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Forum discusses healthcare innovations

Domestic and international health experts discussed new ways to bring Việt Nam's healthcare and pharmaceutical industry to new heights based on innovation and creativity at a forum on October 18 in Hà Nội.

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Tropical depression strengthens into typhoon, coastal localities brace for impact

The typhoon is expected to move towards the Gulf of Tonkin in the north and weaken into a tropical depression in three days.

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Vietnamese scientists honoured with French Academy of Sciences’ prize

Two Vietnamese scientists – Dr. Hoàng Thị Giang and Trần Quang Hòa, have been honoured with the French Academy of Sciences' prize for bilateral cooperation in science research between France and ASEAN countries.

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HCM City honours outstanding farmers, agricultural products

Twenty-four agricultural products and 15 outstanding farmers in HCM City were honoured by the city Farmers' Association at a ceremony held on Tuesday (October 17).

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Life will never be the same after drunk driving accident

The Neurology Department of the Việt Nam-Germany Hospital receives drunk driving patients almost every day. Dr Bùi Huy Mạnh said patients from traffic accidents account for one fifth of the total number admitted to the department.

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SAWACO takes steps to address overexploitation of underground water

Saigon Water Supply Corporation (SAWACO), the largest water supply company in HCM City, is making efforts to address the overexploitation of underground water and provide safe and clean water to residents.

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32,500 women in Hà Nội to benefit from breast cancer screening and early detection programme

Women's union members and residents in Gia Lâm District were among the first to benefit from the programme, helping them better understand the importance of early screening and detection of breast and cervical cancer.

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Việt Nam able to ensure food security in all circumstances: Official

In the first nine months of this year, Việt Nam produced over 5.83 million tonnes of meat, up 6.14 per cent year on year.

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HCM City Digital Transformation Week 2023 opens

At the opening session of the week, the event organisers announced the city’s digital platforms in 2023 including a digital map, a digital institutional map, a data-driven governance platform, and a digital transformation index.