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Vietnam News Headlines September 13/2024

Vietnamese doctors impress French colleagues

Rising infertility rates highlight need for insurance coverage

The Ministry of Health (MoH) estimates that more than one million couples face infertility each year, representing 7.7 per cent of the population.

16 percent of deaths blamed on cardiovascular disease

Medical experts agree that specialised cardiovascular units are necessary due to the complexity of treating patients.

US Secretary of State extends condolences to Vietnam over typhoon losses

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has extended condolences to the people of Việt Nam suffering the devastating consequences of Typhoon Yagi.

Vietnam puts forward five cooperation initiatives at Belt and Road Summit

Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh proposed five priority areas for cooperation between Vietnam and Hong Kong (China) to leverage the complementary strengths of the two economies at the ninth Belt and Road Summit on September 11-12.

US receives request for anti-dumping probe into CORE steel from Vietnam

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has received a request for anti-dumping and anti-subsidy probe into corrosion-resistant steel products (CORE) from 10 nations, including Vietnam.

Vietnam calls for new thinking, new approaches to global challenges

Vietnamese Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called on countries and organisations to adopt new thinking and new approaches to global challenges, in response to the United Nations Summit of the Future Global Call.

Hanoi river floodwaters recede, nearly 70,000 residents move to safe locations

The administration of Hanoi capital has lowered the flood alert level as water levels of the Red and Duong rivers flowing through the capital keep receding.

HCM City launches national photo contest

Amateur and professional photographers nationwide are encouraged to send submissions to a photo contest capturing Vietnam and its development that was launched recently in HCM City.

Malaysia food week opens in HCM City

Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel in HCM City is celebrating the "Beautiful Taste of Malaysia" food week from September 6 to 16.

First health science institute in Mekong Delta to open in 2025

The first Health Science Institute in the Mekong Delta is set to open in the first quarter of 2025.

Police propose prosecution of former Deputy Minister for abuse of power

The Ministry of Public Security's Investigation Security Agency has proposed the prosecution of former Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Hoang Quoc Vuong for “abusing position and power while performing duties”.

Vietnam backs WTO-led multilateral trade system: diplomat

Vietnam consistently supports a multilateral trade system, with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at its core, Minister-Counsellor, Deputy Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the WTO Le Dinh Ba has said.

Largest US agricultural trade delegation visits Vietnam

A US trade delegation of 100 participants, including 35 business representatives and officials from the departments of agriculture of nine states, is visiting Vietnam to explore cooperation opportunities between the two countries.

Switzerland helps Vietnam settle Typhoon Yagi aftermath

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has dispatched a team of six experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit to Vietnam and earmark 1 million CHF (about 1.1 million USD) to support people affected by Typhoon Yagi.

Vinamarine prohibits profiteering in emergency situations

Vinamarine requires enterprises providing services at seaports and those providing container shipping services by sea to strictly comply with regulations on price listing according to current regulations.

PM orders measures to ensure safety of northern dyke systems

On September 12, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting said that water in many rivers, including Thao, Lo, Cau, Luc Nam, Thai Binh, Hoang Long and Hong (Red) Rivers is receding.

Vietnamese female professor honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Award

Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong, non-permanent Vice President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, has been honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award, considered the “Nobel of Asia”.

Overseas Vietnamese worldwide raise funds for flood victims in Vietnam

Vietnamese embassies and communities in Malaysia, South Africa, Germany, Algeria, and Hungary have launched donation drives to raise funds for people in difficult circumstances.

Private petrol companies face hardship, while Petrolimex makes big profits

While many private oil and gas companies are struggling with losses and huge tax debts, and their leaders are banned from leaving the country, Petrolimex, the biggest player in the field, has reported impressive business results.