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A new-born baby from Laos has been transported by air to Hanoi for the emergency treatment of heart problems. Dr. Nguyen Ly Thinh Truong, Director of the centre for children at the Vietnam National Hospital of Pediatrics, said that the eight-day-old child was brought to Noi Bai International Airport from Vientiane on November 1. The baby transported by air to Vietnam National Hospital of Pediatrics for the emergency treatment of heart problems The 3.1 kilo baby was diagnosed with a congenital heart problem related to arteries. Lao doctors asked Vietnam National Hospital of Pediatrics for the support. The baby’s condition worsened on arrival at Noi Bai International Airport. Luckily, the Vietnamese doctors were available to provide first aid. After that, the child underwent a three-hour operation at the hospital. The ultrasonic result on Thursday showed that the child’s heart was in good condition. The baby can sleep and eat well. Truong noted that this was a … [Read more...] about Lao new-born flown to Hanoi for heart operation

The Australia Awards recipients were selected for their academic abilities, leadership qualities, and their potential to drive positive change in Vietnam. They will gain a quality education in Australia, advance their knowledge and build networks across a range of areas, including economic growth, disability, governance, food security, gender equality, health, agriculture and fisheries, infrastructure and regional stability. “My hard work over the past years has finally paid off. I feel so excited and am looking forward to the challenging yet fascinating experience in Australia,” said Ly Sao Mai at the recent pre-departure briefing for Australia Awards recipients. Australian Ambassador Robyn Mudie to Vietnam speaks at the awarding ceremony Reflecting Australia’s commitment to social inclusion, awardees include people with disability, ethnic minorities and rural disadvantaged. Mr Nguyen Minh Tuan, a successful awardee from the Thien An Shelter Social … [Read more...] about Australian Government provides 50 Australia Awards Scholarships for Vietnam in 2020

A ceremony to welcome them was held at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City by the Vietnam Department of Peacekeeping Operations (VNDPKO), Military Hospital 175, and relevant units. The event saw the presence of Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army, leaders of the VNDPKO, representatives from military units under the Ministry of National Defense, Commands of Military Region 7 and Army Corps 4, Military Hospital 175, along with international delegates and relatives of L2FH Rotation 1’s personnel. At the home-welcoming ceremony General Cuong presented flowers to and wished good health to each of the 31 members of the L2FH Rotation 1. He lauded their success at the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan, saying that they have contributed to promoting Vietnam’s diplomatic relations and defense cooperation with other countries and to confirming Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s L2FH Rotation 1 completes peacekeeping missions

Legislators cast their ballots on the dismissal of the two officials on November 22 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Member of the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee and Chairman of its Committee for Legal Affairs Nguyen Khac Dinh and Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien were relieved from their posts to assume new duties on November 22. The parliament held secret ballots on the work as part of the ongoing 8th session in Hanoi. Up to 94 percent of the legislators present at the meeting voted for the case of Dinh while 87 percent backed the case of Tien. The NA also approved two resolutions on the cases of Dinh and Tien which respectively received the support of 100 percent and 81.78 percent of the deputies. Earlier, the Politburo had appointed Dinh as Secretary of the Khanh Hoa provincial Party Committee for the 2015 – 2020 tenure. Meanwhile, Tien had been assigned as head of the central board of healthcare services for senior officials./. VNA … [Read more...] about NA committee chairman, health minister relieved

More than a year ago, Pham Duy Dung, 31, decided to move from his native province of Ninh Binh in the north to warmer climes in the south for the sake of his mother. "My mother is already old and becomes very weak whenever the weather turns cold in the north. It's warmer here, I decided to move. During the day, I work as a security guard for VND4 million ($172.4) a month. At night I collect empty bottles to try and earn some more money."  Dung lives in Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Thanh District along with his mother, Tran Thi Diem. Her legs tremble and she has weak eyesight. One day, she got lost when she was at home alone.  "Luckily, some motorbike taxi driver found her and was kind enough to bring her home. Since I cannot leave her on her own at night, I decided to bring her along at work," Hung said.   Hung spreads out a collection of toys he has picked up from the streets to entertain his mother. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran. When she’s feeling well, … [Read more...] about Nocturnal ragpicker carts old mother along for the ride