Archive for August 16th, 2008
– The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) has asked localities, agencies and farmers to strictly observe bird flu inoculation regulations to ensure that all poultry are vaccinated.Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Bui Ba Bong told a recent meeting that vaccination against H5N1 virus is the most efficient measure in preventing [...]
– A Vietnam-funded functional rehabilitation facilities were inaugurated in Vientiane , Laos , on August 15 in the presence of Lao Health Ministry Pomek Dalaloy and Vietnamese ambassador to Laos Nguyen Huy Quang. The 1 billion VND worth gift to the Vientiane Functional Rehabilitation Centre was announced during State President Nguyen Minh Triet’s visit [...]
Hanoi (VNA) – Foreign real estate brokers with valid licences granted by foreign agencies will be permitted to practise in Vietnam , the Construction Ministry has said. These licences must be translated into Vietnamese, notarised or certified in accordance with Vietnamese laws, and sent to local agencies in charge of managing real estate business activities, [...]
– Mead Johnson Nutritionals, a world leader in nutrition based in the US , became the first wholly foreign-owned milk company in Vietnam on August 15 after 10 years of operation as a representative office. The new business licence was granted to Mead Johnson Vietnam Company Ltd by the HCM City People’s Committee. General [...]
– Vietnam Mobile Telecom Services Company (Mobifone launched its new LiveInfo service which provides subscribers with news on sports, music entertainment and more. News from LiveInfo service will be broadcast from 7:30am to 11h pm. Mobifone said the service was designed not to bother subscribers. News from the service will appear on the screen [...]