Hanoi (VNA) – Prof. Dr. Huynh Thi Phuong Lien has been awarded with the title of “Hero of Labour in the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) Period” in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the development of the vaccine industry in Vietnam from 2009 – 2019. Lien is a senior specialist at the State-owned Company for Vaccine and Biological Production No.1 (Vabiotech) under the Ministry of Health, who had 53 years of experience in medicine. The title was presented to the 80-year-old professor by Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, who is also the First Vice President of the Central Council for Emulation and Rewards, in a ceremony held at the Hanoi-based Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology on January 19. Prof. Dr. Huynh Thi Phuong Lien delivers an acceptance speech during the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) … [Read more...] about 80-year-old vaccine researcher honoured with Hero of Labour title
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Young athletes of the year 2020 to be honoured
Included in the list are shooters Bui Thuy Thu Thuy, 18, and Phi Thanh Thao, 16, both of whom bagged plenty of medals and broke national records during a national youth shooting tournament and national championship held in 2020. Meanwhile, 15-year-old skater Tran Khanh Linh won a gold and a bronze at an international tournament, in addition to a gold at an national tournament in 2020. She was the first Vietnamese representative to compete at the World Skate Oceania and the Junior Grand Prix, a series of junior international competitions which is organised by the International Skating Union. Among the honoured athletes, 29-year-old captain of the national women’s football team Huynh Nhu makes the list, alongside Minh Tri, 24, a member of Vietnamese futsal team, and Nguyen Linh Chi, 30, a volleyballer of the LienVietPostBank team. In the coach category, Ngo Thi Ngan Ha, 31, of the national shooting team, is the youngest coach to be considered among those with outstanding records … [Read more...] about Young athletes of the year 2020 to be honoured
Meridian Gate in ancient Hue citadel open to visitors after 8 years of renovation
The Flag Tower is seen from the Meridian Gate’s upper pavilion, known as Lau Ngu Phung (Pavilion of Five Phoenixes), at the Imperial City located within the citadel of Hue in Thua Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, after its restoration. Photo: VGP Following the completion of the comprehensive restoration, authorities have resumed tourism activities at the Meridian Gate. … [Read more...] about Meridian Gate in ancient Hue citadel open to visitors after 8 years of renovation
Vietnamese fishing boat hit by Chinese vessel in Vietnam’s waters
Tuan’s ship and its eight-man crew returned safely to Sa Ky Sea Port in the central province of Quang Ngai on Saturday, and the incident has been reported in full to the Border Defense Force of the province’s Tinh Ky Commune as well as provincial police. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese fishing boat hit by Chinese vessel in Vietnam’s waters
Thu Duc City needs special mechanisms of development: Mr. Nguyen Thien Nhan
The city has a high labor productivity growth which is 2.7-2.9 times greater than other provinces and ciities in the country. The number can be higher from 5-7 times if its weaknesses of mehcianism, infrastructure, the application of science and technology are solved to attract foreign investment strongly. … [Read more...] about Thu Duc City needs special mechanisms of development: Mr. Nguyen Thien Nhan