Around 11,000 Vietnamese women have breast cancer annually Though Vietnam’s medicine has made much progress in treating breast cancer, key factor in cancer treatment is early detection. Medical experts said that early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances for successful treatment. Around 80% of patients survive after being diagnosed in early stages of eight of most common cancers while just 60% of them can survive in the third stage. Early diagnosis and detection is very important in prevention and treatment of breast cancer especially for female in the age of 40. It also helps reduce burden for patients and socio-economy. To raise people’s awareness of breast cancer, Cho Ray Hospital will provide free screening of breast cancer for female over 40 years old from October 12 to November 23 as part of the program “ Breast cancer screening at the age of 40. Patients will receive examination, breast scan and mammography. Those who have infection will be … [Read more...] about Around 11,000 Vietnamese women have breast cancer annually
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Vietnamese singer Hoang Thuy Linh wins Mnet Asian Music Awards
Popular singer Hoang Thuy Linh been named Best Asian Artist Vietnam at the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) 2019. The Hanoi-born singer has been among best sellers this year with her various music videos inspired by folk culture like Để Mị Nói Cho Mà Nghe (Let Me Tell You What!), Tứ Phủ (Four Palaces) and her album titled Hoàng. The album released recently celebrated Linh’s 10th year in the business, MV Tứ Phủ features holy space of hầu đồng (mediumship), an ancient traditional belief of Vietnamese people. Hoang Thuy Linh at the awards ceremony held in Tokyo in December 5. Photo vov.vn Linh said her hard work this year has paid off, as 2019 has been the most successful year during her career. “This prize gives me more power and creativeness,” she said. MAMA has been an annual prestigious music award initiated by South Korea company Mnet Media since 1999 praising artists with highest … [Read more...] about Vietnamese singer Hoang Thuy Linh wins Mnet Asian Music Awards
Vietnamese women’s football team receive big bonus
Vietnamese women’s football team receive large bonus Of the figure, VND1.5 billion of the money came directly from the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF), while VND1 billion was received from Pham Thanh Hung, the VFF’s head of women’s football. The sum was given as a way of acknowledging their outstanding contributions to the women’s game nationally and thanking the players for their strong performances in each tie at the SEA Games. One of the team’s notable victories came in the form of a 2-0 win over host nation the Philippines to earn a slot in the final round. Vietnam are set to take on Thailand in the final of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place at 19:00 (local time) on December 8. If the Vietnamese women team are able to enjoy a victory over their Thai rivals to bring home a gold medal, they will definitely receive more large bonuses from both individuals and sponsors. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese women’s football team receive big bonus
Vietnamese, Colombian communist parties boost cooperation
During the trip, the delegation, led by Standing Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of the Central Enterprises Bloc Pham Tan Cong, met with PCC General Secretary Jaime Caycedo and held talks with Politburo member and Secretary in charge of foreign relations of the PCC’s Central Committee Gloria Ines Ramirez. They also had working sessions with Secretary General of the Patriotic Union of Colombia (UP) Gabriel Becerra Yanez and Deputy Foreign Minister Luz Stella Jara. Standing Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of the Central Enterprises Bloc Pham Tan Cong (R) presents a souvenir to PCC General Secretary Jaime Caycedo. Photo: Vietnam+ At the meetings, Cong briefed the local officials about Vietnam’s situation, including the achievements of reforms initiated and led by the CPV over the last more than 30 years. He highlighted the country’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance and multilateralism and diversification of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Colombian communist parties boost cooperation
Vietnamese rush to travel South Korea as tour prices drop
South Korea’s loosened visa policy and sharp tour fee decreases have prompted Vietnamese to register for tours to the country. According to Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), in 2018, the country received 457,000 Vietnamese travelers, an increase of 41 percent over the year before. With the figure, Vietnam has added itself to South Korea’s fastest growing tourism markets. Vietnamese travelers flock to South Korea The number of Vietnamese travelers applying for visas to South Korea has soared so sharply that ROK Embassy and General Consulate in Vietnam have become overloaded with work. The ROK Embassy stated that since April 25, it will receive applications for visas and return results at the visa reception center. The requests for multiple-entry 5-year visas for residents in large cities have also been received at the center. In HCMC, the ROK General Consulate also put into operation the visa register center at Vietcombank Building in district on May 2, announcing the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese rush to travel South Korea as tour prices drop