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The calligraphy book on poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu by Vu Dang Hoc. (Source: VGP) Ben Tre (VNA) - The World Records Union ( WorldKings ) and the Vietnam Records Organisation ( Vietkings ) on July 1 recognised “Nguyen Dinh Chieu thi tuyen” (Collection of Nguyen Dinh Chieu’s Poems), a calligraphy book on poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu as the largest calligraphy book in Vietnamese of poet Chieu's poems in the world. The book's author, Vu Dang Hoc, was honoured as the maker of the largest calligraphy book on poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu in the world. The book, measuring 1.8m x 1.4m with an iron base and weighing 500 kilogrammes, was created by calligrapher Vu Dang Hoc to celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu (1822-2022). It took Hoc five months to complete the book, after which he presented it to Nguyen Dinh Chieu Library in Ben Tre province where Chieu spent the last 26 years of his life. The book includes a carved wooden portrait of poet Nguyen Dinh … [Read more...] about Calligraphy book on poet Nguyen Dinh Chieu recognised as world record

Ascend Vietnam Ventures has exceeded its US$50 million target for its flagship early-stage venture capital fund, AVV Alpha. Ascend Vietnam Ventures (AVV), the fund led by Binh Tran and Eddie Thai, is seeking the next wave of globally iconic startups emerging from Vietnam. Eddie Thai is speaking at a growth event for founders. Photos: AVV The team has increased its investments in startups in Vietnam, seeding up to US$2 million into 25 startups next year and following on with checks of up to $5 million. With the new fund, AVV has been exploring a broad range of tech opportunities including those in financial inclusion, education, and future of work. AVV Alpha is backed by a mix of investors from Asia, Europe, and the US, including development finance institutions, funds, corporate VCs, and high-net-worth individuals from leading local and regional companies. It has picked ten startups in the past nine months, including Kilo (SaaS & wholesale … [Read more...] about Ascend Vietnam Ventures seeks building global startups in Vietnam

Hanoi has recorded three infections caused by the BA.5 sub-strain of the Omicron coronavirus variant, according to the municipal Department of Health. A health worker takes samples for Covid-19 testing Speaking at a Friday meeting with the city people’s committee, Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health Vu Cao Cuong said that three local people had been found infected with the sub-variant BA.5 of Omicron at Bach Mai Hospital. "Three cases of BA.5 of Omicron infection have mild symptoms or no symptoms," Cuong said. "But this strain has been found to be spreading faster than other circulating variants such as BA.1 and BA.2." The official reported that Hanoi currently confirmed an average of 180 Covid-19 cases a day, much lower than a few months ago. Now, the city has more than 1.60 million cases of Covid-19. "We're speeding up Covid-19 vaccination with third and fourth doses while many people are reluctant to get them," he added. According to … [Read more...] about Hanoi reports three SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant BA.5 cases

Talking to Prudential Chairwoman Shriti Vadera, the N.A. leader congratulated the firm on its successes in the world as well as in Vietnam, expressing his hope that it will continue operating successfully in the country and fulfill its social responsibility. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Government and N.A. are ready to consider and deal with the problems facing businesses, including those from the U.K., when operating in Vietnam. Vadera said Prudential is delighted to be part of the country’s development, and it can help with this process by issuing long-term bonds. The insurer pledges to cooperate with the Vietnamese Government in green investment, insurance technology, and development of Ho Chi Minh City into an international financial center, she noted, affirming that it will concurrently develop its business and fulfill social responsibility. At the meeting with Chairman of Standard Chartered Jose Vinals, Hue thanked the enterprise for helping the Vietnamese Ministry of … [Read more...] about N.A. Chairman receives leaders of British enterprises in London

Addressing the event, Deputy Foreign Minister Pham Quang Hieu underlined that the passing of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982 40 years ago was a historical milestone in the development of international law, becoming the first comprehensive legal framework and a “constitution” of the sea. The convention has proved its universal values, he said, adding that to date, it continues to play a fundamental role in the development of international law of the sea, promoting peace, security, cooperation among nations, and the sustainable development of the oceans and seas. Hieu affirmed that over the past 40 years, the legal order set up following the UNCLOS has greatly contributed to maintaining peace and international stability. The peaceful settlement of disputes at sea in line with international law, therefore, has been promoted. In the face of increasing maritime challenges, the international community should uphold the rule of law and comply in good … [Read more...] about UNCLOS greatly contributes to enhancing regional maritime cooperation: experts

The intensive care unit (ICU) has 22 beds, but is having to serve 29 now. Doctors have had to set up extra beds in the unit. Previously, every patient that experienced second septic shock was immediately be transferred from the general ward to the ICU but now, the unit is only taking patients who have experienced the second septic shock and need to be on a ventilator. In the past three weeks, the number of admissions to the ICU has risen to three times the normal at six-seven cases per day, and doctors have been overwhelmed. Doctors set up equipment to treat a 19-year-old woman transferred Thursday from Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province. Five days before she was admitted Tuesday to the provincial General Hospital, the woman had high fever and muscle pain for five days. She … [Read more...] about HCMC ICU overwhelmed with dengue fever patients