Day: August 7, 2021

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France-Vietnam medical federation contributes to bilateral ties

Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang hailed the France-Vietnam Medical Federation’s contributions to bilateral health care ties during a working session on August 6.

 

Thang highlighted cooperation between the federation and Vietnam’s medical establishments in human resources training, sharing of professional expertise and medical supplies. He hoped that both sides will continue with such activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

According to him, Vietnam is pooling all possible resources to curb the spread of the pandemic and seek vaccine supplies to meet demand. He wished the federation, with its prestige and position, would help Vietnam access France’s vaccine sources and offer assistance in equipment and human resources, thus contributing to Vietnam – France traditional relationship.

 

For her part, President of the federation Dao Thu Ha pledged to seek equipment supplies to Vietnam and call on French colleagues to share pandemic prevention experience with the country.

 

Last year, the federation held a webinar with nearly 40 Vietnamese colleagues to share pandemic prevention expertise.

 

At the working session, both sides discussed specific cooperation areas in the near future, such as seeking vaccine supplies, presenting medical equipment, French training to medical staff in internship in France, and building Francophone digital space to serve remote training.

 

They also agreed to bring health care issue to the Vietnam – France decentralised cooperation forum scheduled for late 2022.

 

Founded in 2015, the federation groups about 20 associations in France, including medical associations, health care experts, investment funds, pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies.

 

Source: Vietnam News Agency

 

 

 

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Nearly 300,000 COVID-19 hit workers in HCM City receive financial support

 

Nearly 300,000 disadvantaged trade union members, public employees and workers hit by the COVID-19 pandemic received assistance worth over 465.8 billion VND (20.25 million USD), reported the Ho Chi Minh City Labour Confederation on August 7.

 

Accordingly, over 280,200 of them obtained nearly 450 billion VND under Resolution No.09 by the municipal People’s Council.

 

More than 16,600 others received over 12.5 billion VND under the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour’s Decision No.2606.

 

Trade unions also provided care for its members and workers in quarantine facilities and frontline forces, such as holding food and necessities support programmes, helping farmers sell farm produce, and improving material and spiritual lives of workers.

 

Ho Chi Minh City is now the biggest coronavirus hotspot of the country with more than 115,000 cases. The city is now under strict social distancing order.

 

Source: Vietnam News Agency

 

 

 

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President sends sympathy to AO/dioxin victims

 

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has sent a letter of sympathy to Agent Orange/dioxin victims and their families on the occasion of Day for AO/dioxin victims (August 10).

 

In the letter, he said since the AO/dioxin disaster hit Vietnam 60 years ago, losses and pain caused by it have been extremely serious, leaving after-effects impacting many generations.

 

Over the past years, the Vietnamese Party, State and people have paid attention to AO/dioxin victims, helping them overcome difficulties and get ahead in life, he said. He lauded the Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/dioxin (VAVA) for exerting constant efforts to work effectively, becoming a crucial part in overcoming AO/dioxin disaster consequences and fighting for justice and equality for victims.

 

He expressed his admiration for victims and their families for overcoming after-effects and diseases to integrate into the society.

 

The leader also appreciated practical support by philanthropists at home and abroad, and international friends.

 

Phuc wished that Party committees, authorities, mass organisations, agencies and people at home and abroad would continue the tradition of offering mutual support in order to contribute to addressing AO/dioxin consequences, as well as provide care for victims, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Source: Vietnam News Agency

 

 

 

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Vietnam looks to become AI hub in ASEAN by 2030

The Vietnamese Government has issued a national strategy on the research, development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) till 2030 with a view to gradually turning Vietnam into an innovation and AI hub in ASEAN and the world.

 

Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy said the strategy targets that Vietnam will be among four leading countries in ASEAN and 50 nations globally in terms of AI research, development and application by 2030; build 10 prestigious AI trademarks in the region; and develop three national big data and high-performance computing centres.

 

By 2030, Vietnam will set up 50 interconnected open databases in economic sectors in service of the effort.

 

To such end, the country is fine-tuning legal documents and creating a legal framework regarding AI, as well as promoting international cooperation in the field.

 

Further attention should be paid to human resources training and building database that is synchronous with computing infrastructure.

 

Since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out nearly two years ago, the application of AI in health care in Vietnam has become a bright spot in the world. AI has helped ease burdens on medical workers and anti-pandemic forces through tracing apps and epidemiological maps.

 

The Hanoi University of Science and Technology officially debuted an international centre on AI under the model of a mixed international research centre. It is expected to conduct basic studies and create “Make in Vietnam” core technologies.

 

Prof. Ho Tu Bao, Director of the centre, said digital environment is creating invaluable opportunities to develop the country and master important technologies, including AI.

 

Duy said construction on the National Innovation Centre began at Hoa Lac Hi-Tech Park to support start-up ecological system in Vietnam, contributing to renewing growth model based on advanced technologies.

 

Source: Vietnam News Agency

 

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Music video encourages frontline forces in COVID-19 fight

Singer Vu Thang Loi debuted its music video “Thương nhớ Sài Gòn” (Miss Saigon) to encourage frontline forces and local residents in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

The song was composed by Director of the Military Hospital 175 Maj. Gen Nguyen Hong Son based on a poem by Truong Hoa Binh.

 

Via the video, Loi conveyed his gratefulness to medical staff and frontline forces in the effort. He expressed hope to give more strength to Saigon, Hanoi and the whole country to overcome the difficult period.

 

Ho Chi Minh City is now the biggest coronavirus hotspot of the country with more than 110,000 cases. The city is now under strict social distancing order.

 

Source: Vietnam News Agency

 

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V.League 2021 delayed till next year

The Vietnam Football Federation has agreed to delay the national football tournament V.League 2021 till February 12, 2022.

 

Under its recently-adopted Resolution No.228/NQ-BCHLDBDVN on the organisation of national professional football tournaments 2021, the first stage of the V.League 2021 will resume on February 12, 2022. The second stage will take place from February 16 to March 12, 2022.

 

The Bamboo Airways National Cup 2021 will start on January 17, 2022. The quarter-final round is scheduled for February 8, 2022 while the semi-final and final will be from March 15-18, 2022.

 

Source: Vietnam News Agency

 

 

 

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76th Anniversary of Hiroshima Day: Bell of World Peace and Love Tolls Globally

A Prayer for the 76th Anniversary of Hiroshima Day

Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, president of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), was invited by City Montessori School, the world’s largest school, to deliver a video message at a global interfaith convention to commemorate the 76th anniversary of Hiroshima Day on August 5, 2021, and to promote solidarity and a culture of peace.

Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, President of FOWPAL, Delivers a Speech to Commemorate the 76th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — August 6, 2021 marks the 76th anniversary of Hiroshima Day. To comfort the victims of the atomic bombing and pray for lasting peace in the world, Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, president of the Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL), delivered a video message, noting that on the special occasion, people reflect on the past tragic events, warn against repeating the same mistakes, and commit themselves to a vision of peace for the future. He emphasized, “In trying times, only humanity’s precious love and conscience can heal the pain, inspire hope, reshape the future, and bring peace to the world” while encouraging everyone to pray for the Earth and the people of the world with a pure and sincere heart.

As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc across the planet, Dr. Hong emphasized the significance of conscience in his prayer, which reads:

The passing of life and the suffering,
The scars of war,
The devastation caused by natural and man-made disasters,
We contemplate these and come to the conclusion that
All evil stems from the devils in our hearts and selfish desires.

How are we going to save all the living creatures in time?
How do we immediately atone for our mistakes and ensure the continued existence of humanity and our planet?
The answer lies in our hearts.
Our hearts hold the key to salvation.

We need to listen to our inner voice, the calling of conscience, and follow the guidance of our conscience to move toward a brighter future.
We see the light of hope and are motivated by love.
Seizing windows of opportunity, we take actions to fulfill our wishes.
We are willing to better ourselves, learn from others, and get rid of our bad habits.
We are willing to strengthen our interpersonal relationships and treat others with kindness.
We are willing to safeguard the Earth and protect the environment.
Global citizens’ thoughts and actions of conscience are like timely rain after a drought and like auspicious light illuminating the world.

Love of the world
A wish for peace
Love for life
Love for the people of the world
Calming our hearts will help stabilize the world.
Promoting the culture of peace with love and conscience
Nourishing life of all forms with love and conscience
Fostering unity and harmony with love and conscience
Pure sky, pure land, and pure hearts
When Heaven, Earth, and humans are all in harmony,
all living creatures will be blessed.
May peace prevail on Earth.

We pray
that the pandemic will end soon, that conflicts will cease,
that peace and prosperity will prevail,
that justice and human rights will be realized,
that conscience will be widely promoted, that the truth is always unveiled,
and that love, peace, and the world will last forever!

By constantly spreading positive energy, FOWPAL has strived to restore balance in the environment and bring solace to all living things. In addition to this prayer, FOWPAL has been sharing Dr. Hong’s another prayer for the world, which has been translated into over 70 languages and shared widely: “We pray that the pandemic will end soon and that beautiful days and hope will return. We pray that there will be no more disasters or man-made calamities and that all beings in the world will be safe and no longer fearful. We pray that people’s conscience will be awakened, and that the world will be transformed with our kind hearts and good deeds.”

Because of the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, FOWPAL has been sharing a video featuring the ceremony of ringing the Bell of World Peace and Love to spread the energy of love and peace to comfort people’s hearts, heal their emotional wounds, and inspire them to return to a harmonious world in which there is no sorrow, fear, war, or suffering.

FOWPAL has also been sharing an educational and uplifting video titled “Antiviral Combat,” which encourages people all over the world to improve their immunity by adopting a positive mindset.

FOWPAL will continue to foster positive energy and encourage everyone to think kind thoughts and do good deeds to transform the world and prevent similar tragedies from happening again. They encourage people to endorse the Declaration of International Day of Conscience, which was launched by FOWPAL at the United Nations in New York on February 5, 2019 and has been endorsed by people in 195 nations!

The Federation of World Peace and Love (FOWPAL): Established in 2000 in the United States by Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, FOWPAL is an international love and peace organization. Guided by the principle of “Changing the world for the better starting with one good thought”, it aims to promote world peace and love through various activities such as world summits of love and peace, ceremonies of ringing the “Bell of World Peace and Love,” and cultural exchange performances. FOWPAL members come from 137 countries; presently 399 prominent figures from 122 countries have rung the Bell, made their wishes for love and peace, and pledged to work for the world’s sustainable future. Among them are heads of state and government, seven Nobel Peace Prize laureates, UN ambassadors, and other visionary leaders.

Media Contact:
Lily Chen
Representative
info@fowpal.org
626-202-5268
www.fowpal.org

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