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A launch ceremony for Honda-branded electric motorcycles took place in Ho Chi Minh City for two days this week without the knowledge of the Vietnamese unit of the Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, Honda Vietnam Company. The event, featuring the opportunity to test-drive what organizers claimed to be “genuine Honda electric motorcycles,” was held at the Culture Center on Cach Mang Thang Tam Street in District 3 on December 18 and 19. The introduction of these electric motorcycles caught the public’s attention and received shares on Facebook by people excited that the prominent Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, Honda Motor Company, was behind the show. The vehicles exhibited at the show were mainly small-size electric motorcycles advertised as having several modern features such as high-durability U-shaped motorcycle chassis, bodies made of new ABS plastic, and high water resistance. Their electric motorcycles only weighed about 82 kilograms and … [Read more...] about Honda Vietnam surprised by introduction of ‘Honda’ electric motorcycles in Ho Chi Minh City

Speaking at the event, Chairman of the N.A.’s Committee for Legal Affairs Hoang Thanh Tung said following feedback, the draft law now has 7 chapters and 79 articles, up 5 articles from the version submitted at the N.A.’s third meeting. It also upholds the role of every citizen in overseeing activities of officials and cadres to uncover and fight corruption and negative behaviors, optimize democracy, and increase public responsiveness in the implementation of democracy at grassroots levels, he said. Regulations on the establishment of people’s inspection committees at all grassroots levels were also mentioned in the draft law to ensure fairness in the non-State sector. Minister of Home Affairs Pham Thi Thanh Tra said units will consider opinions before adding regulations over businesses and organizations that lack trade unions but have youngsters or women’s unions to ensure their democratic rights. Units will also gather more feedback to help self-governing units perform … [Read more...] about Full-time legislators look into draft law on implementing democracy at grassroots levels

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (front, second from left) greets economic security officials of the Economic Security Department on August 18. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairman of the National Defence and Security Council , had a meeting with the Economic Security Department of the Ministry of Public Security on August 18. On behalf of the Party and State leaders, the President offered congratulations on the 77th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the People’s Public Security Force (August 19). He highly valued the economic security force’s timely detection and effective settlement of complex issues emerging during the international economic integration process, as well as its firm safeguarding of the country’s independence and self-reliance during economic development, thus helping stamp out threats to national security and protect economic development policies in many important areas. The force has obtained numerous achievements … [Read more...] about State leader commends economic security force

Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on August 18. - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairman of the National Defence and Security Council, had a meeting with the Economic Security Department of the Ministry of Public Security on August 18. He highly valued the economic security force’s timely detection and effective settlement of complex issues emerging during the international economic integration process, as well as its firm safeguarding of the country’s independence and self-reliance during economic development, thus helping stamp out threats to national security and protect economic development policies in many important areas. Read full story - The Vietnam – Cuba Friendship Association (VCFA) on August 17 sent out a letter calling for donations to Cuban people to help them overcome current difficulties. The VCFA will receive donations till August 31. Read full story -  The fire prevention and fighting … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on August 18

Novartis Vietnam and FPT Long Chau pharmacy chain sign a cooperation agreement to implement the Heart Protection project to improve the quality of healthcare for cardiovascular patients in Viet Nam on August 15. — Photo courtesy of Novartis Novartis Vietnam and FPT Long Chau pharmacy chain on August 15 signed a cooperation agreement to implement the Heart Protection project to improve the quality of healthcare for cardiovascular patients in Viet Nam. The project will focus on strengthening the consultation capabilities of pharmacists in different therapeutic areas including cardiovascular, diabetes, oncology, and ophthalmology along with improving awareness in the community and supporting patients with early screening and detection of cardiovascular diseases and treatment compliance. It includes specific activities such as strengthening pharmacists’ consultation efficiency, developing healthcare projects on digital platforms, coordinating to implement patient-community … [Read more...] about Novartis, FPT Long Chau to enhance health care for cardiovascular patients

Phan Vu Minh lost his legs at the age of 20 due to a rare medical condition, but has refused to let his disability slow him down. He now spends his time exploring Vietnam on a specially designed motorbike. Minh was diagnosed with spinal blood vessel deformities when he was 12. Despite spending eight years preparing himself for an uncertain future, the news opened the door to depression. According to the doctor in charge of his case, Minh was the second person in the whole country to have been diagnosed with such a rare medical condition. Getting up Minh has refused to let his condition and the resulting amputation confine him to a wheelchair. A long-time Ho Chi Minh City resident, Minh felt he needed a reprieve from the world and decided to relocate to Vinh Long City in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region. In Vinh Long, the now-27-year-old locked himself away, abandoned his studies, and began what he thought would be a wheelchair-bound life. Eventually, however, Minh began … [Read more...] about Disabled Vietnamese man travels across country on three-wheeled motorbike