Hanoi will soon finish the administration of the third and fourth doses of the Covid-19 vaccines to adults and speed up the injection of the third dose among people aged 12 and over as soon as possible. Hanoi will intensify the Covid-19 pandemic combat with its highest sense of responsibility, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Chu Xuan Dung said at a meeting with relevant units this week. Dung appreciated the localities' efforts in stepping up the communication work over the past time, so the Covid-19 pandemic situation has been well controlled in the capital city. "However, the Covid19 vaccination for locals, especially the 5-12-year-old age group, has not gone as expected. Localities need to focus on ensuring safety when administering Covid-19 vaccine to children, thereby encouraging their parents to agree to their child vaccination," Dung said. Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health Vu Cao Cuong presents the report at the meeting. … [Read more...] about Hanoi verifies promoting Covid-19 vaccination as key task
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OVs in Russia present vehicles to Vietnam’s search and rescue force
The vehicles were handed over to the unit at a ceremony on August 11. Addressing the event, Senior Colonel Pham Hai Chau, Deputy Director of the Department of Search and Rescue, thanked the Vietnamese Association in Russia and the "Traditions and Friendship" Fund for the support to Vietnamese troops, who are majoring in search and rescue missions. He said that the gifts display the sentiment of the association’s members towards the country and the good traditional friendship between Vietnam and Russia. Mrs. Pham Thanh Xuan, member of the Standing Board of the Vietnamese Association in Russia stressed that the Vietnamese search and rescue forces, especially the troops of the Department of Search and Rescue, have always done their utmost to help disaster-hit people overcome hardships and stabilize their life. The Vietnamese Association in Russia hoped the special gifts will contribute to improving the forces’ task performance in the coming time, she added. Translated by Trung … [Read more...] about OVs in Russia present vehicles to Vietnam’s search and rescue force
Vietnam-Laos defense ties to be further enhanced
The visit was made on the occasion of the Vietnam high-ranking delegation’s trip to Laos to attend the 60th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Laos diplomatic ties (September 5, 1962 - 2022) and the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam-Laos Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 1977-2022). During the event, Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien thanked the host for the warm welcome and conveyed greetings from Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phan Van Giang to Lao Deputy PM and Defense Minister General Chansamone Chanyalath. He stressed that Vietnam always attaches much importance to enhancing the relationship with Laos, and hoped the two militaries will stand side by side to overcome challenges and difficulties to firmly protect the revolutionary outcomes which have been assiduously cultivated by generations of people of the two countries. Informing outcomes of the Vietnam-Laos Solidarity and Friendship Year 2022 to the host, the guest stressed that … [Read more...] about Vietnam-Laos defense ties to be further enhanced
NA Chairman attends consulting conference on draft revised medical law
National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue attended a conference that sought experts’ opinions on the draft Law on Medical Examination and Treatment (amended) in Hanoi on August 12. The draft law was tabled for discussion at the third session of the legislature, and is expected to be approved in the next sitting, Hue said, stressing its significance to not only the medical sector but also socio-economic development. The top legislator noted contents that need to be adjusted in the document, regarding the granting of practice permits , medical checkups and treatment for foreigners, foreign medical experts, self-financing mechanism at medical facilities, resources for health care, and public-private partnership in this regard. Representatives from the Ministry of Health, universities and hospitals and experts raised their opinions on financing in public hospitals, medical costs … [Read more...] about NA Chairman attends consulting conference on draft revised medical law
NovaGroup wins ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ award
NovaGroup on Thursday receivedthe ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia 2022’ award from HR Asia magazine. Earlier its subsidiary, Novaland, won the award for three consecutive years until 2021. The HR Asia Best Companies to Work for in Asia award recognises organisations that have been identified by their employees as anemployer of choice and endorses the choices. The award is targeted at companies across Asia and recognises companies with the best HR practices and which demonstrate high levels of employee engagement and excellent workplace cultures. The high-profile nature of this award attracts applications from across the board: Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations,government-linked companies, and other companies of various types. This year ‘Diversity, Equity and Inclusion’ were the criteria for choosing the recipients. Nguyen Bach Kim Vy, deputy operating director of NovaGroup, said: “The award proves the effective human resource development policies that … [Read more...] about NovaGroup wins ‘Best Companies to Work for in Asia’ award