HIGHLIGHT

Experts highlight age as leading risk factor for shingles

Age is the leading risk factor for shingles, especially for those over 50 with diseases such as diabetes, hypertension or kidney diseases, experts affirmed at the International Scientific Summit on Shingles Prevention in Adults held in HCM City.

Society – Economy

Hà Nội music festival to highlight social inclusion and sustainability
The sixth annual BridgeFest, a vibrant music and community festival, will return to Đông Kinh Nghĩa Thục Square, Hà Nội on November 2.
School accidents highlight urgent need for safety measures
More than 370,000 children suffer injuries in Việt Nam every year.

Rising infertility rates highlight need for insurance coverage, experts urge reform
The Ministry of Health (MoH) estimates that more than one million couples face infertility each year, representing 7.7 per cent of the population.
Tech4Life to highlight role of technology in life
Ho Chi Minh City is scheduled to host the 2024 Tech4life Expo & Summit on September 12 – 13, to promote digital transformation in business and life.
Hà Nội Tourism Gift Festival 2024 to highlight local handicrafts, cuisine
The Hà Nội Tourism Gift Festival 2024 is scheduled to take place from August 23 to 25 at the pedestrian zone in front of Thống Nhất (Reunification) Park on Trần Nhân Tông street in Hà Nội's Hai Bà Trưng District.
ASEAN cultural festival to feature diverse activities to highlight friendship
The Hà Nội Union of Friendship Organisations and the Embassy of Laos in Việt Nam held a press conference on August 16 to provide details about an upcoming ASEAN friendship cultural festival, which will take place in the capital city from August 29 to September 1.

Experts highlight challenges, opportunities in Việt Nam's carbon credit market
In 2023, Việt Nam earned over US$50 million by transferring more than 10 million carbon credits, prompting efforts to develop the legal framework and address the need for both the quality and quantity of human resources in this growing market, experts discussed at a conference in HCM City.

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