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At the workshop, Dr. Shu-Ling Tsai, Deputy Director-General of the Heath Insurance Administration and professors of Taipei Medical University said Taiwan’s universal health insurance and electronic medicine cloud technology - MediCloud are highly appreciated by many experts. In particular, during the 72th World Health Assembly (WHA) held in May this year, electronic medicine cloud technology, health records and image exchange among hospitals in Taiwan attracted the attention of many countries.  Mr. Dang Hong Nam, Deputy Director of the Health Insurance Department under the Vietnamese Ministry of Health, said that Taiwan's health insurance is very comprehensive, all transactions are carried out with electronic health insurance cards and standardized information technology, patient data and information are kept confidential and secured, all displayed on each person's ID code. Accordingly, daily medical examination and treatment activities will be reported accurately, … [Read more...] about Sharing universal health insurance development experiences

Under the theme “Advancing Partnership for Sustainability”, the Summit  will focus on discussing ways to further consolidate ASEAN solidarity and enhance the ASEAN community amid changing world, Hang said. The regional leaders will also discuss on relations between ASEAN and its dialogue partners and regional and international issues of shared concerns. On the sidelines of the summit, Phuc will have bilateral meetings with ASEAN leaders, Hang added. She also informed that Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc will attend the G20 Summit and visit Japan from June 27 to July 1 at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. This will be the 4th time in 10 years, Viet Nam has been invited to attend the group’s summit, reflecting the Southeast Asian country’s global prestige and position. Phuc is expected to deliver remarks at the plenary session of the G20 Summit and have bilateral meetings with leaders of the G20 countries, Hang said. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about PM Phuc to attend 34th ASEAN Summit, G20 Summit, visit Japan

Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Le Thi Thu Hang made the above statement in response to reporters’ queries at a press conference in Ha Noi on June 20. Hang affirmed Viet Nam has sufficient legal foundations and historical evidence proving its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes. Regarding 22 Filipino fishermen who were left in distress at sea recently and then rescued by Vietnamese fishermen, Hang said all vessels, including fishing boats must be responsible for obeying international regulations, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as well as the initiatives of the International Maritime Organization. Accordingly, all fishing boats have to provide humanitarian treatment and assistance to fishermen when they get accidents at sea. In response to the reports saying that China’s aircraft carriers are heading to the East Sea, Hang said Viet Nam has been monitoring closely developments in the East Sea and will verify … [Read more...] about VN demands China’s due compensation for fishermen

The fifth Ocean Dialogue on ASEAN cooperation in the East Sea is organized in Ha Noi on June 18, 2019 - Photo: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Major speakers from Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and the U.S., and experts highlighted ASEAN’s role in managing disputes and promoting regional cooperation. They also looked into maritime cooperation within the framework of ASEAN-led mechanisms over the past time and worked on proposals to improve the efficiency of the grouping’s engagement in the East Sea in the time ahead. In his opening remarks, Peter Girke, Head of KAS Office in Viet Nam said the Ocean Dialogues aim to discuss a strategy of making small steps in regional cooperation, with priority given to seeking common points and building trust through the settlement of less sensitive issues such as environmental pollution and fish resources reduction. If such approach produces progress, regional countries would find it easier to deal with long-term challenges and … [Read more...] about Fifth Ocean Dialogue on ASEAN cooperation in East Sea held