Medical claims on the rise, says VSI
Medical claims on the rise, says VSIVietNamNet Bridge – The number of in-patients with public medical insurance has unusually increased in the first four months, according to the latest report by the Viet Nam Social Insurance (VSI). The number of patients using the public medical insurance increased by 12 per cent while medical fee reclaim was up 19.2 per cent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year. — VNA/VNS File PhotoHealthcare units have submitted 49.9 million documents for reclaiming medical insurance fees totaling VND26.1 trillion (US$1.1 million). Deputy chair of VSI’s medical insurance policy, Vu Xuan Bang, believes the increase of in-patients was one of the reasons cost rose for the VSI. To solve the shortcomings, the Ministry of Health planned to adjust patient bed fees.
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May 05, 2018 01:18 UTC
New race in beverage market starts
New race in beverage market startsVietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese beverage market remains very attractive to investors, with growth potential three times higher than the average growth rate in Asia. The Vietnamese beverage market remains attractive to investorsKido, a consumer goods manufacturer, recently announced a plan to join the beverage market with herb tea, milk tea, corn milk and bottled green soy milk. Kido intended to jump into the beverage market many years ago as the group’s leadership saw the big potential of the market. BMI, a British market analysis firm, predicted the two-digit growth rate for the Vietnamese beverage market, and a report of the Vietnam Beer, Alcohol & Beverage Association (VBA) showed that Vietnamese consumes 23 liters of soft drink a year per capita. According to Uday Shankar Sinha, CEO of Suntory PepsiCo Vietnam, the Vietnamese market attracts investors from the US, France and Japan.
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May 05, 2018 01:18 UTC
Hospitals running out of patients
Hospitals running out of patientsFinancial and managerial autonomy for public hospitals has yielded positive changes, but district hospitals have seen limited benefits and face new challenges. Patients are treated at Bình Tân District Hospital’s intensive care department. The hospital offers health care check-ups and treatment for 1,500-1,700 patients a day, with insured patients accounting for 80 per cent. A majority of patients at district hospitals are insured patients and poor people who cannot afford high-tech health care services, Mười said. He said the department would provide professional assistance to district hospitals, especially hospitals in the outlying districts of Cần Giờ and Củ Chi.
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May 05, 2018 00:00 UTC
Nine golden land plots at Thu Thiem New Urban Area aim foreign investment
Nine golden land plots at Thu Thiem New Urban Area aim foreign investmentThe Ho Chi Minh City eople’s Committee will auction nine land plots located at the functional area I of Thu Thiem New Urban Area, to lure more foreign investment to the already bustling real estate scene in the city. Thu Thiem New Urban Area is located to the east of the Saigon River, facing District 1, with a total area of 657 hectares. Numerous foreign and local investors expressed interest in implementing projects in Thu Thiem New Urban Area. Once completed, the smart complex will play a significant role in the development of the Thu Thiem area, which will become the city’s multifunctional finance-trade-service and residential centre. Thu Thiem new urban area covers 657 hectares opposite District 1 across the Saigon River.
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May 04, 2018 23:03 UTC
Four-billion-USD LNG-fueled power plant to be built in Bac Lieu
Four-billion-USD LNG-fueled power plant to be built in Bac LieuThe Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled power project with Energy Capital Vietnam on May 4. The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a liquefied natural gas (LNG)-fueled power project with Energy Capital Vietnam on May 4The project will be carried out with an investment amount of about 91.4 trillion VND (4 billion USD) funded by Energy Capital Vietnam. Chairman of the Bac Lieu People’s Committee Duong Thanh Trung said the building of the project is in line with the National Energy Development Strategy and the province’s conditions. Earlier this year, the province rejected a project to build Cai Cung thermal power plant, saying it wants to become a national centre of renewable energy. The province, with a 56 km-long coastline, has great potential for developing wind power and solar projects.-VNA
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May 04, 2018 15:33 UTC
14 localities to join traditional Then singing festival
14 localities to join traditional Then singing festivalA press conference on the sixth National Festival of Traditional Then singing was held on May 4The sixth edition of the National Festival of Traditional Then singing will take place on May 12-14 in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, with the participation of artists from 14 provinces and cities nationwide. This type of singing is always accompanied by dan tinh (gourd lute). A series of sub-events will be held in the festival, including performances of Then singing in respective provinces and cities, a photo exhibition on Then cultural heritage and introduction of traditional weaving of Tay, Nung and Thai ethnic groups. Legend has it that in Mac Dynasty, there were two kings who had special love for music and singing. They developed a handmade gourd lute called dan tinh and established two singing troupes to perform at the royal court.
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May 04, 2018 12:22 UTC
Dong Nai’s senior Party official dismissed from all Party posts
Dong Nai’s senior Party official dismissed from all Party postsThe Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee has decided to dismiss Phan Thi My Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Dong Nai Party Committee, from all of her Party positions as a disciplinary measure for her wrongdoings while serving in different posts in this southern province. Phan Thi My Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Dong Nai Party Committee, was dismissed from all of her Party positionsThe Secretariat also proposed the Party civil affairs delegation of the National Assembly consider removing Thanh, who is also head of the National Assembly deputy delegation of Dong Nai, from her position of National Assembly deputy. The Secretariat concluded that while serving as Director of the Department of Industry of Dong Nai province from 2003 to January 2009, Thanh lacked responsibility while performing her duties. Meanwhile, while working as Vice Chairwoman of the provincial Dong Nai People’s Committee from June 2011 to September 2014, Thanh signed many documents of the provincial People’s Committee but did not refer to advices of specialised departments and sectors, which violated laws and the work regulations of the provincial People’s Committee. She also signed some decisions of the provincial People’s Committee that gave favourable conditions to her family’s business to carry out some projects in the fields that she was in charge of.
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May 04, 2018 11:48 UTC
Dong Nai’s senior Party official dismissed from all Party posts
Dong Nai’s senior Party official dismissed from all Party postsThe Secretariat of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee has decided to dismiss Phan Thi My Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Dong Nai Party Committee, from all of her Party positions as a disciplinary measure for her wrongdoings while serving in different posts in this southern province. Phan Thi My Thanh, Deputy Secretary of the provincial Dong Nai Party Committee, was dismissed from all of her Party positionsThe Secretariat also proposed the Party civil affairs delegation of the National Assembly consider removing Thanh, who is also head of the National Assembly deputy delegation of Dong Nai, from her position of National Assembly deputy. The Secretariat concluded that while serving as Director of the Department of Industry of Dong Nai province from 2003 to January 2009, Thanh lacked responsibility while performing her duties. Meanwhile, while working as Vice Chairwoman of the provincial Dong Nai People’s Committee from June 2011 to September 2014, Thanh signed many documents of the provincial People’s Committee but did not refer to advices of specialised departments and sectors, which violated laws and the work regulations of the provincial People’s Committee. She also signed some decisions of the provincial People’s Committee that gave favourable conditions to her family’s business to carry out some projects in the fields that she was in charge of.
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May 04, 2018 11:48 UTC
VN’s first field hospital ready to join UN’s peacekeeping force
VN’s first field hospital ready to join UN’s peacekeeping forceVietnam’s first field hospital has been all set for the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in South Sudan in a couple of months, said Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. The successful implementation of the level-2 field hospital is a vivid illustration for the blue-beret soldiers’ growth as well as affirms the country’s image in the international arena, he stressed. “The hospital is well equipped with sufficient medical device while all of the materials are packed in line with international standards and preserved in good conditions”, Phung noticed. The Vietnam Peacekeeping Department is working with Tan Cang Company, Military Hospital 175, the logistics agency of the UN and the Government of South Sudan to classify the commodities and complete the package in accordance with international transportation principals. Vietnam’s first level-2 field hospital is expected to officially join the UN peacekeeping force in South Sudan in late June.-VNA
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May 04, 2018 11:15 UTC
Petrol traders urged to sell more bio-fuels
Petrol traders urged to sell more bio-fuelsWholesale petrol traders should make more efforts to raise the market share of bio-fuel E5 in the country, said Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade (MoIT) Do Thang Hai. He said although the output of bio-fuel E5 had grown remarkably in recent times, it was not up to expectations. E5 RON 92 consists of five percent ethanol and 95 percent petrol. He requested enterprises to seriously and persistently implement and continue to take more aggressive measures to increase the market share of E5 petrol business. Hai also requested petrol stations to install E5 gasoline pumps in convenient locations and said there was a need to have more pump piers.
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May 04, 2018 11:03 UTC
Bui Vien walking street no longer has pedestrian path
Bui Vien walking street no longer has pedestrian pathThe walking street of Bui Vien (Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) has been put into operation since August 2017, and become a popular entertainment destination for foreigners and young people at weekends. Many furniture stores occupy the pavement in Bui Vien street and there is no space for visitorsChaotic and untidy tradingEarlier, Bui Vien street was often crowded during weekend evenings. Previously, Bui Vien Street and other roads around the area had been spontaneously developed into "Westerners’ Street" with numerous travelers. The decision to turn Bui Vien Street into pedestrian street is very appropriate to develop the city's tourism sector, opening an entertainment area for tourists. Unfortunately, after 8 months of operation, Bui Vien walking street has not yet come into order with no pedestrian path and the street vendors are rampant.
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May 04, 2018 09:45 UTC
Nobel Prize for Literature postponed amid Swedish Academy turmoil
Nobel Prize for Literature postponed amid Swedish Academy turmoilThe Nobel Literature Prize is in crisis in the wake of a sexual abuse scandal -- Photo: ALFREDNOBEL.ORGThe organisation that decides the Nobel Prize for Literature has said it will not announce an award this year, after it was engulfed in a scandal over sexual assault allegations. The Swedish Academy has been in crisis over its handling of allegations against the husband of a member. Technically, members are appointed for life to the Swedish Academy and cannot resign, although they can refuse to take part. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences oversees Physics, Chemistry and Economics. The Nobel Assembly awards Medicine and the Swedish Academy covers Literature.
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May 04, 2018 07:41 UTC
Mui Ne beaches face serious erosion
Mui Ne beaches face serious erosionMui Ne is losing its beautiful beaches to serious erosion which is damaging seaside resorts while local authorities have yet to find a solution. Director of Aria Mui Ne Resort, Mai Van Son, also said they are losing not only assets but also reputation when receiving many complaints about the beach from guests during the last month. Nguyen Hong Ngoc, owner of Suoi Tien Mui Ne Resort, said that she had never seen such serious erosion here before. Ca also warned not to build anything on the beach without carefully studying tides and the beaches to prevent erosion. A beach in Mui Ne faces serious erosionA Mui Ne beach has no tourists on Labour Day holiday on May 1A long beach has erodedSeaside restaurants are being damaged by the erosionTourists face difficult finding a way to the beachDtinews
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May 04, 2018 07:30 UTC
Viettel’s revenue from overseas investment reaches US$1.7 billion
Viettel’s revenue from overseas investment reaches US$1.7 billionViettel Group’s revenue from its overseas investment in 2017 surged by 38 per cent from the previous year to reach VND38 trillion (US$1.7 billion). Alone in the fourth quarter of 2017, Viettel’s revenue from overseas investments rose by 40 per cent from the same period last year. Viettel is the only company in Viet Nam having a revenue of more than $1 billion from overseas investments. The total revenue from IT projects with foreign governments rose by 6 times from the previous year. It set high growth rate for Viettel Tanzania at 70 per cent, Burundi 21 per cent and Viettel Peru 20 per cent.
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May 04, 2018 07:30 UTC
Vientiane – Vung Ang railway needs over $5 billion
Vientiane – Vung Ang railway needs over $5 billionMore than 5 billion USD is needed to build a railway linking the Lao capital of Vientiane with Vung Ang seaport in Vietnam, according to research conducted under a technical support project for the railway’s feasibility study. The research outcomes were transferred to the Ministry of Transport of Vietnam on May 3. The Vientiane-Vung Ang railway is a key infrastructure project in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which connects Vietnam and Laos and also intersecting at a point with the Singapore – Kunming (China) railway. The railway route has a total length of 554.72 km, with 102.7 km in Vietnam, running from Vung Ang seaport in central Ha Tinh province to the Vietnam-Laos border at Mu Gia mountain pass in central Quang Binh province. The Ministry of Transport asked the KOICA to persuade the RoK’s government to help with calling for investment for the project.-VNA
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May 04, 2018 07:30 UTC