Representatives cut the ribbons to open the programme. — VNA/VNS Photo LONDON — A programme to introduce Vietnamese goods and foods in the UK is underway at Longdan Supermarket in Crawley, about 45km south of London. The week-long event, which started on Sunday, is hosted by the Vietnam Trade Office under the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK, in collaboration with the Vietnam Business Association in the UK (VBUK), and Longdan and EUTEK groups. As part of activities in the trade promotion programme of the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT), the event aims to promote high-quality Vietnamese products that are benefiting from the UK-Việt Nam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA) to British retailers and consumers. Handicraft products, coffee, fresh and dried fruits, canned fruit juice, vermicelli, dried noodle, rice papers, cashew nuts, and fragrant rice from reputable export enterprises of Việt Nam are being displayed at the supermarket and Vietnamese markets in Nottingham. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods, foods introduced in UK
Indo pacific strategy
Vietnam entirely justified in exercising self-defense against Khmer Rouge: Carl Thayer
Famous specialist on Southeast Asia Carl Thayer said Vietnam was entirely justified under international law in exercising self-defense against the Khmer Rouge who first attacked Vietnamese island territories in 1975. Vietnam and Cambodia celebrated the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations on June 24, 2022. On this occasion, Emeritus Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Canberra Carl Thayer wrote to The Hanoi Times his insights into the relations between the two neighboring countries. The 55th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and Cambodia celebrated in Hanoi on June 24. Photo: Baoquocte In 1967 the war in Vietnam was escalating as the United States poured more ground troops into South Vietnam and sought to interdict the Ho Chi Minh Trail. At the same time, the U.S. continued its air war over North Vietnam. Prince Norodom Sihanouk consistently followed the path of neutrality and non-alignment since independence … [Read more...] about Vietnam entirely justified in exercising self-defense against Khmer Rouge: Carl Thayer
Dengue fever turns severe as patients miss early checkups: doctor
Pham Van Quang, head of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Ho Chi Minh City Children's Hospital No. 1, said in most cases, dengue fever patients and their families had ignored warning signs when contracting the disease, creating the opportunity for it to get serious. When experiencing a high body temperature, the most typical early symptom of dengue fever, most patients had chosen to be treated at home, said Quang. After the high fever had gone, those people assumed they had already recovered. However, for dengue fever, the period following high fever is the most critical, and patients must be carefully monitored every step of the way, he said. So far, patients with dengue fever were only brought to hospitals when they had already developed severe symptoms like lethargy, bleeding gums, nosebleeds, and severe abdominal pain. By then, it is very easy for the patient to suffer septic shock while the risk of fatality is high, the doctor added. In other cases, dengue fever … [Read more...] about Dengue fever turns severe as patients miss early checkups: doctor
TCP Group’s CEO announced a new corporate plan
Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group, announced the new corporate purpose in Vietnam From 2022 to 2024, TCP Group is further driving the organisation towards sustainable business growth and creating a positive impact on society and the environment, locally and globally. "Five years ago, we announced the synergy of our various businesses into TCP Group, and we have been working towards sustainable development goals ever since. Up to now, events like COVID-19 and digital transformation have tremendously affected business, society, and the environment. We, therefore, are revisiting our purpose and strategies in every aspect to prepare for the volatile future and to create growth for the organisation while energising the sustainability of the world with a new purpose, called Energising A Better World For All,” said Saravoot Yoovidhya, CEO of TCP Group. Throughout its over 60 years of operation, TCP Group's priority has been to ensure the development of the economy, society, and … [Read more...] about TCP Group’s CEO announced a new corporate plan
The path to success with smart 5G manufacturing in Vietnam
Denis Brunetti, president in Vietnam and Myanmar for Ericsson With digital transformation being accelerated in the manufacturing sector, what are the factors for the successful development of smart factories in Vietnam? The next wave of socioeconomic development in Vietnam will be created through innovation, science, and technology, driven by the digital economy. A key component of Vietnam’s socioeconomic development strategy is the digital economy, which will contribute 25 per cent of GDP by 2025 and 30 per cent by 2030. It will also further enhance productivity in all key economic sectors of Vietnam. The new digital economy will be created by scientific and technological advancements and innovation, particularly in areas such as 5G, AI, machine learning, automation, cloud computing, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). With our global scale and expertise, we look forward to supporting Vietnam with the expanded deployment of 4G and 5G networks moving forward. … [Read more...] about The path to success with smart 5G manufacturing in Vietnam
“Viet Nam is a promising market for healthcare,” Senior global leader of Sanofi shared of his business travel to Asia.
International School Ho Chi Minh City featured in Queen’s Official Platinum Jubilee Pageant Commemorative Album Dan Truong set to excite audiences at Sun Fest concert Schneider Electric launches inaugural Global Partner Recognition Program Dettol joins hands with HCMC University Medical Center to celebrate World Hand Hygiene Day Capella Hanoi Hotel ranked among top 100 in the world Marc-Antoine Lucchini, Head of Foundation and General Medicines at Sanofi , recently had a business trip to several Asian countries. Among those countries, Viet Nam was highly evaluated for its potential market for healthcare development. The effort of digital transformation and sustainability commitment from Sanofi Like many countries, Viet Nam is facing heavy burdens of morbidity and mortality caused by non-communicable diseases. Being able to control risk factors, improve disease prevention, make early diagnoses and manage treatments of such … [Read more...] about “Viet Nam is a promising market for healthcare,” Senior global leader of Sanofi shared of his business travel to Asia.