The second branch of the Ho Chi Minh City Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital, costing more than VND1 trillion (US$43.1 million), was officially inaugurated in Binh Chanh District on Thursday. The facility will be the leading hematology hospital in the southern region and Vietnam in general, Dr. Bui Chi Dung, director of the Ho Chi Minh City Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital, said at the inauguration. The construction of the hospital, which cost over VND1 trillion, was initiated in October 2018. The facility covers an area of 33,825 square meters, consists of 33 departments, and has the maximum capacity of 400 beds. The first branch of the Ho Chi Minh City Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital has been serving the functions of a blood bank, stem cell bank, and medical examination and treatment institutiion. However, the examination and treatment capacity did not meet international standards due to the outdated equipment and small area, according to Dr. … [Read more...] about $43mn hematology hospital inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh City
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Try some typical Mường grub
Lê Hương The Mường ethnic people living in Hòa Bình, Thanh Hóa or Phú Thọ share the same origin and almost the same way of living in harmony with nature. Hòa Bình and Phú Thọ are among 12 localities hosting SEA Games 31. Throughout their development, Mường people have found abundant food sources in their natural surroundings, which are tasty, nutritious and, in some cases, can prevent or cure illness. Here are a few of the most popular Mường dishes. Bamboo worms This dish is undoubtedly a little scary for many people. Between September and October, many worms appear to feed on bamboo plants, which the Mường people collect from the forest. Bamboo worms are said to contain lots of vitamins and protein and be easy to digest. — Photo Lê Anh The grubs can be cooked in various ways, such as stir-fried or roasted. The dish is popular in everyday meals or as a snack for men while drinking wine. The worms are believed to contain a lot of vitamins and protein, which can be … [Read more...] about Try some typical Mường grub
Activities held abroad to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 132nd birthday
Vietnamese Ambassador to Argentina Duong Quoc Thanh and others pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the park named the “Socialist Republic of Vietnam” in Buenos Aires on May 19. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Overseas Vietnamese people organised many activities on May 19 to mark the 132nd birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh . In Argentina, the Vietnamese Embassy and the Argentina - Vietnam Culture Institute (ICAV) held a celebration at the Ho Chi Minh Monument in a park named the “Socialist Republic of Vietnam” in Buenos Aires. Highlighting milestones in Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary career, Ambassador Duong Quoc Thanh said Ho Chi Minh was a preeminent leader of the national liberation movement, an exemplary communist, and a close friend of the peoples fighting for peace, independence, democracy, and social progress around the world. He was a great source of support for the struggle for national liberation in colonies in the 20th century. ICAV President Poldi … [Read more...] about Activities held abroad to mark President Ho Chi Minh’s 132nd birthday
☀ Morning digest on May 20
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said he hopes to see more cooperation projects between Vietnam and Singapore while hosting visiting Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 19. Bilateral trade is growing positively, with more and more Singaporean-invested projects in Vietnam, Phuc said, considering the Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) model a symbol of economic collaboration between the nations. Read full story – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc presented the Ho Chi Minh Awards in Science and Technology to 49 authors involved in two outstanding projects in the field of military-defence. The projects have been developed by the Military Telecommunications & Industry Corporation (Viettel). They have been recognised internationally, comprising two inventions receiving international patents, eight others patented in Vietnam and 15 reports released … [Read more...] about ☀ Morning digest on May 20
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 20
Hanoi, (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 20. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh received visiting Speaker of the Singaporean Parliament Tan Chuan-Jin in Hanoi on May 20, emphasising that Singapore is always one of the leading partners of Vietnam in the region. The host described his guest’s official visit as highly important to promoting the two countries’ strategic partnership. Read full story – Overseas Vietnamese people organised many activities on May 19 to mark the 132nd birth anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh. Read full story – The visit by National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue to Laos from May 15-17 was a success, helping further foster the cooperative relations and mutual support between the two parliaments, and bolster the great friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive partnership between the two countries, according to Chairman of the NA Committee for External Relations … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 20
SEA Games 31: More golds for Vietnam
The first gold was seized by Tran Quoc Cuong, Phan Cong Minh and Pham Quang Huy, who took the first place in the men's 10m air pistol team event, with 1,713 points. Their Indonesian and Thai opponents obtained the silver and bronze medals with 1,708 and 1,695 points, respectively. Cuong, the most experienced shooter of Vietnam, also brought home a silver medal on the day for his performance in the men’s 10m air pistol, with Wong Guanjie Johnathan of Malaysia bagging gold and Prabowo Muhammad Iqbal Raia of Indonesia securing the bronze medal. The Vietnamese shooting squad has so far earned four gold and three silver medals, ranking just behind Indonesia in the tally. * Vovinam (Vietnamese martial arts) artists won additional two gold medals on May 19 – the second competition day of Vovinam at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31). In the men’s 60kg combat event, Nguyen Thanh Liem knocked out his Cambodian rival Eh Ammarin Phouthong to pocket the gold medal. Meanwhile, … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: More golds for Vietnam