Hà Nội-based Đông Đô Hospital’s doctors perform free eye surgery for children in difficult circumstances on May 14. — Photo courtesy of the hospital HÀ NỘI — The Hà Nội-based Đông Đô Hospital’s doctors performed free eye surgery for two children in difficult circumstances on May 14. The surgery is part of the hospital’s summer campaign to provide free eyes checkup and treatment to patients with eye problems due to COVID-19. All eye checkups and treatment costs will be covered by the hospital’s "Free your eyes" charity fund, which was launched on the same day to bring sight to poor patients in tough circumstances in Việt Nam. The first case Ninh Thị Tường Vy, seven years old, in Yên Lạc Commune, Phú Lương District, Thái Nguyên Province, with a crossed eye disease. Her mother left when she was more than one month old, while her father works far away and rarely comes back. Vy and her sister were raised and cared for by their grandmother. She is now old, suffering from many … [Read more...] about ‘Free your eyes’ charity fund brings sight to patients
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Vietnam, Laos boost construction of road linking two capital cities
There should be special mechanisms for economic ties between the two countries. The governments of Vietnam and Laos are closely working on the construction of the Hanoi-Vientiane expressway project that will facilitate sea access to land-locked Laos. Chairman of Vietnam’s National Assembly Vuong Dinh Hue speaks with Vietnamese businesses in Laos on May 15. Photos: Quochoi The information was released by Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue of Vietnam’s National Assembly who is on his three-day visit to Lao starting on May 15. Hanoi-Vientiane expressway, which is being built with funding from Japan, will enable Laos to access the sea in Vung Ang Seaport, Vietnam’s central province of Ha Tinh. Launched in 2016, the 725-km project, with an estimated investment of US$4.5 billion, is expected to boost economic connectivity between the two countries and Thailand’s northeast. Hue said the two countries' economic ties need to be boosted to become commensurate to the strong … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos boost construction of road linking two capital cities
Mastercard refreshes World and World Elite card programmes
World Elite cardholders will also enjoy complimentary green fees at up to 74 premium golf clubs worldwide, and 50 per cent discounted green fees at 42 premium golf clubs in Asia for World cardholders. — Photo Mastercard Mastercard recently announced the enhanced World and World Elite card programmes, providing affluent consumers in Viet Nam and other Southeast Asia a range of rewards, lifestyle privileges and experiences at home and away. The card programmes also provide an additional security layer with Mastercard ID Theft ProtectionTM that allows cardholders to monitor and be alerted to instances of identity fraud. Cardholders can make the most of benefits like complimentary one-year membership for World and World Elite cardholders to meet wellness goals for the year. The enhancements also provide eligible World Elite cardholders with complimentary unlimited Doctor Chat, Teleconsultation and medicine delivery supplied by Allianz and MyDoc. World Elite cardholders will also … [Read more...] about Mastercard refreshes World and World Elite card programmes