Trang Hotel, Muong Thanh Luxury, Champa Island Resort, and WinWonders Resort, all the while exploring famous landmarks such as Long Son Pagoda, Ponagar Tower, and Hon Chong-Hon Do. In particular, 32 Indian businesses will participate in the Namaste Vietnam 2022 festival in Khanh Hoa, including activities such as performing arts programmes, visits to cultural heritages and tourist attractions, and conferences aimed at promoting Indian tourism in the south-central provinces. This is an opportunity for Indian businesses to learn and understand more about the culture and people of Khanh Hoa and Vietnam, along with learning about the unique tourism products of the area to introduce to Indian tourists and attract more Indians to Nha Trang in the near future. The Indian tourism market is very attractive to many countries, … [Read more...] about More than 30 Indian tourism businesses surveyed in Nha Trang
Conference to seek solutions to waste treatment in urban areas
An international conference and exhibition on waste treatment solutions and technologies in urban cities in Vietnam will take place in the central city of Da Nang from August 25-26. (Photo: VNA) Da Nang, August 19 (VNA) – An international conference and exhibition on waste treatment solutions and technologies in urban cities in Vietnam will take place in the central city of Da Dang from August 25-26. It will gather more than 20 speakers who are policymakers, managers, scientists and representatives of enterprises engaging in the field of environment. Da Nang city accelerates the treatment of urban waste. (Photo: VNA) The event will offer an opportunity for relevant units to have an overview of new policies, the real situation of waste management and treatment, helping investors and the community to have better understanding about the issue, according to the organisers. Da Nang to strengthen resources and attract investment from the private and foreign sectors in … [Read more...] about Conference to seek solutions to waste treatment in urban areas
Vietnam improves forecasting in face of natural disasters
A worker checks wind direction and speed at the Lang Son Hydro Meteorological Station. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Natural disasters are becoming more unpredictable and extreme due to climate change, causing more extensive damage to people and property. In Vietnam, since the beginning of this year, natural disasters have been increasingly irregular, with unseasonal rains and flooding accompanied by thunder storms , strong winds and storms. From March 30 to April 2, heavy rain in the central region caused widespread damage, especially to agricultural production. From April 15 to 28, 41 earthquakes were recorded in Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum. In April, May and mid-June, prolonged downpours pushed water levels in the north to historic highs. Such torrential rain has led to landslides and flash floods in mountainous areas, as well as flooding in urban areas and industrial zones, especially in Hanoi, Vinh Yen, Bac Ninh and Bac … [Read more...] about Vietnam improves forecasting in face of natural disasters