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Following the procedures which have been applied for volunteers for 25mcg and 50mcg doses of Nanocovax vaccine, three random volunteers out of the 20 member group will be selected as the first one to try 75mcg doses. They will then stay at the university under strict monitoring for 72 hours. After being discharged, they will continue to be monitored at home. The rest of the group will be given the vaccine afterwards. The volunteers will return for a health check 28 days later and given a second shot. The clinical trials started on December 17 and the first volunteer was given a 25mcg dose. The first volunteer of the second group was given a 50mcg dose on December 26. 60-70% of the volunteers had a light fever and didn't need to use medicine. Some soreness disappeared one to two hours later. The university said these were common reactions which often went away in 24 hours. The health of all 40 volunteers have remained normal. Do Minh Si, Nanogen's director for research and … [Read more...] about Highest doses of Covid-19 vaccine given to volunteers before second stage begins

Johnson Kong, Managing Director of Non Assurance of BDO, remarked, "There is no doubt that green finance is getting more prominent amid the increasing awareness in the investment community, and ESG are rising on the rise across the world, especially in the healthcare and information technology realms since the outbreak of Covid-19. Thus, the transparency and accuracy of ESG report are increasingly important to Investors and capital markets institutions while they factor ESG performance into investment decisions as they often consider ESG-related information to determine whether a company is adequately managing risks, not only to derive reputational benefits. However, our Survey has showed that only a limited number of companies has reported climate-related issues with restricted information disclosed. For effective management of ESG issues, we are eager to see a higher engagement from companies on ESG reporting by elaborating the topics on the business model". … [Read more...] about BDO Survey: Fourth-year ESG reporting performance survey shows the evolvement in overall ESG involvement of majority listed companies but which remain inadequate to meet the requirements of the Revised Guide

A woman is injected with Vietnam’s Covid-19 vaccine with the highest dosage of 75 micrograms – PHOTO: VIETNAMPLUS HCMC - The Vietnam Military Medical Academy today, January 12, started the trial injection of a Covid-19 vaccine, Nano Covax, with the highest dosage of 75 micrograms on three people. … [Read more...] about Vietnam tests Covid-19 vaccine with highest dosage on three people

Dau Anh Tuan, head of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)'s Legal Department, said that they can examine the containers at the storage facilities before they are loaded, or use screening systems to examine the containers without having to open them. … [Read more...] about Customs hassles rob Vietnam trade route of its edge

Aviation security control to be raised to Level 1 before, during and after the 13th National Party Congress. Photo: vnexpress They will have to increase personnel for aviation security control; examine and supplement equipment, weapons, and support tools; and thoroughly prepare response plans for any circumstance. … [Read more...] about Aviation security control tightened to serve 13th National Party Congress