China again threatens to ‘handle’ Ericsson if Sweden bans Huawei. According to the Global Times, affiliated to the People’s Daily of the Communist Party of China, whether Ericsson has a chance to participate in the next round of China’s massive 5G network construction plan has nothing to do with whether whether or not Stockholm will change its stance on Huawei. Previously, in October 2020, the Postal and Telecommunications Administration of Sweden (PTS) announced a ban on the use of equipment from Huawei and ZTE in the development of 5G networks in the country. This ban did not surprise observers because Sweden has repeatedly bluntly called China a threat to national security. According to the Global Times, Huawei has appealed the decision in a Swedish court and a ruling is expected in the coming weeks. In the event that the appeal is unsuccessful, China will close the door to Ericsson from supplying goods to China. Representatives for Ericsson and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Trade declined to comment. Meanwhile, shares of Ericsson fell nearly 4% on May 11. After Swedish regulators banned Huawei in October last year, Chinese officials and state media outlets judged the decision unfair, saying Huawei poses no security risk. and Sweden is trying to protect the domestic telecommunications company Ericsson. They threatened to retaliate against Swedish companies doing business in China, including Ericsson and its largest shareholder, Investor AB, the investment company of the highly influential Wallenberg family in Sweden, which has shares mostly at a few large European companies. Earlier, Chinese media outlets reported that the country’s Ministry of Commerce was said to be considering export control measures to prevent Ericsson from sending products and components made in China abroad. The prospect of retaliation prompted Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm to launch a lobbying campaign on Huawei’s behalf. He criticized Swedish politicians and solicited lawyers to help Huawei fight the Swedish ban. He said Ericsson gets only 1% of its revenue from Sweden while China is Ericsson’s second-biggest market after the US, contributing 8% of the company’s revenue. Currently, Ericsson is providing equipment and terminal services to China’s state-owned carriers including China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, serving more than 350 million 5G mobile subscribers in China in total. CEO Ekholm even stated: “If the ban on Huawei remains, Ericsson will leave Sweden.”

Officially launched Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute

Nutifood Sweden, invested by Nutifood Vietnam, officially launched Nutifood Swedish Nutrition institute in Sweden (NNRIS), at the same time, signed a communication cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health. with 7 Medical Associations and 5 Medical Universities with the aim of researching nutritional solutions of high European standards.

So far, Nutifood is the first dairy company in Vietnam to invest millions of USD in Sweden with 1 research institute and 1 manufacturing plant. The establishment of NutiFood Swedish Research Institute aims to approach pioneering scientific achievements in the world, research products of international quality, in accordance with the specific nutritional needs of Vietnamese people.

In Vietnam, the rate of stunting is still as high as 23.2%, the rate of overweight and obesity tends to increase fastest, especially in urban areas, and the lack of micronutrients has not been improved. Inadequate nutrition increases the risk of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, metabolic disorders, …

Mr. Tran Thanh Hai, Chairman of Nutifood’s Board of Directors said about the reason for the establishment of this research institute: “We look forward to cooperating with the world’s leading scientists and nutritionists, applying the quintessence and science. nutritious high standard in Europe, specially formulated for products specifically for the state of Vietnamese people ”.

According to Ann Mawe, the Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam, Sweden is home to high quality milk in Europe and the world. Sweden has organic milk production in the top 10 in the world, leading in scientific research in nutrition, and strict quality control standards.

NNRIS Institute brings together more than 50 leading scientists and nutrition experts in Europe and Vietnam, cooperating with major nutrition groups of the world such as BASF of Germany, Dupon of America, DSM of Switzerland, … together with medical associations and Universities of Medicine.

NNRIS builds a cooperation program with the City Institute of Nutrition. Ho Chi Minh City and the Vietnam Talent Development Fund, supporting research programs of Ho Chi Minh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hanoi Medical University, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tay Nguyen University of Medicine.

As noted by Forbes, Nutifood has a brand value of $ 93.9 million and is among the top 3 largest dairy companies in Vietnam. The company has 6 factories in Vietnam and 1 factory in Sweden with a team of 5,300 employees. NutiFood also owns a dairy farm in Gia Lai and a coffee farm in Dak Lak.

“Accordingly, people should only have close contact with people who live with them. If they have to meet another person, it is necessary to consider that the person may be carrying a disease”, Mr. Kohler explained further.

Dr Anders Tegnell, a Swedish epidemiologist, said: “The measures taken against corona virus are completely consistent with the epidemiological situation in Uppsala district. This provision is not much different from the Swedish government’s message that requires people to practice social distance and limit communication as much as possible ”.

Swedish residents passed by a bulletin board that read: “Danger is not over. Keep your distance,” in the center of Uppsala district. Photo: AFP.

Preventive measures have been introduced in the face of increasing recognition of new Covid-19 infections.

Uppsala County found an average of 908 cases per 100,000 people in the past week, higher than the average rate of new infections across Sweden with 772 cases. “Therefore, the new rules are absolutely necessary,” said Mikael Kohler.

Uppsala District has 2 universities, Uppsala University and Swedish Agricultural Science University. “A lot of young people come and come here. This is the main reason leading to the number of new infections continuing to increase here ”, Mr. Kohler added.

Some argue that the Swedish government has been “very passive” compared to neighboring countries in fighting the epidemic since it became a worldwide pandemic.

Sweden has strengthened quarantine measures since the second outbreak in October 2020, including limiting the concentration of people in stores and in public places. However, Sweden does not require complete isolation like Great Britain or France.

On April 13, Sweden recorded an average of 587 new infections per 1 million people in the last 7 days, mainly infected with virus variants from the UK. This figure far exceeds that of other countries in Europe, including France and Poland.

Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS brings together more than 50 leading scientists and nutritionists in Europe and Vietnam, cooperating with major nutrition groups in the world such as BASF of Germany, Dupon of USA, Swiss DSM, … along with the Medical Associations and Universities of Medicine.

Ceremony of announcement and launch of the Swedish Nutifood Research Institute of Nutrition

On the basis of 20 years of understanding the state and nutritional needs of the Vietnamese, Nutifood Swedish Nutrition Research Institute – NNRIS will apply the latest scientific advances, comply with strict quality control standards. of Europe, to research, develop and produce nutritional solutions suitable for each age, condition and specific nutritional needs to optimize development potentials both physically and intellectually. Vietnam.

The first achievement of Nutifood Swedish Research Institute – NNRIS is an FDI formula, helping children build a strong resistance – good digestion foundation; is being clinically tested by the National Institute of Nutrition. In addition, the Institute has built a set of high-tech agricultural standards according to Swedish standards, helping Nutifood to have the first international high-standard fresh milk source in Vietnam – with a content of 3.5 grams of protein, 4.0 grams of fat. / 100ml, equivalent to imported fresh milk.

Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony between Nutifood and the Ministry of Health

At the ceremony, Nutifood signed a communication cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Health in the “Communication program to raise awareness about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among Vietnamese children in the period 2021 – 2023” with the owner. title “For a generation of children as tall as BMI standards”. Communication activities, improving knowledge and understanding about appropriate nutrition; the consequences of overweight and obesity affect the comprehensive development of children; knowledge about nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity among children in Vietnam for suitable subjects. Since then, continue to deploy and open up opportunities for cooperation in research activities, solving the nutritional situation for all ages such as: Nutrition for the first 1,000 days of life; Prevention of stunting and malnutrition in children; School Nutrition …

Mr. Do Xuan Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Health, said that in Vietnam, the rate of stunting is still as high as 22.4%, the rate of overweight and obesity tends to increase fastest, especially in urban areas. , the lack of micronutrients has not been improved, and inadequate nutrition increases the risk of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic disorders … This will adversely affect health. healthy, physical, stature and intellectual development, hindering the comprehensive growth and development of Vietnamese children. Therefore, promoting the implementation of specialized nutritional solutions exclusively for Vietnamese people, building a healthy lifestyle and enhancing physical activity is the key solution to preventing and fighting overweight. obesity in children.

However, in order to achieve these important goals, the coordination of relevant ministries and agencies is required, the participation of individuals and mass organizations to implement many specific solutions on policies and sources. resources, technical expertise, specialized nutritional solutions…. And Nutifood Swedish Research Institute will fulfill the aspiration of “European high standard nutrition – Vietnamese stature”.

Ms. Ann Mawe – Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam:

Sweden has organic milk production in the top 10 in the world, leading in scientific research in nutrition, and strict quality control standards. Nutifood Research Institute was established in Sweden as the foundation to bring the quintessence of nutritional science to high standards in Europe for Vietnamese consumers.