Since its trial launch November 7 medical personnel have been reaching patients within five minutes even in this congested city. Nguyen Khac Vui, deputy director of the Saigon General Hospital, which manages the service, was all praise for it at a general review Tuesday. The hospital has received 67 emergency calls since its launch, and dispatched motorbikes in 26 instances. Of them, nine patients were treated on the spot, while the remaining 17 were given first aid and taken to hospital by ambulance cars."The motorcycle ambulances’ maneuverability is ideal for patients living in small alleys and during rush hour," Vui said. "The model ensures patients get access to doctors as quickly as possible. "People were initially surprised and perplexed but have come around. Some people even asked for a team of emergency doctors on motorbikes." Among the many patients supported by the motorbike service is a pregnant woman who had been showing signs of hemorrhaging and delivering … [Read more...] about Saigon sets up motorbike-borne emergency medical response team
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Vice President visits poor families in Vinh Long province
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh visits policy beneficiaries in Vinh Long province (Photo: VNA) Vinh Long (VNA) – Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh visited and presented 150 gift sets for policy beneficiaries, poor families and Agent Orange/dioxin victims in Nguyen Van Thanh and Tan Thanh communes of the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long on August 8. After being briefed on socio-economic conditions by local authorities, the Vice President spoke highly of the recent achievements of the two communes, especially in poverty alleviation, national target programme on building new-style rural areas and economic structure shifting, which help raised locals’ income. She voiced her hope that the communes will continue to spare no efforts to ensure sustainable socio-economic development and effectively implement policies for those who rendered services to the nation, as well as reduce poverty and fulfil targets to receive the new-style rural area recognition. Thinh also … [Read more...] about Vice President visits poor families in Vinh Long province
Social News 8/8
CAAV asks Lao Cai to reconsider airport project In response to a proposal by the Lao Cai provincial government for building the VND5.8-trillion Sapa Airport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has requested the locality to thoroughly study the necessity and efficiency of the project, reported the local media. According to CAAV deputy head Vo Huy Cuong, the local authorities should carefully weigh the impact of other means of transport, along with the province’s economic development orientation and tourism prior to preparing a plan for building the airport. Cuong stressed that building an airport is a legitimate aspiration for any locality; however, its feasibility must be mulled seriously, regardless of whether the project is backed by private or state funding. Cuong cited the examples of South Korea and Taiwan, noting that the two have fewer airports than Vietnam but their operations still lack efficiency. This is compensated by other transport systems there, such as … [Read more...] about Social News 8/8
Social News 7/8
Legal framework for child care on the internet Vietnam, with 64 million Internet users (67% of its population), is among Asian countries having the biggest number of Internet users. A majority of these users are children and teenagers, who are exposed to both benefits and dangers. In addition to close attention from parents and schools, a legal framework is needed to protect children from the risks of the cyber world. While browsing the Internet, children may encounter unexpected information and people. Their personal information can be hacked. More seriously, children can become victims of swindles, exploitation, harassment, and sex abuse. Online game and smartphone addictions can harm children’s mental and physical health. Parents should teach children how to find and use information on the Internet. Dang Hoa Nam, Director of the Department for Children of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, said, “Parents play a very important role. They should be … [Read more...] about Social News 7/8
Government News 27/7
NA Vice Chairman wraps up US visit NA Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty (R) meets US friends who have supported Vietnam in its past struggle for national liberation and current nation building cause The Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) will continue providing support for Vietnam’s overseas representative offices, affirmed NA Vice Chairman Do Ba Ty while talking to Vietnamese officials who are working in New York. Ty asked Vietnamese representative offices to update and study the host country’s commercial policies to submit appropriate response to the legislature. He met officials of the Vietnamese permanent mission to the United Nations and Vietnam’s representative offices, as well as correspondents of Vietnam News Agency and Vietnam Television in New York during his working visit to the city from July 26-27. Meeting several US friends, Ty recalled important milestones in the relations between Vietnam and the US. US friends, in turn, made proposals helping Vietnam carry … [Read more...] about Government News 27/7
Following Uncle Ho’s teachings
Uncle Ho talked with children in Tam Son on February 9th, 1967.Between 1958-1959, Bac Ninh province was honored to receive President Ho Chi Minh five times to visit and direct agricultural production, including the Conference on Irrigation in the whole Northern region held in Tien Du district.President Ho Chi Minh advised the Bac Ninh provincial Party Committee and people, the general idea was: Officials at all levels must have a strong change in their thinking and working style, must be an example and drastically improve techniques; being determined to emulate agricultural production in order to improve the people's life and build socialism. Officials, Party members and people in the province must unite and emulate to build Bac Ninh into a rich province.In addition, President Ho Chi Minh also reminded officials, Party members and people: "The leaders and officials of the ideological sector must understand clearly; must be determined to overcome difficulties to fulfill the task; must … [Read more...] about Following Uncle Ho’s teachings
Challenges face Hạ Long Bay-Cát Bà nomination
Natural resources: Fish breeding cages in Gia Luận Bay make up nice scenery for the Cát Bà Archipelago. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is in the final stages of preparing a dossier for re-nomination of World Heritage Site (WHS) Hạ Long Bay to include Cát Bà Archipelago for submission to the UN cultural agency UNESCO by September. If approved, the expanded heritage site would confirm the country’s prestige in natural preservation, and allow it to boost its tourism development. However, experts have warned more fierce challenges would face the region’s people and authorities in the balance between development and conservation. A Vice Chairman of the National Heritage Council, Đặng Văn Bài, said Hạ Long Bay in the northern province of Quảng Ninh with its status as a world heritage site, had brought big potential for tourism but also … [Read more...] about Challenges face Hạ Long Bay-Cát Bà nomination
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/4
Mercedes-Benz Viet Nam recalls 3,624 vehicles over faulty fuse Mercedes-Benz Viet Nam is recalling 3,624 vehicles that are at risk of catching fire due to a potentially faulty fuse. According to the German car maker, the list of recalled vehicles includes C200, C250, C300, E200, GLC 250 4MATIC and GLC 300 4MATIC models, manufactured between September 2015 and February 2017. The models will be checked and installed with an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter at an estimated time of 30 minutes per car. The recall campaign is scheduled to begin on May 14, 2018, and end on September 9, 2020. Mercedes-Benz Viet Nam is also recalling another 384 vehicles (models E200, E250 and E300) manufactured from August 2016 to April 2017 to replace the seat belts on the left and right backseats. The duration of checking and repairing is estimated at one-and-a-half hours per vehicle. This recall campaign started on April 16, 2018, and will run till December 31, 2022. JLL: Hanoi … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/4
Coming decades vital for future sea level rise: study
How quickly humanity draws down the greenhouse gases driving global warming will determine whether sea levels rise half-a-metre or six times that, even if Paris climate pact goals are fully met, researchers reported Tuesday in a study. "The trajectory of emissions in the next few decades will shape our coastlines in the centuries to come," lead author Matthias Mengel, a scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany, told AFP. Every five years that elapse before carbon pollution peaks will add 20 centimeters to sea level rise in 2300, the study found. "This is the same amount we have experienced so far since the beginning of the fossil fuel economy," Mengel said by email. The world collectively spews about 40 billion tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. After stalling for three years, emissions rose by two percent in 2017, dashing hopes they had peaked. On current trends, emissions could increase for at least another decade. The … [Read more...] about Coming decades vital for future sea level rise: study
Social News 16/1
Fire destroys thousand sq. meter wood factory in Dong NaiA huge fire suddenly occurred at a wood factory of Shing Mark Company in Bai Xep Industrial Park, Trang Bom district, Dong Nai at midnight on January 15. Because materials inside the wood factory are easily ignited, the flame quickly spread out causing the firefighters to meet difficulties in order to access the site and localize the fire. By 5am today, the blaze was extinguished.The initial information showed that there was no death in the fire; however, the flame destroyed thousand sq. meter factory and burnt wood materials inside the factory. At present, the functional agencies have investigated the cause of the fire. HCM City ensures traffic safety for TetThe Ho Chi Minh City Traffic Safety Committee has deployed various measures to ensure traffic safety and order in the city before and during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.Nguyen Ngoc Tuong, deputy chief of the committee, said, “The campaign aims to … [Read more...] about Social News 16/1