Associate Professor, Doctor Dao Xuan Co, Director of Bach Mai Hospital, said one of the reasons for this is the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting the drug supply of enterprises. Many businesses do not have drugs and medical supplies to participate in the bidding or witness poor revenue due to low prices, he reported to the Ministry of Health's inspection team on August 16. In 2022, there were 77 out of 1,690 drugs that contractors failed to supply in sufficient quantities under the orders, affecting the hospital's stock of drugs while waiting for the bidding results, Co said. The hospital also recommended the Government and the Ministry of Health issue policies and accelerate the implementation of national and local centralized bidding. Centralized bidding will increase competitiveness with lower prices, reduce manpower, time and costs of organizing the bidding at hospitals as well as better handle problems in the bidding process. On August 16, the inspection team of the Ministry … [Read more...] about Centralized bidding should be implemented to solve drugs and medical supplies shortage
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Vietnam improves forecasting in face of natural disasters
A worker checks wind direction and speed at the Lang Son Hydro Meteorological Station. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Natural disasters are becoming more unpredictable and extreme due to climate change, causing more extensive damage to people and property. In Vietnam, since the beginning of this year, natural disasters have been increasingly irregular, with unseasonal rains and flooding accompanied by thunder storms , strong winds and storms. From March 30 to April 2, heavy rain in the central region caused widespread damage, especially to agricultural production. From April 15 to 28, 41 earthquakes were recorded in Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum. In April, May and mid-June, prolonged downpours pushed water levels in the north to historic highs. Such torrential rain has led to landslides and flash floods in mountainous areas, as well as flooding in urban areas and industrial zones, especially in Hanoi, Vinh Yen, Bac Ninh and Bac … [Read more...] about Vietnam improves forecasting in face of natural disasters
Vietnamese telecoms giants grappling with chip shortfall
At present, leaders of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), the top provider of telecommunications services and digital solutions in Vietnam, are attempting to shelter from the storm of semiconductor chip shortfall and the ongoing negative pandemic impacts. MobiFone knows that just sticking to traditional business strategies will not cut it going forward, Le Toan General director Huynh Quang Liem explained that while COVID-19’s direct impact on the group’s performance has not been as serious as in 2021, many of its business activities still face difficulties that will possibly affect the company’s revenue and profit targets for 2022 as a whole. Together with interruptions in the global supply chains, shortages of semiconductor chips, and a rise in input material prices, service fees have fallen, which are also affecting business results for VNPT. The group reported that its consolidated profit rose 17 per cent on-year in the first six months of 2022, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese telecoms giants grappling with chip shortfall
Equality creates opportunities for changes
Local residents in Tu hamlet, My Long Nam commune, Cau Ngang district, Tra Vinh province sit together to seek ways for economic development. (Photo: Vietnam+) Hanoi (VNA) - After each discussion session, local farmers both men and women can find a solution to their economic livelihood thanks to their direct contribution to that process. “Siphon shrimp” remain a headache Shrimp farmers have a “headache” from dealing with tonnes of moulting shrimp dying every day. (Photo: Vietnam+) “Local farmers have a lot of headaches from dealing with Siphon shrimp,” said Sanh. “Every day, tonnes of these shrimp can’t be sold to traders because they are so weak. Oversupply makes their price fall to just 10,000 VND per kilo, but still they can’t be sold.” This problem has concerned members of the Dong Tien cooperative and shrimp farmers in Tu hamlet for a long time, he explained. Shrimp farmers are still to identify an effective method to take advantage of these shrimp. In fact, … [Read more...] about Equality creates opportunities for changes
PVN plans to build US$19-billion oil refinery-storage complex
The move is aimed at ensuring the country's long-term self-sufficiency in oil and oil products. Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (PVN) is planning to build an oil refinery complex worth up to US$19 billion in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau. The Nghi Son Oil Refinery plant in Thanh Hoa Province, North Central Coast of Vietnam. File photo In a proposal submitted to the Government, the PVN expected the investment would be conducted in phases, of which around 70% of the capital would be allocated for the first phase. According to the PVN, Vietnam's domestic market is set to face a shortage of 19.5 million tons of petroleum products every year by 2030, and the figure could rise to 49 million tons by 2045. At present, the domestic consumption of petrol products is estimated at 18 million tons per year. PVN forecasts the demand to continue rising to 25 million tons by 2025, and 33 million tons by 2030. However, the combined production capacity of … [Read more...] about PVN plans to build US$19-billion oil refinery-storage complex
Pandemic-hit travel firms enjoy loans with preferential interest rates
Travel businesses and banks sign loan contracts with a preferential interest rate. The event attracted 18 banks and more than 100 tourist companies that discussed about policies for supporting businesses affected by Covid-19. It was a chance for banks to join hands with the municipal government to implement recovery solutions to resume economic, tourism, and service activities under guidance on "Safe adaptation, flexibility, and effective control of the Covid-19 pandemic”. Deputy Director of the HCMC Department of Tourism Bui Thi Ngoc Hieu said that after five months of the reopening of tourism in the new normal state, the country’s tourism has gained important achievements. However, the sector is still facing difficulties in approaching loan capital, especially travel firms. The Tourism Department of HCMC has proposed commercial banks consider flexible and diversified loaning mechanisms, unsecured loans based on tourism businesses’ efficient operations; cooperation for … [Read more...] about Pandemic-hit travel firms enjoy loans with preferential interest rates