Day: March 8, 2024

Canberra: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 8 (local time) visited the Australian National University (ANU) and attended an education forum in Canberra, as part of his official visit to Australia. In his remarks, the PM highlighted the close and practical friendship between Vietnam and Australia, and the elevation of the bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership made on the occasion of his visit. Chinh called educational cooperation a bright spot in the Vietnam-Australia ties with various achievements gained over the past time, contributing to raising personnel quality in service of national development. Australia is one of the most favourite destinations of Vietnamese students, he said, noting many of them have gained successes and made significant contributions to national development as well as the bilateral relations after returning home. The leader affirmed that Vietnam always pays due heed to education-training, and human resources development, especially high-quality per sonnel, which is also one of its three strategic breakthroughs, along with institution and infrastructure. Vietnam prioritises attracting foreign investment to education-training, yet such influx remains limited, especially to higher education, the PM said, stressing that ample room remains for the two countries to enhance their cooperation in this field, thus maintaining its role as an important pillar of the relationship and contributing to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership. To boost the collaboration, the two countries should further review and perfect relevant institutions, mechanisms and policies, he suggested. The Vietnamese government commits to protecting legal, legitimate rights and interests of foreign educational institutions and investors, for mutual benefits, the leader said. Chinh commended the establishment of a joint working group by the two countries' ministries of education and training to support Australian universities to open their branches in Vietnam. He also sug gested raising the volume and quality of cooperation programmes between educational institutions of the two countries, with more attention to science-technology research, development and application, and such areas as AI, big data, green energy, and biotechnology, which are Vietnam's needs and Australia's strengths. Resources should be mobilised and optimised to implement key projects that are consistent with Australia's strengths and interest, and Vietnam's demand, the leader continued. Chinh expressed his hope and belief that the forum will open up a new period of educational cooperation between the two countries, and that there will be more Australian educational institutions to operate in Vietnam, and diverse, effective cooperation and research forms, with special attention to projects at the regional level. At the forum, PM Chinh and representatives from ministries and agencies witnessed the exchange of eight cooperation documents between the two countries' universities, covering the exchange of stude nts and lecturers, and training in new and important fields like AI, big data, semiconductors, health sciences, environment, digital technology and green energy, among others. More than 80,000 Vietnamese students have studied in Australia so far, and over 200 Vietnamese and Australian educational institutions have engaged in cooperation programmes./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Algerian Embassy on March 8 co-organised a ceremony to commemorate Vietnamese and Algerian officials and journalists who perished in a plane crash five decades ago. On the occasion, the upgraded memorial site for the victims in Soc Son district, Hanoi was inaugurated. In her remarks, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang recalled that 15 Algerian journalists and technicians, two diplomats, six military officers and flight crew members, and nine Vietnamese journalists lost their lives in the accident while accompanying the then Algerian President Houari Boumediene on his official visit to Vietnam. In remembrance of the fallen officials and journalists from both countries, the memorial site in Soc Son's Mai Dinh commune was built in 2000, with its upgrade recently completed. The site has become a landmark where Vietnamese and Algerians come together every year to commemorate the significant contributions of the previous generations, fostering the t ime-honoured traditional friendship between Vietnam and Algeria, the diplomat said. Expressing his gratitude to the ministry, local authorities, and the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group for their efforts in renovating the memorial site, Redha Oucher, a charge d'affaires at the embassy, stressed that the place is considered a strong bridge in the history of the Vietnam-Algeria traditional relationship, evoking the friendship shared between the sides. At the ceremony, delegates offered incense and paid tribute to the fallen officials and journalists./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: Vietnam has made strides in women's empowerment, said Pauline Tamesis, UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam and Caroline Nyamayemombe, Representative of UN Women in the country in a joint article entitled 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress' on the occasion of the 114th International Women's Day. Le Thi Ha Giang, a young entrepreneur, is working hard to integrate digital skills in her business to keep up with the transforming society. As one of the 60 trainees of the Empower Her Tech Programme by the United Nations Development Programme, she learnt website building, digital design, using generative AI, and other digital skills which will help her grow her business in the future. Mi has never felt this confident or respected in her life - she is now the main breadwinner in the family, despite having fallen victim to human trafficking. It became possible with the help of the International Organisation on Migration, with support from the UK Government and collaboratively with reintegration partners from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, who provided Mi with three female goats - a source of food and additional income - and facilitated her societal reintegration. These stories demonstrate that women, given the opportunity, are eager to work hard to change their lives for the better. According to the UN officials, Vietnam has made strides in women's empowerment. Legislation, including the Gender Equality Law and special 35% candidate quota for women in the National Assembly, enabled legal and policy environment to drive investments for women's empowerment. Efforts are showing results with the country climbing 11 places on the latest World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index, rising from 83rd to 72nd place out of 146 countries. Vietnam at over 70% female workforce participation rate, counts as one of the highest in the world and, with 30.26% women representation in parliament, Vietnam exceeds the global average of 25.5%. Nevertheless, like elsewhere in the world, women still face barri ers to equal opportunities in education, employment, and access to leadership positions. Ethnic community and disabled women especially stand out. Party bodies and People's Council include only 6% and 7.3% female ethnic group members respectively, compared to male ethnic cadres at 36.1% and 39.0%. While Vietnam is on a good track at other levels, more work is needed at the commune level where only 22% of women are part of the commune People's Committees. "Looking back at the achievements of the past 29 years of implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action on women's empowerment and nearly 40 years since adopting the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women in 1981, we can draw some critical reflections to accelerate progress for women," they said. Increasing women's leadership across public and private institutions improves institutional performance. Up to 80% of top businesses with good results and stable operations during COVID-19, listed on the Ho Chi Min h Stock Exchange, were led by females, while only 26.5% of business owners and CEOs in Vietnam are women. Moreover, women's leadership and participation in key institutions is essential to combat bias and stereotypes and build public trust. By 2030, 70% of the State management agencies are expected to have at least one woman in a leadership role. Strengthening quality education for women and girls and ensuring equal access to leadership training, career development, and funded programmes, particularly in STEM, is a key to successful digital transformation. The proportion of female graduates completing tertiary education in STEM fields in Vi?t Nam is 36.5%. Polytechnic University has over 78% male students compared to 22% female students. Since 75% of jobs globally will be related to STEM by 2050, targeting gender equality in STEM education would prevent growing imbalances that may be exacerbated by digital transformation. While women are hard workers and are as competent as men, they are still paid less tha n men. Globally, women earn 77 % of what men earn. Gender-responsive social protection systems that ensure equitable access and support for women and girls in poverty are sorely needed. These systems help address income disparities, improve education and health outcomes, and prevent gender-based violence. "These also promote access to decent work and facilitate the transition from informal to formal employment for women," stated the article. Innovative financing solutions lift women and girls out of poverty. Ensuring that public resources are allocated and spent to respond to the needs and demands of women and girls will guarantee about 230,000 poor households in rural area with housing support by 2025 - Vietnam has clearly demonstrated this through its National Target Programme on New Rural Development. A compact of innovative financing mechanisms to increase investments on health, education, infrastructure to make social protection services reach those furthest behind will unlock greater economic prosperi ty for the country. The United Nations Secretary-General reiterates that 'we must invest in programmes to end violence against women, and to drive women's inclusion and leadership in economies, digital technologies, peacebuilding and climate action.' Reflecting on this year's theme for International Women's Day, 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress,' underscores the importance of empowering and supporting women to drive societal advancement. "Mi and Le Thi Ha Giang's stories tell us that the future can and must be brighter," they concluded./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

LOPBURI, March 8 (TNA) - A woman was injured after ravenous monkeys attacked her for her plastic bag that full of food in the central province of Lopburi where the primates rule the streets and aggressively attack people for food. The video clips from CCTV at a market in the provincial seat of Lopburi showed the fearless monkeys pull the food bag from Arikanta, the 37 years old woman, causing her to fall down to the street. Ms Arikanta later said that she was returning home from the market on March 6 when they encountered with troop of monkeys. She realised about their aggressive behavior so that she was rushing to get back to the car as soon as possible. However, the two monkeys abruptly managed to grab the plastic bag Ms Arikanta was holding. There was a little tug-of-war when she was trying to pull the bag back. Unfortunately, Ms. Arikanta lost her balance, fell down on the street and could not move her body. The monkeys fled the scene with the bag with grocery items. Ms Arikanta was taken to the hos pital. After medical check-up, the doctor said that she has dislocated her knee. She also suffered bruised hip when she hit the street. The doctor recommended her to rest for 15 days for recovery. Ms Arikanta said she normally awared of the agressiveness of the monkeys as she and her family sell clothes at the market. Until now, there was no any government agencies contacted her to show the responsibility for the incident. She wanted to report to the police but did not know how to start as the attackers were monkeys. She would like to warn the people who planned to visit Lopburi to be awared of the behavior of the monkey. (TNA) Source: Thai News Agency

Algiers: The Critical Diseases Research and Treatment Institute (Radiner) of Vietnam and Saidal Group - an Algerian pharmaceutical company - have signed a cooperation agreement, opening up cooperation potential in the healthcare sector between the two countries. Radiner's delegation led by its General Director Dr. Nguyen Phu Kieu paid a working visit to Algeria from February 27 to March 8 to introduce the institute's drug products, including Cedemex, a drug to support drug addiction treatment; Vegakiss, an herbal-based product to enhance immunity and resistance, and Kacemex, a herbal medicine to support cancer treatment. Researched since 2000, Cedemex has been approved by the National Council for Science and the Ministry of Health. According to reports from various localities in Vietnam, the results of applying Cedemex showed that the non-relapse rate after three years and community integration rate reached 56%, while the success rate of drug addiction treatment in rehabilitation centres is 100%. Kieu said Cedemex has been used to treat over 20,000 drug-addicted patients in Vietnam and has also been utilised for treatment in Laos and Cambodia. On this occasion, doctors and medical workers directly involved in treating drug-addicted patients at a hospital in Algiers were instructed on the usage procedure of this medication. Under the agreement, Radiner authorises Saidal to act as the sole importer and distributor of Vegakiss products in Algeria and Africa. In 2024, Saidal will import 100,000 boxes of Vegakiss, and it plans to increase the quantity by fourfold by 2026. For Cedemex, Radiner and the Algerian partner are currently working together to obtain a usage permit in Algeria. The two sides will sign a distribution cooperation agreement for this product in the near future. The export agreement between Radiner and the Algerian partner represents a notable achievement for Vietnam in the field of health care. It also signifies international recognition of made-in-Vietnam pharmaceutical products. The partne rship also contributes to strengthening the friendship between Vietnam and Algeria in both political and economic spheres. Radiner will continue to promote the export of medical products to Algeria and other African nations in the coming time, while also pursuing research projects on drug formulation and medical products with foreign partners from China and Australia./. Source: Vietnam News Agency

Bangkok: 8 Mar. - Commander-in-Chief of the Central Investigation Police Retired from police service, commando releases clip of girlfriend Insist on prosecuting both disciplinary and criminal matters to the utmost extent. Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Phuridej, Commander of the Central Investigation Police Referring to the case where a young woman who was injured came to complain. Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, has called for action against the Police Sgt. under the Special Operations Division. (Police Commando) who was an ex-boyfriend who had broken up with him for 1 year who threatened to come back and have a relationship. and released secret clips with the victims on social media Previously, the victim had reported and complained to the agency. But the matter is quiet that today there will be an order for disciplinary action. The said Police Sgt. has previously left government service. Before there is an investigation to proceed with disciplinary action according to the f acts As for the criminal case, know that Police officers at the police station have already received the matter for prosecution. Although the Central Investigation Bureau does not have the authority to prosecute under the law. But if it is found that there are people in the unit or subordinates who behave The Central Investigation Bureau will assist in the investigation and prosecute the person who committed the crime to the utmost extent. Currently, it is in the process of considering what disciplinary action should be taken. From what I talked with the committee that examined the facts of this case. Initially, it was found that there was evidence, so we wanted quick action. which was considered to be issued earlier today To end the police status and ensure full investigation. Source: Thai News Agency

Chanthaburi 8 Mar. - Central Investigation Police Intercepted a 6-wheel truck, arrested the driver of a transport company. Carrying smuggled goods into parcels hoping to deceive the officials. The accused is Mr. Suphit, aged 64 years, arrested at Highway 317 Km. 76, Soi Dao District, Chanthaburi Province, and the seized items were seized. 1.Foreign beer that do not have stamp duty on imports of more than 9 brands, or a total of more than 22,920 cans, 2. foreign cigarettes and cigars, more than 26 brands, a total of more than 22,060 packs, and 3. a 6-wheel truck with red and white sides. This arrest Because the police received a report that From the beginning of this month until the end of April. There will be illegal transportation of goods. From the border of neighboring Cambodia Passing through the area border checkpoint Pong Nam Ron District, Chanthaburi, entered Thailand. Police officers have therefore increased their patrols and strictly inspected their area of responsibility to watch out for illegal smuggling. Meanwhile, the Highway Patrol officers from the arresting team were patrolling the area of responsibility. Passing through the joint area Pong Nam Ron District and Soi Dao District, Chanthaburi Province, encountered a 6-wheel truck. The vehicle that caused the incident was carrying a large amount of weight. So he was called to stop and check. It was found to weigh more than 21,965 kg, while the law stipulates that trucks with 2 axles, 4 wheels, rear axle with dual tires must not weigh more than 15,000 kg. Ask Mr. Supit, the driver, about the excess cargo. but unable to answer The officer then checked inside the car. Found many types of parcel boxes. The sender's name, address, or telephone number are completely unknown. But upon checking the parcel number, it was found that the person registered as the sender was a Thai national who was a parcel broker in the Thai border area. The recipient specified only a nickname, address and telephone number, which looked suspicious. The officer then opened t he package to inspect. Found a lot of items. Initially, the accused confessed. .-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency

8 March - Department of Thai Traditional Medicine Revealing secrets to taking care of your health using traditional Thai science, highlighting 3 herbal medicines that you should carry with you and 6 herbal juices to cure popular symptoms during the summer. Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Remind people to prepare for the hot summer. Revealing the secrets to taking care of your health using traditional Thai science, recommending 3 herbal medicines, Hom Thepchit medicine, herbal inhalant, and Borneol water, as well as ways to cool down with 6 herbal waters to help nourish the body, such as jasmine floating water, pandanus leaf water, gotu kola water, Yanang water, coconut water. and Triphala water help relieve symptoms and diseases that are popular during the summer. Dr. Kwanchai Wisitthanon, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, said the Meteorological Department Announcement: Thailand has officially entered the summer season. When Tha iland enters summer Health problems often arise from hot weather. In Thai traditional medicine Hot weather will affect the fire element. and the water element in the body Makes the fire element aggravate, often causing headaches. Dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting can be life-threatening, especially heatstroke due to extremely hot weather, especially for people with health problems. People who have to work outdoors will be directly affected For herbal medicines that should be carried during the summer include Ya Hom Thep Chit, which helps relieve dizziness, dizziness, symptoms of feeling dizzy, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, fainting, and heart palpitations. Most of them contain cool, fragrant herbs such as jasmine and Pikun flowers. Ironwood flowers, Sarapee flowers, lotus pollen, herbs with a cool aroma have properties that nourish the heart, relieve fatigue, relieve internal heat, thirst, etc. Herbal inhalers relieve dizziness. dizziness Helps to be refreshed and alert. Borneol water has the main in gredients: Borneol to relieve dizziness, dizziness, and nourish the heart. Camphor relieves sprains and sprains. Mint or menthol scales have a cool aroma. As for Borneol, when it touches the skin it feels cool. Therefore, you should be careful of irritation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory system and eyes or on soft skin areas. In addition to herbal medicine that you should have with you during the summer. There are still ways to cool down according to Thai wisdom. which will be eaten as a herbal drink The focus will be on herbs that have a cool flavor, such as jasmine water. It will help refresh you, relieve thirst, relieve fatigue, and help relieve stress. Helps you sleep comfortably, helps relieve heat, and nourishes the heart. Pandan juice helps nourish the heart. Helps reduce thirst. Gotu kola water relieves heat in thirst, nourishes the brain, nourishes the heart. Yanang water relieves fever and reduces heat in the body. Coconut water helps quench thirst, relieves heat, and helps refresh. And Triphala water balances the body during the summer, etc. Dr. Kwanchai reiterated that during this summer Important things you should do That is, avoid being out in the sun for long periods of time. Wear light-colored, light-colored clothing. Try to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to compensate for the loss of water in the body. Get enough sleep. Exercise to suit your physical condition. If you have any questions about Thai traditional medicine or using herbal medicine to treat disease You can contact the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine. Telephone number 0 2149 5678 or online channel at FACEBOOK Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine www.facebook.com/dtam.moph and line @DTAM. -411-Thai News Agency Source: Thai News Agency