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Le Minh Sang, health specialist at World Bank Vietnam Healthcare public-private partnerships (PPPs) can be classified into five types (see Figure 1) depending on the roles and responsibilities that the private sector takes. Each type has certain advantages and disadvantages. A managed equipment service PPP enables major equipment suppliers to own and manage all equipment required for health facility operations. Under an operation and management services PPP, a private partner is contracted to operate and manage a hospital, health facility, or health network in exchange for a management fee. Specialised services PPPs involve a government contract with a private partner to deliver specific services (dialysis, radiotherapy, laboratory testing) at public healthcare facilities. In a health facility PPP, the government retains control of clinical services, but the private sector provides some combination of the detailed design, construction, and refurbishment of infrastructure. And … [Read more...] about Narrowing the gap for PPPs in health

To receive this award, Takeda Vietnam met all the criteria set by Great Place to Work including effectiveness in building high-performing cultures where employees trust their leaders, are proud of what they do, and enjoy the people they work with. This year, companies committed to keeping its employees’ well-being on par with their growth demonstrated their focus on putting people first and purpose led. These workplaces and its leadership, middle managers and human resources professionals have grappled with the changes of a Covid-19 economy without sacrificing the priority of their workforce culture – one that is open, flexible and trusting. Katharina Geppert, Country Manager of Takeda Vietnam, expressed that she is grateful for and proud of receiving this significant accolade: “This recognition showcases our work culture, our efforts and commitment towards our employees. At Takeda Vietnam, we believe every employee plays an important role in creating a culture of belonging in an … [Read more...] about Takeda Vietnam listed among best workplaces in Vietnam

Textile is one of the key export products of Vietnam (Photo: SGGP) Representative of Villalobos Modas Company (Brazil) Sergio Arevalo said that South America in general and especially Brazil, in particular, is a potential market for exporting textiles, footwear, and handbags from Vietnam. For instance, Brazil - the largest consumer market with a population of up to 200 million people, on average, each year imports more than US$236 billion value of goods and 30 percent of which comes from Asia including Vietnam. According to the statistics of the General Department of Vietnam Customs, three groups of most exports to the Brazilian market since the beginning of the year include footwear of all kinds with $33.18 million, textiles reaching $12.73 million, and bags, wallets, suitcases, hats, umbrellas achieving $3.33 million. Unlike Brazil and South America in general, the Indian market is considered to be a very potential one for tea and coffee exporters. Mr. Bui Trung Thuong, … [Read more...] about Vietnamese goods displayed in over 200 countries and territories

At the Ninh Thuan tourism marketing and promotion conference According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan Province Tran Quoc Nam, the conference is a chance to introduce the province’s tourism potential to investors and businesses. Ninh Thuan belongs to the tourism triangles of Da Lat- Nha Trang- Phan Rang featuring many famous landscapes of Binh Son, Ninh Chu and Ca Na beaches, Rai cave, Nui Chua National Park, Phuoc Chua National Park, Vinh Hy Bay and more. Nui Chua National Park was recognized as the Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO while Vinh Hy Bay also received the title of National Relic Site from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Bau Truc, the quintessence of Cham pottery in Ninh Thuan The province plans to develop typical tourist products and offer priority to projects in the North and South areas and Phan Rang-Thap Cham City in order to establish a complex of accommodation, shopping and entertainment in Binh Son beach. A … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuan, Ha Giang promote tourism in HCMC

Hanoi-headquartered Techcombank recorded another year of stellar financial performance and growth in 2021, while continuing to support its customers, employees and communities in Vietnam, especially those impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2021, the bank recorded VND37.1 trillion (over $1.6 billion) in its total operating income, up 35.4 percent year-on-year. The bank’s profit before tax (PBT) rose to VND23.2 trillion. The company has achieved double-digit PBT growth for five consecutive years, at a compound average growth rate (CAGR) of 50 percent between 2016 and 2021. The bank’s performance remained resilient despite Covid-19 casting its shadow on the local markets and causing disruption to businesses and people’s lives. Techcombank grew its total assets by 29.4 percent, to VND568.7 trillion, and delivered an "industry-leading" return on its assets of 3.7 percent, according to the bank. It has also been able to maintain an impressive current account and savings account … [Read more...] about Digital, data and human excellence key components in Techcombank’s transformational journey

GE's 9HA turbine promises higher combined-cycle efficiency GE on May 16 announced that it secured an order from Samsung C&T Corporation, the leader of the engineering, procurement, and construction consortium that will provide power generation equipment for PV Power’s Nhon Trach 3 & 4 Power Plant in Ong Keo Industrial Park in the Nhon Trach district. The project marks GE’s first H-Class gas turbine order in Vietnam. Once in commercial operation in 2025, Nhon Trach 3 & 4 are expected to deliver over 1.6GW of electricity and will be the first power plants fueled by LNG in the country. In addition, on May 11, an MoU to improve the efficiency of the existing Nhon Trach 1 power plant and develop long-term cooperation on the maintenance for Nhon Trach 3 & 4 was signed and exchanged between GE and PV Power in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his visit to Washington DC. Vietnam is currently heavily reliant on coal which fuels around a third of … [Read more...] about GE secures first 9HA combined cycle power plant in Vietnam