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At the handover ceremony, Ms. Tran Kim Nga, Chief Representative of BJC Group in Vietnam, said: “Through the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, we would like to send 3,000 packs of necessities to the people in need in some localities. These gift sets are also BJC Group’s spiritual encouragement for needy people to stabilize their living and overcome difficulties, and assist cities and provinces impacted by Covid-19 in fighting the pandemic and caring for the people’s life.” Ms. Tran Kim Nga, Chief Representative of BJC Group, presents 3,000 packs of necessities to President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Upon receiving the gift sets, on behalf of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, President Do Van Chien extended gratitude to the noble deed of BJC Group. Although adversely affected by the pandemic, all the group’s staff members, with their spirit of solidarity, are willing to help those hit hard by Covid-19. President Do Van … [Read more...] about BJC Group of Thailand donates necessities worth VND900 million to help people affected by Covid-19

He made the remarks on December 2 at a meeting with representatives of the Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association and the Association of Russian Veterans in Vietnam within the framework of his official visit to the Russia. Appreciating the results of the associations' work, the State leader said that their activities have contributed to the success of the Vietnam - Russia and Russia - Vietnam Year launched in 2019, helping to educate the young generation about the traditional friendship and special affection between the two peoples. He hoped that in the coming time when the COVID-19 pandemic is under control, experts and veterans will have the opportunity to visit Vietnam and continue to cultivate the friendship between the two countries. He said he hopes that the Russia - Vietnam Friendship Association will continue to support the Vietnamese community in Russia to study and live stably, better integrate into Russian society, and contribute more to strengthening the friendship and … [Read more...] about Vietnam always treasures Russia’s support

Over the past 10 years, the free acupuncture clinic of an 88-year-old-teacher Pham Xuan Van in Hanoi has brought a ray of hope to pets with disabilities. The clinic has become a home for pets abandoned by their owners due to illness as well as a classroom where Associate Professor Dr. Van has passed down her passion to students from the Acupuncture Department under the Vietnam National University of Agriculture. Despite her old age, teacher Pham Xuan Van regularly comes to the veterinary clinic for dogs and cats at lane 56, Ngo Xuan Quang street, Gia Lam street, Hanoi, to satisfy her love for animals and pass the profession on to students. Van said the practice on specimens is necessary for veterinary students. Therefore, she often comes to the class with the hope that veterinary acupuncture will not be lost. Sua, a cat with a calcium deficiency since childhood, is taken to the doctor every week. At first, Sua could only drag on the ground, but … [Read more...] about Special “patients” of the 88-year-old teacher

Nitazoxanide has been successfully synthesized by the Institute of Chemistry, under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, to produce drugs to treat COVID-19 patients with mild and medium symptoms. Nitazoxanide compound synthesized at the Hanoi-based Institute of Chemistry under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. Photo Courtesy of the institute The compound was synthesized on a pilot scale, which is larger than on a laboratory scale but smaller than the production scale. Professor and PhD Nguyen Van Tuyen, Director of the Institute of Chemistry, said that the institute’s scientists studied and succeeded in perfecting the process of synthesizing Nitazoxanide during the pilot phase. The institute previously announced its success in synthesizing Favipiravir, while the Institute of Marine Biochemistry successfully synthesized Molnupiravir - an antiviral medication that inhibits the replication of certain RNA viruses, and is used to treat those … [Read more...] about Vietnam successfully synthesises compounds to produce COVID-19 drugs

According to the Ministry of Health, Vietnam could record more Covid-19 outbreaks, especially in current weather conditions, which are favorable for the spread of the virus. In the fourth Covid-19 wave, which started in late April 2021, Vietnam has recorded 1,152,926 cases, including 1,150,625 locally-transmitted cases (99.8%). As many as 934,444 patients have recovered from the disease (81%), and 24,083 people died of the virus in 45 out of 63 provinces and cities in the country. According to the Ministry of Health, in the past seven days, some provinces reported an increase in the number of locally transmitted infections compared to the previous seven days, with an increase of 1,193 cases in Ho Chi Minh City and 1,096 cases in Ba Ria - Vung Tau. The localities that recorded a decrease in the number of infections in the community are Tien Giang with a decrease of 299 cases, An Giang with 185 cases and Ca Mau 28 cases. The number of locally transmitted cases is … [Read more...] about Why are locally-transmitted Covid-19 cases continuing to increase?

The Ministry of Construction will inspect the management and use of funds for the maintenance of apartment buildings as well as the implementation of holding land funds for building social housing in 11 provinces and cities next year. The Ministry of Construction has planned to conduct inspections of the management and use of funds for the maintenance of apartment buildings in 11 localities next year. The localities consist of Hanoi, Bac Giang, Hai Duong, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, HCM City, Binh Duong, Ba Ria - Vung Tau and Long An. The move came after Minister of Construction Nguyen Thanh Nghi recently signed Decision No 1285 to issue the ministry’s 2022 inspection plan. Nghi assigned the Chief Inspector of the Ministry of Construction Nguyen Ngoc Tuan to be in charge of the implementation of the plan and periodically report to the minister as prescribed. Tuan said the inspections of the management and use of funds for the maintenance of … [Read more...] about Construction Ministry to conduct inspections of land fund for social housing in 11 provinces and cities next year