VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 11
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Covid-19 child patients in
HCM City on the rise At present,
the Children’s Hospital 1 is providing treatment for nearly 60
Covid-19-infected children. Most of them have underlying medical conditions,
including kidney failure and heart diseases, with 14 percent experiencing
worsening conditions. The hospital has seen a rise of 30-50 percent in child
Covid-19 patients against mid-October. The
Children’s Hospital 2 is serving nearly 100 Covid-19-infected children,
including 40 with underlying diseases. Seventeen among those have experienced
more serious symptoms. Around 100
children were receiving hospital treatment for Covid-19 at the HCM City
Children's Hospital. The hospital successfully saved a 110-kilo boy from
Covid-19 after a month’s effort. According to
Huynh Thi Mai, office manager from the HCM City Department of Health, by
December 8, 473 children in HCM City had been treated for Covid-19 infection.
The city has recorded no Covid-19-related deaths of children under 16 so far.
The city will allow students in Grade 9 and 12 to return to school from December
13.
Press Award promotes "mitigating marine plastic
debris" Winners of
the Press Award in “Mitigating marine plastic debris” were honoured at a
ceremony in Hanoi on December 10, with a first prize, two second prizes,
three third prizes, five consolation prizes and two auxiliary presented. Organisers
had received hundreds of works from 64 press agencies, units and individuals
nationwide. According to
the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), global
concerns about litter in the marine environment have been on the rise for
several years. Studies show that between 8-12 million tonnes of plastic
pollution leak into the ocean each year. If the world
continues on its current trajectory, more plastic than fish will be in the
ocean by 2050. Studies have linked unsustainable production and consumption
patterns to mounting plastic pollution, which impacts human health as well as
the health of terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Workshop spotlights flourishing Russia-Vietnam relations A scientific
workshop themed “Russia in the eyes of Vietnamese researchers of Russian
studies: humanistic aspects” was organised in Hanoi on December 10. Russian
Ambassador to Vietnam Gennady Bezdetko said the event offered an opportunity
for Vietnamese researchers who specialise in Russian studies to discuss the
role and position of Russia in the Asia-Pacific region, and economic, trade
and humanity cooperation between Russia and Vietnam. Vietnamese
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs To Anh Dung highlighted the significance
of the workshop, saying that it helped connect scholars and researchers in
the fields Russian studies and Vietnam - Russia relations. Scientists
of Vietnam and Russia discussed, analysed deeply and proposed solutions to
strengthen the role and position of Russia in the Asia-Pacific region in
general, and strengthen cooperative ties between Russia and Vietnam in
particular. Vietnam, Kazakhstan need to expand cooperation: roundtable The
relationship between Vietnam and Kazakhstan has developed in the spirit of
friendship and mutually beneficial cooperation, heard a roundtable on
December 10. In his
remarks, Kazakh Ambassador to Vietnam E. S. Bayzhanov reviewed the 30-year
cause of construction and development in Kazakhstan, with its GDP increasing
17 times, from 11.4 billion USD to 188.9 billion USD. The next
meeting of the Vietnam – Kazakhstan inter-governmental cooperation committee
will take place in 2022, saying it is time for the two countries to arrange
visits at the highest level. Vietnamese
diplomats, researchers and scholars at the event also proposed solutions to
enhance the traditional cooperative relations and friendship in the time
ahead. Project launched to promote parenting among Vietnamese A project
was officially launched in Hanoi on December 10 with the aim of promoting
parenting to Vietnamese, as well as all-round development of local children. The project
has been rolled out on a trial basis in 27 communes of Gia Lai, Dien Bien and
Kon Tum provinces, and a number of factories in and around Ho Chi Minh City
since 2019. The Human
Safety Net Foundation committed to providing more than 1 million EUR (1.12
million USD) for the project in 15 cities and provinces, and 40 enterprises
during the 2021-2024 period. The project,
therefore, is expected to benefit tens of thousands of parents and children,
and millions of others through digital platforms. Vietnam records 14,839 COVID-19 cases on December 10 Vietnam
recorded 14,839 cases of COVID-19 in 57 localities during 24 hours from 4pm
December 9 to 4pm December 10, including 20 imported cases, according to the
Ministry of Health. Ho Chi Minh
City continued to record the highest number of infections with 1,226,
followed by Soc Trang with 894, and Tay Ninh with 893. The national tally
reached 1,382,272. According to
the Ministry of Health’s report, 7,681 patients nationwide are in serious
conditions, with 849 requiring invasive ventilation and 14 on life support
(ECMO). On the day, the
country saw 216 deaths from the disease. The death toll now hits 27,402. UN to further support Vietnam in human rights issues The United
Nations will continue to support Vietnam in human rights issues in the time
ahead, Acting UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Rana Flowers has affirmed. The UN
official made the remark while addressing an international consultation
workshop on the second draft voluntary mid-term report on the implementation
of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) third cycle recommendations in Hanoi on
December 10. This is the
first time that Vietnam has compiled a mid-term report on the implementation
of UPR third cycle recommendations, which will be sent to the UN Human Rights
Council (UNHRC). HCM City start injecting third COVID-19 vaccine jab Ho Chi Minh
City on December 10 started administering additional and booster shots
of COVID-19 vaccines to high-risk groups and frontline forces, including
medical workers, police and army officers and those who are
immunocompromised. The city
will continue to administer shots for people aged over 50 from December 13
and finish the vaccination drive within 7-10 days. The city
will inoculate the booster shots to people aged above 18 who are
fully vaccinated by the end of next year. Priority will be given to people
aged over 50, those suffering from underlying health issues and people who
require long-term care at health facilities. Vietnam commits to protecting universal human rights values:
Deputy FM Vietnam has
always made efforts to implement its international commitments in protecting
human rights in line with the conventions that it has engaged in, said Deputy
Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang. Speaking to
the media on the occasion of the international consultation workshop on the
second draft voluntary mid-term report on the implementation of Universal
Periodic Review (UPR) third cycle recommendations that opened in Hanoi on
December 10, Deputy FM Giang said that so far, Vietnam has joined the
majority of international conventions regarding human rights and committed to
fully implementing its obligations in line with the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights and these conventions. The deputy
minister underlined that Vietnam has considered the people as the goal and
motivation for development. Photo exhibition on lawyers and homeland’s sea,
islands opens A photo
exhibition themed “Vietnamese lawyers and homeland’s sea and islands” was
launched by the Vietnam Lawyers’ Association (VLA) in Hanoi on December 10. The VLA
expects the exhibition will provide lawyers and visitors a better
understanding of the issue through a wide range of historic documents
affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa
(Spratly) Islands. Running
through December 15, the event introduces some 90 photos capturing the VLA’s
activities to protect the country’s sovereignty on the East Sea. Vietnam highlights general approach to security in context of
climate change, terrorism Ambassador
Pham Hai Anh, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of Vietnam to the United Nations, has
stressed the need for a general approach method to security issues in the
context of climate change and terrorism, while addressing the UN Security
Council’s open debate on “Maintenance of international peace and security:
Security in the context of terrorism and climate change” on December 9. He called on
States not to allow terrorist groups to exploit the tensions and grievances
exacerbated by climate change to further erode State governance, increase
recruitment, radicalize disenfranchised people, drawing them to violent
extremism. Emphasising
the need to adequately invest in anticipation and resilience, Anh also
underscored that equality should be ensured by equity through international
cooperation and solidarity. No single country can deal with those threats
along, especially climate change, he said. Seminar seeks opportunities for Vietnamese businesses abroad A seminar
was held on December 10 in virtual and in-person forms for heads of
Vietnamese representatives abroad and businesses, aiming to seek measures to
promote the economic diplomacy to serve the country’s development. The seminar,
which is the first of a series of events held within the framework of the
31st Diplomatic Conference, is a chance for heads of the agencies to share
information on the situation, trends of foreign markets and opportunities for
Vietnamese enterprises. The seminar
includes five sessions during which businesses will engage in direct
discussions with heads of Vietnamese representative agencies in America,
Europe, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia-South Asia-South Pacific, and Middle
East-Africa. Work underway on Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument The
construction of a Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument commenced on December
9 in Svay Rieng province in Cambodia. Covering
approximately 7,500 square metres, the monument is the 23rd friendship
monument to be built in Cambodia, which indicates the historical
significance of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers’ assistance to the
neighbouring country in its fight against the genocidal Pol Pot regime. Five other
friendship monuments will also be inaugurated in 2022 in the provinces of
Siem Riep, Odor Meanchey, Tbong Khmum, Kampong Speu, and Pailin. The
inaugurations will be more meaningful as they is set to take place in the
build up to the 55th founding anniversary of diplomatic relations
between Vietnam and Cambodia. “Vietnam-Philippines: Colour of Culture” exhibition opens in
Hanoi An
exhibition themed “Vietnam-Philippines: Colour of Culture” is underway at the
Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi, displaying a range of photographs
and items to introduce the traditional culture of both countries to viewers. On display
are a range of textile products, brocade fabrics, and national costumes of
both Vietnam and the Philippines. The event
will also showcase a wide variety of photos on global cultural heritage sites
and natural wonders recognised by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). The
exhibition is scheduled to last through to December 13. Do Thi Ha defeated in second round of Head to Head
Challenge Vietnamese
beauty Do Thi Ha suffered a defeat to her rival from Cameroon during the
second round of the Head to Head Challenge, which was held as part of the
Miss World 2021 beauty pageant. The top four
winners of the competition went to the entrants from Paraguay, Cameroon, the
Philippines, and Nepal. This comes
after Ha was listed among the top 13 finalists in the Top Model competition
and made it into the top 27 of the most talented contestants currently
competing at Miss World 2021. Moving
forward, the local beauty is scheduled to perform the Latin song
“Despacito” on the T’rung, a traditional instrument from the Central
Highlands, during the upcoming Talent competition. The final night of Miss
World 2021 is scheduled to take place on the evening of December 16. Local paintings go on display in Da Nang An
exhibition of 48 wood carvings, wood sculpture, oil, acrylic and watercolour
paintings that were created by 44 artists are on display for the public at
the central city’s Fine Arts Museum at 78 Le Duan street. The
collection features the daily life of local people living in the coastal
central city and the central region, as well as the beauty of various
landscapes and destinations. The
exhibition will open doors for free until December 20. All visitors must
use a QR Code for health declaration, and preventive measures
for COVID-19 protection. HCM City seeks support from private pharmacies The city’s
Department of Health has called for private pharmacies to be more involved in
the city’s fight against COVID-19. The city has more than 6,500
private pharmacies. Pharmacies
can supply equipment and medicine at reasonable prices to help COVID
patients treat themselves at home, such as rapid test kits, pulse oximeters,
and disinfectant. Pharmacies
have also been asked to offer health consultations to help patients at home,
and to spread awareness about pandemic preventive measures, guiding
customers with symptoms to test themselves and to contact local health
authorities if they test positive. Pharmacies
have also been asked to keep up-to-date lists of local medical stations and
community-based COVID treatment teams so that locals can contact them. Former Director of Bach Mai Hospital detained on corruption
charges Nguyen Quang
Tuan, former director of Hanoi Heart Hospital and Bach Mai
Hospital, was detained on Friday for further investigation into his
role in a case of medical equipment price gouging. Earlier on
October 21, legal proceedings were launched against Tuan by the Police
Investigation Agency on charges of “Violations in bidding process
leading to serious consequences” under Article 222 of the Criminal Code.
He was then placed under house arrest until today. Tuan’s
offences happened during his tenure as director of the Hanoi Heart
Hospital from 2012 to 2020. He is alleged to have signed multiple
documents relating to these purchases, which inflated the overall cost
and caused over VNĐ40 billion (US$1.739 million) in damage to State assets,
affecting hospital patients and causing public outcry. The
investigation of the Hanoi Heart Hospital comes as part of a nationwide
campaign to uncover illegal activities in medical equipment bidding in
public hospitals. HCM City passes resolution on socio-economic recovery The HCM City
People’s Council has passed a resolution on socio-economic tasks
for 2022 and the next five years to help “adapt safely and flexibly
and effectively contain the outbreak, improve the quality of urban
government, support businesses, and improve the business
climate.” The
tasks include making the city a smart city with a focus on digital economy
and an international financial hub for Southeast Asia by 2030 and for Asia by
2045. It also targets per capita income of US$13,000 by 2030 and $37,000 by
2045. The People’s
Council has divided a five-year economic recovery plan into two phases. Until
the end of 2022 the city will continue to focus on pandemic prevention while
also reviving the economy and supply chains, creating employment and ensuring
workers’ welfare. From 2023 to 2025 it will resolve problems faced by the
city such as traffic jams, flooding, air pollution, and others. Forum discusses higher education internationalisation More than
300 participants from 75 education facilities, 30 foreign embassies and 16
local and international organisations discussed internationalisation in
higher education, at a forum in Hanoi on December 9. The fifth
forum “Internationalisation of higher education in fostering innovation
ecosystem in the Volatility; Uncertainty; Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA)
world" was organised, both offline and online, by the Foreign
Trade University (FTU). The annual
forum aims to create opportunities for participants to work together
and share ideas, research and lessons in fostering
innovation and to realise the role of internationalisation
in higher education. Regional conference opens up opportunities for scientists in
engineering The regional
conference in Transportation, Energy and Mechanical Manufacturing
Engineering (RCTEMME2021) was held on December 10-11
promote academic collaboration in engineering among ASEAN
and Japanese universities. The
conference, ending on Saturday, aims to promote academic collaboration among
ASEAN and Japanese universities, strengthen relationships among academics in
the region and open up future collaboration in the engineering field with the
Government and private sector. The issues
discussed at the conference aim to help achieve higher productivity
and lower costs to meet the growing needs of billions of people around the
world. As many as
164 reports on sustainable energy development, mechanical engineering
technology and mechanical engineering were presented. Hanoi hospitals support Covid-19 fight in the south The Ministry
of Health has assigned three more hospitals in Hanoi to assist in Covid-19
prevention activities in southern localities amid the rising number of new
cases. Under the
decision signed on Friday by Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long,
Vietnam-Germany Friendship Hospital and the National Hospital of Obstetrics
and Gynecology to help Ba Ria-Vung Tau in assessing the province’s current
conditions of sick-beds, medical equipment, medicines as well as staff for
define possible difficulties in Covid-19 prevention and control
activities. On the same
day, K Hospital in Hanoi sent a delegation of 17 staff, including senior
experts, to Kien Giang Province which is also facing a sharp increase in new
Covid-19 infections. Earlier, the
Ministry of Health instructed 14 hospitals to support HCM City and 10
southern localities. 87 intellectuals honoured for outstanding contributions to the
health sector The Vietnam
General Medical Association on December 10 honoured 87 medical intellectuals
who had outstanding contributions to the health sector. At the
ceremony, on behalf of the Party and State leaders, Vice President Vo Thi Anh
Xuan presented the Independence Order, second class to the VGMA, in
recognition of the continuous efforts made by generations of members of the
association over the past 66 years. Deputy Minister of Health Truong Quoc Cuong arrested Deputy
Minister of Health Truong Quoc Cuong was detained on December 10 after a
month of being prosecuted for his alleged dereliction of duty in Vietnam
Pharma JSC’s (VN Pharma) fake cancer drug import and trade. The Supreme
People’s Procuracy also approved the Ministry of Public Security’s decision
to stop placing Cuong under house arrest. The decision
followed a broader investigation into the Vietnamese pharmaceutical firm’s
trading in fake drugs labeled Health 2000 Canada. As of
November 11, 14 people involved in the cases had been indicted and Cuong was
charged with irresponsibility, causing serious consequences. Nguyen Minh
Hung, former chairman and general director of VN Pharma; Vo Manh Cuong,
former director of H&C Company; and seven other accomplices were charged with
trading in fake drugs. HCMC bestows “Heroic Vietnamese Mother” title to 23 women 23 women
whose husbands and children bravely sacrificed themselves for national
liberation and unification in Ho Chi Minh City were honored with the
Vietnamese Heroic Mother title on December 10. On behalf of
the city leaders, Chairwoman of the HCMC People’s Council Nguyen Thi Le
expressed her deep gratitude to the heroic mothers for their great
contribution and sacrifice towards the cause of national liberation and
reconstruction, and wished them good health and a long life, and asked the
local authorities to take care of the mothers and help improve their lives. VNN |
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