The official hoped the NIHE would make obtain more research achievements in contribution to COVID-19 prevention and control. The institute should set up a team for studying materials from COVID-19-hit countries to make a chart of the disease developments in the coming time and provide forecast, Tuyen stressed. Also according to Tuyen, if there is no new patient detected and the monitoring of the situation is done well, Vietnam will announce the end of the epidemic. Research teams give all-out performances Dang Duc Anh, head of the NIHE, said the institute’s research teams had worked dedicatedly around the clock so that they could immediately process all samples delivered. After successfully isolating the virus, the institute began producing control samples, which can be use by a number of units in their production of quick test kits for COVID-19 screening at the provincial level. Currently, there are 22 facilities capable of testing the 2019-nCoV, Duc Anh said, adding that … [Read more...] about Vietnam among four countries successfully isolating 2019-nCoV
Noise pop 2019
Online concert supporting Da Nang’s ‘frontline soldiers’ receives VND1.2 billion
On August 9, more than 60 artists at home and abroad participated in the livestreaming concert themed “Million hearts towards Da Nang-Quang Nam”, such as Thanh Lam, Bang Kieu, Hong Nhung, Quang Le, Minh Tuyet, Quang Dung, Ngoc Son, Hoai Linh, Dam Vinh Hung… along with Miss Vietnam 2018 Tran Tieu Vy, the first runner-up at Miss World Vietnam 2019 Nguyen Ha Kieu Loan, Miss Ao Dai 2016 Truong Dieu Ngoc. … [Read more...] about Online concert supporting Da Nang’s ‘frontline soldiers’ receives VND1.2 billion
Vingroup only Vietnamese representative among world’s top 750 family businesses
Family businesses are a core economic factor in any country, including Vietnam. The 100 largest family businesses contribute about 25 percent of the country’s GDP, Vu Tien Loc, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), had noted at the Vietnam Family Business Forum 2019 in Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Vingroup only Vietnamese representative among world’s top 750 family businesses
21-yo Hanoi woman arrested for pimping for male prostitute
T. then sent her some nude photos of T.H.D., a 30-year-old man who works as personal trainer at several famous gyms in Hanoi, and offered her a deal. … [Read more...] about 21-yo Hanoi woman arrested for pimping for male prostitute
Vietnam increases coal import for thermal power activities
Statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs show that in July, Vietnam imported nearly 4.4 million tonnes of coal at the cost of VND1.4m (USD60) a tonne. In the first seven months, Vietnam imported a total of 36 million tonnes for USD2.5bn. The total amount of imported coal increased by 46% compared to the same period last year. Vietnam mostly imported from Indonesia, Russia and China. A total of 140,000 tonnes of coal were imported from China for VND6.2m (USD266) a tonne, tripled the average prices from other markets. In July, Vietnam mostly imported from Indonesia. A total of 11.2 million tonnes were bought by VND1.1m a tonne. Coal imports were VND1.5m cheaper than exports. In July alone, Vietnam exported 410,000 tonnes for USD57m. Coal imports have recently increased. In 2019, Vietnam had to import 43.7 million tonnes of coal for USD3.78bn, an increase of 91% compared to the previous year. According to the Ministry of Industry and Trade, coal imports increased due … [Read more...] about Vietnam increases coal import for thermal power activities
