Huge stone removed from Vietnamese man's bladder A gigantic cystolith weighing 1.5kg has been removed from the bladder of a 51-year-old man who suffered from the stone for over 10 years, doctors in the southern city of Can Tho said. N.V.B., of Binh Thuy District, was admitted to the Can Tho General Hospital on May 26 for bladder problems that caused him to experience hard urination and pain around his hypogastric region. After medical examinations, doctors found a 15cm long and 6cm wide stone occupying the man's bladder. The 1.5kg stone removed from a 51-year-old N.V.B. in Can Tho City on May 26, 2016 The large size and potential threats to the patient prompted the doctors to conduct an open bladder surgery and remove the stone. Doctor Le Phuoc Loc from the surgical urology department said that the stone was successfully removed from B.'s bladder and the man recovered quickly after the operation. Currently, B. is being kept in the hospital for observation and further treatment, Dr. Loc … [Read more...] about Social News 31/5
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Venture into Vietnam
With its world heritage-listed bays and unspoilt coast, Vietnam is appealing to cruising sailors and regional racers from Hong Kong, reports Fiona Harper.With the successful completion of the second Hong Kong to Nha Trang yacht race, Vietnam looks set to become a permanent destination on the South East Asia yachting circuit. Taking less than four days to sail the 650 miles (Skandia holds the record of 42hrs 45m 41s), the Category One race is held in late October, ideally timed for Hong Kong-based sailors to kick off the Asian Regatta Circuit. Organised by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, the biennial race, first held in 2004, was a breakthrough for sailors wanting to visit communist Vietnam. Last year's race involved 13 yachts with 130 sailors descending on the beach resort town of Nha Trang, on the south east coast. Vin Pearl Beach was the base for post-race festivities, hosted by the Nha Trang Sailing Club. Established 13 years ago by the one-man human dynamo, Australian owner Peter … [Read more...] about Venture into Vietnam
Cambodia Angkor Air ouvre une ligne directe Phnom Penh-Hanoi
L'agence d'aviation nationale du Cambodge - Cambodia Angkor Air (CA Air) - a inauguré dimanche une ligne aérienne directe reliant Phnom Penh et Hanoi. Cette unique ligne directe entre les deux capitales, effectuée sur A321, contribuera à répondre aux besoins croissants de déplacement des habitants et au développement socio-économique et politique des deux pays. Selon le directeur exécutif de CA Air, Trinh Hong Quang, l'ouverture de cette ligne fait partie du plan d'ouverture de certaines nouvelles lignes de sa compagnie. De concert avec l'ouverture de cette ligne, CA Air continuera d'augmenter le nombre de ses vols sur la ligne Phnom Penh-Hô Chi Minh-Ville, Phnom Penh-Siem Reap (dans les deux sens). Elle envisage aussi d'exploiter d'autres lignes à destination de Hong Kong, Séoul, Singapour... En 2013, CA Air prévoit d'effectuer 10.500 vols, soit le double de 2012, et de transporter … [Read more...] about Cambodia Angkor Air ouvre une ligne directe Phnom Penh-Hanoi
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/7
VN scientists, firms invited to Thai laboratory technology expo Vietnamese scientists and companies working in a range of analytical laboratories will have the opportunity to learn about the latest equipment and technologies at the 2016 Thailand Lab International to be held in Bangkok in September. The sixth International Trade Exhibition and Conference on Analytical Laboratory Equipment and Technology, Biotechnology and Life Sciences, and Chemical and Safety would provide applications and solutions for all types of laboratories, Anucha Parnpichate, the project manager of VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific, the organizer, said. More than 1,300 brands belonging to 350 exhibitors from 35 countries, including China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the US and the UK, would present their latest laboratory technologies, he said. Several seminars will be held on the sidelines to brief professionals in the industry on the latest information and technologies and enhance … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 22/7