About 6 million patients living with rare diseases in Vietnam

Hanoi: Health records revealed that Vietnam is home to about 100 rare diseases and around 6 million patients, heard a symposium held by the Vietnam Medical Association in Hanoi on February 29.

Of the rare diseases in the Southeast Asian nation, 58% a…

Ajido wins PH’s first gold in Asian age group swimming tourneyOver 100kg bomb successfully deactivated in Binh Dinh

CAPAS: Jamesray Mishael Ajido ruled the boys’ 12-14 100m butterfly event on Wednesday night to give the host Philippines its first gold medal in the 11th Asian Age Group Championships at the New Clark City Aquatics Center here.

The 15-year-old clocke…

Various activities to celebrate International Women’s Day

Hanoi: A wide range of activities will be held in celebration of the 144th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8, 1910 – 2024), according to the Vietnam Women’s Union (VWU).

The union will launch an ‘ao dai’ (traditional long dress) week …

HCM City to host 9th Vietnam-Japan Festival next month

HCM City: The 9th Vietnam-Japan Festival will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from March 9-10, aiming to tighten the friendship between the two countries, said the city’s Director of External Affairs Department Tran Phuoc Anh.

Speaking at a press conf…

Vietnamese volleyballer receives offers to play in Europe

Hanoi: National top volleyballer Tran Thi Thanh Thuy has received numerous offers to play abroad after her recent outstanding performances for Vietnam.

The outside hitter is currently playing for Japanese PFU BlueCats with her contract expiring in Ap…

Vietnam to join in more phygital sports events: Spokeswoman

Hanoi: Vietnam will continue taking part in sport competitions, especially the ones combining electronic and traditional sports in the future, spokeswoman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang told the ministry’s regular press briefing on F…

OP-ED: Politburo’s directive expected to deal with wastefulness at its root

Hanoi: Directive No. 27-CT/TW, which has recently been issued by the Politburo regarding the enhancement of the Party’s leadership over thrift practice and wastefulness prevention, has received strong support from public opinion to effectively fight w…