Vietnam News Headlines July 4/2024
Direct flights between Vietnam and India have helped reduce travel time for passengers, enhancing connectivity between the two countries. In the two countries' cultural exchange history, the cinema of France and that of Vietnam share strong bonds. He conveyed greetings from State President To Lam to her, and said he wishes that she will visit Vietnam soon. He said Vietnam always considers Belarus a trusted friend and partner, and appreciates the support of the Belarusian people for Vietnam in the past, adding that Vietnam hopes to continue strengthening the multifaceted cooperation with Belarus. He pledged to do his best to develop the traditional friendship and multifaceted cooperation between Vietnam and Belarus.
Source:Viet Nam News
July 04, 2024 12:53 UTC
Study brings lifestyle of enigmatic extinct humans into focus
Researchers studied more than 2,500 bones found inside Baishiya Karst Cave, which is situated 10,760 feet (3,280 meters) above sea level and previously had yielded Denisovan fossil remains. Other bone remains came from woolly rhinos, yaks, small mammals like marmots, birds, and even from the spotted hyena, a large carnivore that prowled the region called the Ganjia Basin. A lower jaw of a Denisovan adolescent previously found at Baishiya Karst is 160,000 years old. Our species, Homo sapiens, did not populate the Tibetan Plateau until about 40,000 years ago, having first appeared in Africa a bit more than 300,000 years ago. We know that based on some Denisovan DNA that is present in the genomes of some modern humans living today.
Source:Tuoitre News
July 04, 2024 10:01 UTC
Tuyển dụng Supplier Sustainability Officer ( ESG's Supplier Engagement ) tại Sonion Vietnam 2024
Summary:The Supplier Sustainability Officer will be responsible for ESG’s supplier engagement and reporting to Global Supply Chain Director. • Spearhead and manage Sonion’s supplier sustainability programs, coordinating Sonion’s compliance & sustainability team with supplier base. Sonion supply chain sustainability• Responsible for the development, update and implementation of supply chain policies, guidelines, plans and procedures, reflecting compliance and sustainability supply chain strategy. • Lead supplier sustainability audit; collect and share best practices through good communication with supply chain partners. • Collect & validate the data collection of emission inventory, decarbonization in the supply chain.
Source:VietNamNet News
July 04, 2024 09:46 UTC
In Vietnam, young people turn to fortune telling for career decisions
In Vietnam, an increasing number of young adults are choosing their career paths based on guidance from fortune telling and numerology. ImpactsK.H., a 20-year-old studying in Thu Duc City of Ho Chi Minh City, shared that she frequently turns to TikTok for insights into her numerology and horoscope. Meanwhile, T.N., a 19-year-old studying journalism and communications at a university in Ho Chi Minh City for the past two years, mentioned that after consulting friends about horoscopes, they concluded that the journalism industry might not suit T.N. Huynh Thanh Phu, principal of Bui Thi Xuan High School in Ho Chi Minh City, criticized numerology and tarot card fortune-telling as forms of superstition. “Career guidance is a crucial journey that ensures individuals have a clear direction and make informed career choices,” Anh explained.
Source:Tuoitre News
July 04, 2024 04:06 UTC
Plastic Bag Free Day pushes for changes in consumer habits
However, recognising the adverse effects of these non-biodegradable bags on the environment, retailers are advocating for changes in consumer habits. July 3 this year marked the second time the Plastic Bag Reduction Retailers Alliance of Việt Nam celebrated the International Plastic Bag Free Day with various customer initiatives. Ngọc Linh, a senior-year student who often shops at BigC, agreed and said people should use plastic bags less. “I used to be a cashier, and when customers take a lot of plastic bags, they often throw them away and that’s not good. “Therefore, activities that aim to reduce non-biodegradable plastic bags are of great significance, so that everyone can join in reducing plastic waste in our environment.” — VNS
Source:Viet Nam News
July 03, 2024 16:33 UTC
Intense rainfall in northern Vietnam’s mountains poses risk of natural disasters
The region could see rainfall ranging between 40mm and 80mm, and even more than 150mm in several locations, during this period, the National Center for Hydrometeorological Forecasting said. The national weather agency also warned of rising water levels in the upstream areas of the Da, Thao, and Lo Rivers, flash floods and landslides in mountainous locations, and inundation in low-lying places. The government leader asked local authorities to examine areas prone to flooding, flash floods, and landslides to promptly launch evacuation and rescue operations. They have to dispatch forces to stand guard over locations vulnerable to flooding and landslides to ensure human and traffic safety. PM Chinh asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to closely supervise weather developments and inform relevant agencies of natural disaster risks.
Source:Tuoitre News
July 03, 2024 14:28 UTC
2024 Vietnamese Culture Days in Russia open
MOSCOW – The 2024 Vietnamese Culture Days in Russia programme has opened in Moscow, with a wide range of activities being held throughout this week. Attending the opening ceremony were Chief Justice of the Supreme People's Court Nguyễn Hòa Bình, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyễn Văn Hùng, Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova, First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly Andrey Yatskin, and Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Đặng Minh Khôi. Over the recent years, cultural, sports and tourism cooperation between the two countries has become more effective and achieved great progress, and people-to-people exchanges increasingly strengthened. Hùng said that bilateral cultural cooperation will go deeper and more specifically through new areas of cooperation such as training cultural officials and artists. Within the framework of the programme, there will be a photo exhibition, a Vietnamese film screening, and tourism promotion events in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Source:Viet Nam News
July 03, 2024 12:45 UTC
Fire breaks out in shophouse, four residents rescued
HÀ NỘI — A fire broke out in a shophouse in Hà Nội on Wednesday with a family trapped inside. Firefighters were called to the incident on Tô Hiệu Street, Cầu Giấy at around 4.20am after residents reported seeing thick black smoke from the property. The team quickly extinguished the fire using water and foam, rescuing a 92-year-old woman and leading three others to safety. The four-story shophouse has a toy store on the ground floor, selling toys, bicycles and strollers. It is part of a fire safety neighbourhood model, equipped with a portable fire extinguisher and a second fire escape route.
Source:Viet Nam News
July 03, 2024 10:45 UTC
Number of Vietnamese diabetics doubles during the last ten years
HÀ NỘI - Việt Nam currently has approximately seven million individuals diagnosed with diabetes, with more than 55 per cent of patients already experiencing complications. According to Trần Hữu Dàng, President of the Việt Nam Association of Endocrinology and Diabetes, the number of people with diabetes in Việt Nam has been steadily increasing, with the rate doubling compared to a decade ago. The number of countries with over 20 per cent of the adult population suffering from diabetes is also growing. Diabetes is a growing concern in Việt Nam, not only among adults but also children. The incidence of diabetes in children is increasing, with type 1 diabetes accounting for 90 per cent of cases.
Source:Viet Nam News
July 03, 2024 09:57 UTC
PM orders effective, timely response to heavy rains in northern region
HÀ NỘI The Prime Minister recently issued a dispatch requiring ministries, sectors and localities to get prepared for torrential rains in the northern region. They must also step up communications work to raise public awareness of the safety measures, while evacuating people, vehicles and assets in dangerous areas to safe places. They are requested to arrange forces and means to promptly launch evacuation as well as search and rescue operations in case of emergencies, and direct post-disaster recovery work in line with the legal regulations. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is asked to make forecasts and provide information for competent agencies in a timely fashion for the response work. Meanwhile, the Ministries of Agriculture and Rural Development and Industry and Trade must join hands with localities to efficiently operate and ensure safety for reservoirs and agricultural production.
Source:Viet Nam News
July 03, 2024 08:57 UTC
Sand to be mined from river for Mekong Delta expressway construction
MEKONG DELTA — Sand is being mined in a new location in the Hậu River in Sóc Trăng Province since June 30 to serve construction of a key expressway in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta. According to the province People's Committee, the sand will be used for component project 4 in the first phase of the Châu Đốc - Cần Thơ - Sóc Trăng Expressway. There are five locations in the river in Sóc Trăng where mining is permitted with a combined area of more than 450 ha. A shortage of river sand is affecting work on many major construction projects in the delta. Using other materials in place of river sand is also under scrutiny.
Source:Viet Nam News
July 03, 2024 06:51 UTC
Hanoi fines vendor who attempted to sell water apples to foreigner at $7.9/kg
A woman who attempted to sell water apples to a foreign man at VND200,000 (US$7.9) per kilogram in Hanoi was fined VND150,000 ($5.9) for peddling on roadbeds, local police said on Monday. The tourist agreed to pay VND30,000 ($1.2) for two water apples and did not express any objections afterward. She then weighed two water apples and claimed they were 200 grams in weight, fetching a total of VND40,000 ($1.60). The foreign tourist thanked her, paid for the water apples, and left. Many others questioned the authenticity of the video as the vendor still sold the water apples at such a rate even though she knew that the foreigner was filming the video.
Source:Tuoitre News
July 02, 2024 21:23 UTC
Vietnam News Headlines July 2/2024
Participation increases, benefits expanded after 15 years of Health Insurance LawThe number of health insurance participants has surged, benefits have expanded and healthcare quality has seen significant improvement after 15 years of implementing the Law on Health Insurance. The number of healthcare visits, covered by the health insurance fund, has shown steady growth annually. Trang said the rights of health insurance participants were guaranteed. Nearly 10,000 commune/ward/town health stations also participated in health insurance through contracts managed by district hospitals or health centres assigned by provincial Departments of Health in the country. Key messages about health insurance focus on enhancing the quality of healthcare at grassroots healthcare facilities to increase access to health insurance for the public, using the health insurance fund efficiently, how health insurance means safeguarding your health and that participation gives people sustainable financial support during illness and disease.
Source:Viet Nam News
July 02, 2024 14:30 UTC
Record-breaking blood donors tell their stories
Over sixteen years, he has made thirty-four whole blood donations and sixty-six platelet donations, aiding numerous patients. "Donating blood is very meaningful to me because I know my blood helps many patients in need," Khánh shared. Marking his one hundredth blood donation on May 9 at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Khánh is one of Hưng Yên Province's most regular and prolific blood donors. While whole blood donation can be repeated every three months, platelet donation can occur every three weeks. This process takes between 45 to 90 minutes, compared to just five minutes for whole blood donation.
Source:Viet Nam News
July 02, 2024 13:11 UTC
American International School Vietnam suspends operations for another year
HCM CITY — The American International School Vietnam (AISVN) continues to be suspended for another 12 months, as of July 1. HCM City Department of Education and Training and an interdisciplinary team from the city have been working with AISVN’s school board and investors since May 28. A report into the school, due to be submitted by June 15, has not yet arrived at the education department which could have allowed it to continue educational operations. On June 28, the department also issued the Official Dispatch No 4011/SGDĐT-GDTrH providing transfer guidelines for AISVN students via the website https://chuyentruong.hcm.edu.vn. AIS American International Education JSC, the head investor of AISVN, is required to be accountable towards its students as well as the teaching and administrative staff.
Source:Viet Nam News
July 02, 2024 13:09 UTC