Ceremony to announce decision to establish Expanded Infection Control and Investigation Unit (Photo: Hue Central Hospital ) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The Hue Central Hospital in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on August 10 launched its Expanded Infection Control and Investigation Unit ( EICI ) sponsored by PATH , an US non-profit organisation targeting improvement of public health. EICI is set up through the project on establishing and operating an expanded infection control and investigation unit at the Hue Central Hospital, which has a total budget of nearly 3.4 billion VND (145,300 USD) and is implemented from May 2022 to May 2024. The unit's activities are expected to contribute to improving the capacity of the hospital and other medical facilities in the region for early detection, response and control of outbreaks of nosocomial infections, including antibiotic resistance and other emerging infectious diseases. Dr. Nguyen To Nhu, Director of PATH … [Read more...] about US organisation helps improve infection control, investigation for medical establishments
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Government’s economic stimulation policies prove effective: Minister
An overview of the meeting (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The impressive economic growth in the first seven months of this year reflects the efficiency of the policies that have been applied recently, stated Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung at the meeting between the Prime Minister and businesses that opened in Hanoi on August 11. The minister said that international organisations have shown optimism about the Vietnamese economy, rating the country’s long-term credit as "stable" and "positive". Many economists held that the Vietnamese economic resilience is relatively good currently, he added. The official cited a recent survey as showing that in the second quarter of this year, 70-80% of total businesses highly valued the effectiveness of the Government’s support to businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic , especially those in taxation. As of the end of July, the country had 871,000 companies, up nearly 13% over 2019. In July alone, more than 130,000 … [Read more...] about Government’s economic stimulation policies prove effective: Minister
Ministry facilitates rural industrial development
A letter signed by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan asks provinces and cities to review, amend, supplement and improve their industry promotion regulations, prepare local industry promotion programs for 2023 to 2025, develop technical and economic standards for industry promotion activities, create favorable conditions for local departments of industry and trade to help local people’s committees perform state management of industry promotion, and strengthen the inspection, supervision and evaluation of industry promotion activities. Helping rural industrial establishments recover and develop production and trading in the post-COVID-19 period is a task of departments of industry and trade According to the official letter, departments of industry and trade must ensure efficient, on-time implementation of their 2022 national and local industry promotion plans, help rural industrial establishments recover and develop production and trading in the … [Read more...] about Ministry facilitates rural industrial development
Art programme raises awareness on AO/dioxin disaster in Vietnam
At the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – An art programme on AO/dioxin disaster and efforts to address its consequences took place in Hanoi on August 10 on the occasion of the 61st anniversary of the disaster in Vietnam. It featured art performances, reportages, and exchanges with domestic and international individuals who have made contributions to the remediation of the hazardous chemical and support for AO victims . The event aimed to raise public awareness on the matters and honour victims who have made great efforts to overcome harsh circumstances as well as individuals and organisations in Vietnam and abroad with significant contributions to the alleviation of the disaster consequences. President of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin (VAVA) Nguyen Van Rinh said the Party and State have paid attention to difficulties facing the victims and issued many policies to assist them. Every year, dozens of trillion VND is spent on helping … [Read more...] about Art programme raises awareness on AO/dioxin disaster in Vietnam
PM asks for greater efforts to promote sustainable recovery
Chairing at a Government to Business (G2B) conference on August 11, PM Chinh said thanks to tireless efforts over the last two years, Vietnam has managed to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, with stable macro-economy, inflation under control and positive economic growth. He asked for more efforts to improve the business and investment environment and accelerate the reform of administrative procedures; build industry strategy and planning; and develop socio-economic infrastructure, towards creating favorable for businesses to build long-term and sustainable business, production and investment orientations. Attention should be paid to renewing business and production models, restructuring enterprises in association with digital transformation and innovation in order to find new opportunities for businesses, he said. Business associations must uphold their role in supporting their member enterprises, especially promoting connection activities to help businesses overcome difficulties, … [Read more...] about PM asks for greater efforts to promote sustainable recovery
☕ Afternoon briefing on August 11
Hanoi (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on August 11. - A Government to Business (G2B) conference was opened on August 11, providing a platform where the Government can explore the private sector’s opinions and proposals. Presided over by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, the hybrid event brought together cabinet members, representatives from Party and National Assembly’s committees, local administrations, industry leaders, and businesses. Read full story - National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has sent a congratulatory letter to the newly-elected Japanese President of the House of Councillors Hidehisa Otsuji. In the letter, the Vietnamese top legislator showed delight at the progress of the Japan-Vietnam Extensive Strategic Partnership for Peace and Prosperity in Asia, including the ties between the two legislatures. Read full story - The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee looked into the … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on August 11