UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Caitlin Wiesen said Vietnam was one of only a few countries in the world to post GDP growth in 2020, of 2.91 percent, and for the first time it was ranked by the UNDP as among the High Human Development Group, with growth of 46 percent in its Human Development Index (HDI) during the 1990-2019 period, one of the most rapid transitions to high human development in history. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 21
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10 students volunteer for second Vietnam coronavirus vaccine trial
Nguyen Ngo Quang, deputy head of the Administration of Science, Technology and Training under the health ministry, thanked volunteers for registering for the human clinical trials, which play an important part in the research and development of Covid-19 vaccines. … [Read more...] about 10 students volunteer for second Vietnam coronavirus vaccine trial
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21
People working in customer contact positions should wear masks properly, limit handshakes and keep a distance of about one metre when in contact with customers. People should not enter service areas if they show signs of fever or cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue or are in home quarantine following the request of health authorities. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 21
Organic dragon fruit cultivation expands in Long An
Long An, the country’s second-largest dragon fruit producer, after only the south-central province of Bình Thuận, has nearly 12,000ha of dragon fruit, including nearly 2,100ha planted with efficient irrigation facilities and other advanced techniques. … [Read more...] about Organic dragon fruit cultivation expands in Long An
Mind your health
Mental health illness is a condition that affects one’s thoughts or emotions and can influence one’s daily activities and interactions with other people. Statistics show that is far more common than many realise. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that about 450 million people currently suffer from this condition and that one out of four people will be affected by it at some point in their lives. Around 10-20 per cent of children and adolescent worldwide are affected, half of which starts by the age of 14. About two-thirds of them are not getting the help that they need because of neglect, stigma, and discrimination. … [Read more...] about Mind your health