The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) under the US Department of Agriculture recently proposed that Vietnam would be eligible to export catfish and other fish products to the US market, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
The Healthcare Accreditation Institute (HIA) has organised activities to mark “World Patient Safety Day” (September 17), emphasising quality service for patients and confidence among health workers.
Mayor of the Australian city of Gold Coast Tom Tate and Chairman of the Hanoi City People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung discussed bilateral cooperation opportunities in culture, investment, trade and tourism during a working session in Hanoi on September 14.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has decided to halt the import of pork and pork products from Hungary and Poland to prevent the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus from entry into Vietnam.
The UK’s newly-appointed Ambassador to Vietnam Gareth Ward has affirmed that defence relationship is a very important indicator to strengthen the Vietnam-UK relations.
Vietnam Golden Book of Innovation 2018 which gathers outstanding innovative projects and solutions in science-technology made its debut in Hanoi on August 30.
The Thai Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has confirmed that the smoking prohibition at beaches which will reduce waste from cigarette filters and keep tourists from getting intoxicated.
A symposium in Hanoi on August 20 discussed air pollution in Vietnam and its considerable impact on public health.
The Ministry of Health has reported that nearly one million Vietnamese people are infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Thailand will ban imports of all kinds of electronic and plastic wastes to ensure protection of the environment, said a government official.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Hau Giang province on August 4 presented houses for poor families and scholarships for students with disadvantaged background to help them overcome difficulties.
The Indonesian Government has warned its citizens against flu as it can lead to fatal complications such as pneumonia, as the government learns that many Indonesian people do not seek medical help until the disease becomes worse.
Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong expressed his hope that the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will be signed by the end of this year.
The Medical Office for Hajj Affairs of Thailand is ready to provide medical services to Thai pilgrims during the Hajj season.
Health experts have called on the Health Ministry to add direct-acting antiviral Agents (DAAs) into list of drugs that public health insurance covers so patients with Hepatitis C are treated more effectively.
The Ministry of Public Health has reported that all members of the Moo Pa Academy youth football team are now in good health after being safely removed from Tham Luang Cave and admitted to Chiang Rai Prachanukroh hospital for care and observation.
A ceremony was held in Quy Nhon city of the south central province of Binh Dinh on July 16 to hand over a healthcare station to the locality, a project funded by the US Pacific Command and the US Embassy in Vietnam.
People with HIV/AIDS in the southeastern province of Dong Nai who have public health insurance can now go to any medical facility for treatment without requiring a transfer order from their designated hospital.
