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The center will be a platform for educational and cultural programming, research support, and academic services. The new US-Vietnam Cooperation Center has officially come into operation after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), 69 Chua Lang Street, Hanoi. Speaking at the opening ceremony on May 25, US Ambassador Marc Evans Knapper said the center joins over 600 other American Spaces around the world, which encourage open dialogue and build bridges of understanding by serving as study centers for students and communal spaces for those interested in American culture and values. Participants at the US-Vietnam Cooperation Center's ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo: US Embassy to Vietnam This partnership highlights not only the importance of the US-Vietnam relationship but also the close cooperation between the US Embassy in Hanoi and the DAV. It also demonstrates the US’ commitment to supporting the development of a strong, … [Read more...] about New US-Vietanm Cooperation Center inaugurated in Hanoi

Indonesian drugmaker Kalbe Farma signs a joint venture with Fillipino consumer goods distributor Ecossential Foods on May 18 in Manila, the Phillipines ((Photo: kalbe.co.id) Jakarta – Indonesian top drugmaker Kalbe Farma has announced the founding of a joint venture in the Philippines as the company plans to expand its operation across Southeast Asia. Kalbe, through its subsidiary Kalbe International, will control 60 percent of Kalbe Ecossential International while Philippine consumer goods distributor Ecossential Foods will hold the rest. The joint venture is expected to help increase Kalbe's sales of its nutrition products in the Philippines before introducing others such as prescription and over-the-counter drugs, as well as herbal medicines in Southeast Asia's second most populous nation after Indonesia. Vidjongtius, president director of Kalbe Farma, said the Ecossential partnership is a "first step" as the Indonesian corporation looks to collaborate with other local … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s drugmaker Kalbe Farma to expand operation

Doan Hong Trang, the winner of a beauty contest in the central region in 2016, will represent Vietnam at Miss Global 2022, which will be held in Bali, Indonesia, from June 1 to 11. Doan Hong Trang to represent Vietnam at Miss Global 2022 in Indonesia Born in 1995 in Binh Thuan Province, Trang is 1.73 metres tall with measurements of 86-60-92. She was in top 40 at Miss Universe Vietnam 2017. Trang will leave for Indonesia on May 31. The final round of the contest is scheduled to take place on June 11. Launched in 2011, Miss Global is a global beauty pageant for single women aged 18–35. The 2019 event attracted 74 beauties from countries and territories worldwide. The 2022 contest is resumed following two years of interruption due to COVID-19 pandemic. It is expected to welcome contestants from more than 70 countries and territories around the globe. … [Read more...] about Doan Hong Trang to represent Vietnam at Miss Global 2022 in Indonesia

A corner of Jakarta (Photo: AFP) Hanoi (VNA) – The development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is necessary and important to promote Indonesia ’s economic growth, said Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto . The minister said the sector plays an important role in economic recovery, with their number growing year on year. According to him, MSMEs’ contribution was recorded at around 61 percent of the country’s GDP and they employed 97 percent of the total workforce. During every crisis period, the group becomes resilient with an ability to recover well. The minister emphasised that the Indonesian government is paying serious attention to MSMEs, particularly via promoting them to a wider market to increase their access to financing. Currently, MSME loans accounted for only 18 percent of the total credit. Indonesian President Joko Widodo has given his directions to increase such percentage by at least 30 percent by 2024. The … [Read more...] about Indonesia prioritises MSMEs development for economic growth

Illustrative photo: SGGP The city also sets a target of examination and treatment performance at the residences for the elderly being lonely or getting severe illnesses who cannot go to hospitals and medical facilities. Ten districts of HCMC will implement the pilot nursing model for the elderly. Currently, HCMC records more than 840,000 older people with 98 percent of them participating in health insurance. The average life expectancy in Ho Chi Minh City is 76.6 years old, higher than the average life span in the country at 73.6 years old. The city faces an aging population stage as the average number of children per woman of childbearing age in HCMC was 1.39 children. By Khanh Chau-Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to pilot nursing centers under socialization model

Vietnam has outperformed major regional indices, making the market nearly quadrupled in size compared with the start of 2012 and the trading exceeding $1 billion a day. In its latest report, HSBC has stated that many funds already have Vietnam’s stock market on their radar with excitement about the country’s potential inclusion in the emerging market (EM) index. Vietnam's stock market expected a bright future. Photo: The Hanoi Times If the inclusion weight for Vietnam in EM Asia is 2%, inflows would be US$8-9 billion. That is 1.4x the current allocation by foreign funds and close to eight days of trading, HSBC noted in its latest study. The FTSE added Vietnam to a watch list in September 2018 for possible reclassification to secondary EM status, due in September 2022. The market is yet to make it onto MSCI’s watch list, but if required reforms are implemented, it might meet the necessary criteria ahead of May 2023, it added. On a roll According to the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s stock market on foreign funds’ radar amid possible upgrade to EM status: HSBC

The country called for support from the global community in enhancing climate resilience capabilities for the Mekong Delta region, eventually contributing to national and regional food security. Vietnam envisions to promote a low-carbon agricultural sector with three main pillars consisting of an agricultural ecosystem, modern rural areas, and smart farmers. Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai at the session. Photos: Tran Manh Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai gave the remarks at the “Averting a Global Food Crisis” session of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos-Klosters on May 23. According to Khai, severe consequences from the Covid-19 pandemic and geopolitical tension are causing unprecedented impacts on the global food supply chains. In this context, Khai called for a comprehensive and multi-purpose approach to ensure a self-reliant, inclusive, and sustainable global food system. “An urgent matter is to provide humanitarian aid to … [Read more...] about Vietnam envisions low-carbon agricultural sector

Leaders of the HCMC Department of Health inspect dengue fever prevention and control works in Binh Chanh District. In the 20th week, one dengue death has been reported, raising the total number of deaths to seven from the beginning of the year to the present. In the first four months, HCMC recorded 8,481 dengue case s, up 28 percent compared to the same period last year. In the 20th week from May 13-19, the number of dengue patients was 943, presenting an increase of 20 percent (equivalent to 156 patients) compared to the previous four weeks. Dengue cases in districts of 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11 and Phu Nhuan have declined but other areas, including Tan Thoi Hiep and Thanh Xuan wards in District 12, Phu Thanh and Son Ky wards in Tan Phu District and Hoc Mon District’s Xuan Thoi Thuong Commune saw a rise in the number of people get infected with dengue. The southern economic hub documented 2,562 hand-foot-mouth disease patients in the first four months of this year, 96 percent … [Read more...] about HCMC witnesses continuous jump in cases of HFMD, dengue fever

As of this morning, numerous cars stalled out and were stranded in floodwaters in Bac Ninh Province after the spells of rain; a child remained missing in Pho Yen City, Thai Nguyen Province, and many roads and gateways heading to the capital city of Hanoi recorded traffic congestion during rush hour. According to the National Center for Hydrology Meteorology Forecasting, the provinces and cities of Hanoi, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Vinh Phuc, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Ha Nam, Hung Yen, Thai Binh, Hai Duong, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa are forecast to see thundery downpours with rainfall of over 130 mm tonight. The Central Highlands and Southern regions will also face rainy and thundery conditions on the large scale at nighttime. There are some photos featuring chaos in the Northern localities after the spells of rain: By Van Phuc- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Incessant rains continue flooding Northern localities

A student of a primary school gets Covid-19 vaccine. The program aims to protect kids who are living and studying in HCMC, coming on four weeks since their first shot of Covid-19 vaccine, including children who received the first dose in other provinces and cities. The plan also covers children who haven't been vaccinated yet in the first phase or delayed vaccination for three months after recovering from Covid-19. As of May 21, the city inoculated 303,955 children, including 288,377 kids who received the first dose, and 15,578 others who got the second dose. Around 7,138 children were delayed to get vaccinated and 741 kids with health problems were required to enter hospitals to receive the Covid-19 vaccine. By Thanh Son – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about HCMC starts second phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive for kids