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900 staff members of the HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases will be the first in the southern region to be injected with AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on March 8 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Health announced on March 6 that 900 staff members of the municipal Hospital for Tropical Diseases will be the first in the southern region to be injected with AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on March 8. The selected medical personnel are those directly contacting with, treating, or caring for people classified as risky sources of COVID-19 transmission. The hospital is chosen as it performs inoculations for people against communicable diseases on a daily basis, thus having experienced human resources for the work. Meanwhile, since the beginning of pandemic, the hospital has been a core establishment for treating severe cases and sent staff to support other COVID-19 treatment facilities in the city and the central region. On March 5, the municipal … [Read more...] about HCM City has 900 medical workers to get first COVID-19 vaccine shots

The Vietnam Women's Union, organiser of Ao Dai Week 2021, encourages women to wear ao dai during March to show the charm and elegant beauty of the clothes. (Photo courtesy of the organiser) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - A series of cultural activities within the  “ Ao Dai Week 2021 ” are being organised this weekend in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate International Women's Day ( March 8 ). A special exhibition of two collections of ao dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) by renowned designers will open at the Ao dai Museum in Long Thuan Garden in district 9 on March 7. It includes ao dai owned by outstanding women working in politics, culture and arts, such as Dr Trinh Thi Hoa, former director of the HCM City History Museum, and veteran soldier Dang Hong Nhut, who have encouraged young women to study and develop their careers as well as live more independently. The museum displays ao dai owned by Nguyen Thi Dinh, the first woman major general to serve in the Vietnam People's Army, … [Read more...] about ‘Ao dai’ week 2021 opens in HCM City

Hon Son island, located between Hon Tre island and Nam Du archipelago, offshore the southern province of Kien Giang is a new destination for a summer retreat, with beautiful white sandy beaches and imposing mountains. Trek to the top of Ma Thien Lanh mountain for a panoramic view of Hon Son Island. Considered one of the most beautiful islands in Kien Giang, Hon Son is a new hidden gem for nature-loving tourists. With its pristine beauty, graceful beaches reflecting the vast ocean, Hon Son appears as a sparkling jewel surrounded by coconut groves, with a wild look. With limited infrastructure, islanders are highly sensitive to the environment, and use eco-friendly paper straws at coffee houses. The best time to visit Hon Son island is from May to December when weather conditions allow for calm seas and fresh, cheap seafood. To reach the island, visitors can fly to Rach Gia Airport from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, and then catch an hour-and-a-half speedboat ride … [Read more...] about A visit to Hon Son island

Specifically, 0.4 percent salinity is expected to enter from 48 kilometers to 70 kilometers into the Mekong River, 75-90 kilometers into Vam Co River and 50-55 kilometers into Cai Lon River. Drought and salt intrusion are able to trigger abnormal changes following the operation of hydropower plants in the Mekong River and severe weather condition, high tide and to fuel southeast monsoon. As for this year’s dry season, the Mekong Delta coastal provinces of Long An, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh, Soc Trang, Bac Lieu, Ca Mau and Kien Giang are forecast to experience serious saltwater intrusion. Therefore, the localities are recommended to proactively store water for irrigation of fruit gardens and daily usage. By Cao Phong- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta to suffer from worse drought, salt intrusion from Mid-March

Vietnam striving to promote sustainable marine aquaculture development Vietnam striving to promote sustainable marine aquaculture development hinh anh 1 A shrimp farming area in Phu Yen province Vietnam is to have 280,000 ha of marine aquaculture area and 10.5 million cubic metres of farming cages by 2025, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Annual marine aquaculture output and export turnover are expected to reach 850,000 tonnes and between 800 million and 1 billion USD, the ministry said. The MARD has taken a series of measures to promote sustainable marine aquaculture in coastal areas nationwide, towards turning the sector into a key part of the country’s maritime economy by 2045. Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien said agencies have coordinated with coastal localities to review and build a plan for aquaculture development in Vietnam to 2030 with a vision to 2045. The plan will focus on … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS MARCH 7