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Broadcaster and translator Phuong, 32, was among 18 foreign residents who received the award from Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon at the Seoul City Hall Tuesday. In 2013, Da Nang native Phuong went to Korea to pursue a masters degree in Korean education under a fully-funded Korean government scholarship at Yonsei University in Seoul, one of the best universities in the country. After her studies, she began working as a broadcaster for KBS channel, one of the biggest Korea's public service broadcasters, teaching Vietnamese and Korean. Phuong has also interpreted at several political meetings between the Vietnamese and Korean governments. She told Vietnam News Agency that she hopes her activities will contribute to the relationship between the two countries and help promote positive image of both nations to their peoples. Honorary citizens like Phuong will be given opportunities to participate in the administrative affairs of Seoul, including the possibility of being appointed a policy advisor … [Read more...] about Vietnamese national named honorary citizen of Seoul

Nguyễn Thanh Lâm. — Photo nld.com.vn Nguyễn Thanh Lâm, director general of the Authority of Broadcasting, TV and Electronic Information, under the Ministry of Information and Communications, talks to the newspaper Thanh Niên (Young People) on the fight against fake news in Việt Nam What do you think of social media users who share more bad and fake news than good news? This is a common issue internationally nowadays. I don’t think people who share fake news are all bad people, even if they know that the news they share is bad news. For some major social networks, their editorial boards know about the problem, but still they have not taken actions to prevent it. The reason is very simple, the more readers, the more revenue the networks will receive. This is a headache for authorities on how to deter the spread of fake news, particularly news that harms society. Some fake news is free and some costs money, used to … [Read more...] about Việt Nam fights fake news

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Ha Tinh (VNA) – Two Lao citizens were arrested on March 6 when they were en route to illegally transport drugs into Vietnam. The traffickers namely Tenhva, born in 1999 and residing in Saynhabuly province, and Kayly, born in 1989 and residing in Bokeo province of Laos were captured at about 15:30 on the day in Naxaythoong district, Vientiane city. Border guard forces of Vietnam, in conjunction with anti-drug police of the Lao Ministry of Public Security seized 600,000 meth pills, 36 heroin bricks (some 12.6kg), one Fortuner car, and some relevant documents. The arrestees confessed that they were transporting the drugs from Laos to Vietnam for sales. Further investigation into the case is underway. Three days ago, two Lao citizens were arrested on suspicion of smuggling 12,000 meth pills in Moc Chau district in the northern mountainous province of Son La. The two are Vang A De, male, born in 1988, and Trang Thi Dua, female, 1974. Both reside … [Read more...] about Two Lao citizens arrested for trafficking drugs into Vietnam

By the end of 2019, all Vietnamese people will have electronic medical records, the Vietnam News Agency has reported. A patient receives care. The software will help doctors make more accurate diagnosis and decisions. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has been piloting a software which compiles citizens’ medical records into one electronic database at 26 communal medical centres in Hà Nội, HCM City, Lào Cai, Yên Bái, Hà Tĩnh, Khánh Hoà, Lâm Đồng and Long An since June, 2018. The initiative is expected to help people keep track of their health information for better care and disease prevention. Through the software, a patient can easily provide doctors at any medical facility in the country with patients' medical history, making it easier for doctors to diagnose and treat diseases, and help reduce medical expenses. The software also improves co-operation among hospitals in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and … [Read more...] about Vietnamese citizens to have electronic medical records by the end of this year

    UNICEF Representative in Việt Nam Rana Flowers highlights the importance of raising awareness of the harm air pollution can do to children. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Khánh Chi finds out more. Why are young children most vulnerable to air pollution? What are the immediate and long-term consequences? Outdoor air pollution caused mainly by vehicles and industry emissions as well as indoor air pollution from burning wood or coal to cook are significant threats to children’s health. I don’t have Việt Nam specific data but global evidence suggests that 300 million children live in areas where the air is toxic – levels that are at least six times over international guidelines and around two billion in areas that are above WHO guidelines. This constitutes a long-term hazard for all, but is particularly hazardous for children. They are uniquely vulnerable because their lungs are growing and underdeveloped … [Read more...] about Let every breath count: UNICEF Việt Nam