This was a record loss in the history of Vietnam Airlines. The loss is expected to decrease by VND2.8 trillion when the carrier completes the procedures to adjust depreciation, and allocation of expenses on repair and maintenance in accordance with the government’s policy to help it overcome current difficulties. … [Read more...] about Earning VND10 trillion within two months, ‘boss Thuy’ enters top list of billionaires
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The migrant women who never quit
According to Elisa Fernandez Saenz, country representative of the United Nations Women Vietnam, female migrant workers will be more vulnerable to violence, abuse, and exploitation. In general terms, the pandemic has affected the employment and income of more than 32 million workers. Along with that, the average income of informal workers is often much lower than that of formal ones with no social insurance or unemployment benefits, and also have difficulties in accessing social security. … [Read more...] about The migrant women who never quit
80-year-old vaccine researcher honoured with Hero of Labour title
The Labour Hero title is to honour individuals with exceptional achievements in work and innovation, contributing to the building of socialism in Vietnam and safeguarding the country. Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Health Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Long said the noble title is a recognition by the Party and State for the professor’s relentless work and daring and creative spirit in vaccine research and application, which is critical to the country’s efforts to combat communicable diseases and protect people’s well-being. Despite many challenges, Lien and her co-workers at Vabiotech have successfully produced vaccines against cholera, typhoid fever, smallpox and Japanese encephalitis, and participated in twelve State-level scientific studies. The first-generation vaccine against Japanese encephalitis, developed by her team at Vabiotech, has been used in the National Expanded Programme on Immunisation since 1997. It is also the first made-in-Vietnam vaccine … [Read more...] about 80-year-old vaccine researcher honoured with Hero of Labour title
Da Lat gets bedecked in white flowers
A telecom tower at the Lam Dong Post Office seen through the jutting and blooming branches of a white orchid tree. … [Read more...] about Da Lat gets bedecked in white flowers
US set for mass vaccinations as world virus deaths top 1.6 million
The imminent start of the mass vaccination campaign in the world's hardest-hit country came as Germany announced a partial lockdown from Wednesday with non-essential shops and schools to close in a bid to halt an "exponential growth" in coronavirus infections. … [Read more...] about US set for mass vaccinations as world virus deaths top 1.6 million