Service aids confused, pregnant teenagers (17-01-2006) Sexual educators are expected to help minimise the number of unplanned pregnancies in Viet Nam. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Ngoc HCM CITY — While pregnancy is usually considered a joyous occasion, for many teenage mothers in Viet Nam there isn’t much reason for celebration. According to Hoang Thi Diem Tuyet, the deputy dean of the family planning ward at HCM City’s Tu Du obstetric hospital, teenage girls who fall pregnant face many challenges and worries. "Teenage girls feel puzzled and panicked when they find they are pregnant," said Tuyet. "They go to hospital for an abortion and often suffer the apathetic attitude of some doctors that makes the situation even worse. The result is that many girls become depressed." A small, self-contained room with six advisers at Tu Du’s family planning ward is working on helping teenage mothers. There are two tables for consulting and operation, one bed and … [Read more...] about Service aids confused, pregnant teenagers
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Vietnamobile offers endless talk for one low rate
Ha Noi — Vietnamobile has introduced what it called its Twin SIM couples' package. For VND20,000 a month, customers will be able to chat for free if they are both Vietnamobile numbers. Newspapers now available to read on mobilephones Ha Noi — MobiFone launched its mExpress services on February 10, allowing subscribers to access newspapers on their phones. Services are provided in the form of a software application installed directly on the customer's phone. Meanwhile, the company has also launched a service that refreshes subscribers' ringtones. Watchguard picks new distributor in Viet Nam Ha Noi — Watchguard Technologies has appointed a new distributor in Viet Nam. The company said it was looking to grab a slice of the burgeoning business security market in Viet Nam. MobiFone launches pre-paid card promotion Ha Noi — Up to February 28, MobiFone will double new prepaid subscribers' initial call credit purchase. It is also planning to cut by half the cost of a … [Read more...] about Vietnamobile offers endless talk for one low rate
Phone providers offer Tet deal
VietNamNet Bridge - Major telecommunications service providers such as MobiFone, Vinaphone and Viettel have rushed to offer subscriber promotions prior to the Lunar New Year festival. MobiFone is offering a range of promotional programmes from now until the end of this month for both pre-paid and post-paid subscribers with bonuses and prizes including motorbikes, mobile phones and cash rewards worth VND11 billion ($500,000). Subscribers would receive promotional codes when they charge money to their accounts and make phone calls, with MobiFone selecting the lucky prize-winner. Until the end of January, Vinaphone's post-paid subscribers will receive a 50 per cent free of cost services and free internal network calls not exceeding 10 minutes. Moreover, Vinaphone's network system will choose 6,000 customers to receive consolation prizes with bonus money paid to the customerss accounts; six lucky customers will receive an iPhone. The programme is due to run until February and is expected … [Read more...] about Phone providers offer Tet deal
BlackBerry, Samsung deny they’re in talks about a deal
BlackBerry Ltd. and Samsung Electronics Co. denied reports that they are in talks about Samsung potentially acquiring the Canadian smartphone maker. BlackBerry retreated after an earlier surge, falling as much as 17 percent to $10.50 in late trading in New York. Reuters, citing an unnamed person and documents, reported that Samsung had recently approached BlackBerry with an initial offer price of $13.35 to $15.49 a share, valuing the company at as much as $7.5 billion. Reuters also said executives from the two companies met last week to discuss a transaction. The report is “groundless,” Samsung said in an e-mail. BlackBerry said it’s “aware of certain press reports published today with respect to a possible offer by Samsung to purchase BlackBerry,” according to a statement. “BlackBerry has not engaged in discussions with Samsung with respect to any possible offer to purchase BlackBerry.” The statement from Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry … [Read more...] about BlackBerry, Samsung deny they’re in talks about a deal
National External Information Service Awards 2015 calls for submissions
ANNOUNCEMENT National External Information Service Awards 2015 calls for submissions Pursuant to Regulations on the National External Information ServiceAwards (as found in Decision 2914/BTGTW dated 14 December 2015, the Organisation Council for the second National External Information Service Awards in 2015 calls for submissions from central and local media agencies, domestic and foreign journalists for considerations. Submissions must satisfy the following criteria: I. General content regulations: 1. The entries may be in Vietnamese or a foreign language, and must target overseas Vietnamese or foreign readers and audiences. Submissions must have been published in mass media outlets licensed by authorised Vietnamese agencies or foreign media from January 1 to December 31, 2015. 2. Works must be accurate, persuasive, influential nationally and internationally, and positively appreciated by public opinion. Submitted articles must contribute to Vietnam's external information … [Read more...] about National External Information Service Awards 2015 calls for submissions