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Rice field in Vinh Phuc is submerged in rainwater According to the authority’s update to 5 pm, a huge landslide swept away 37 homes on the day in northern provinces including Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, and Phu Tho due to landslides triggered by heavy rain. After a day of heavy rain, 956ha of rice, and crops, 11ha of aquatic products were damaged due to flooding, and 20 cattle and 775 poultry died. In addition, nearly 3,000 cubic meters of soil and rock collapsed on roads. The suburban area in Hanoi’s west was heavily flooded due to continuous rains, and cloudy sky around high-rise buildings. Soldiers help to remove cattle for residents A man with a fish bag The flooded area is concentrated on both sides of the road to gather Thang Long Boulevard, especially the tunnels under Thang Long Boulevard in Hoai Duc and Nam Tu Liem districts. Some other areas such as To Huu and Nguyen Trac streets, the National Highway 6 through Yen Nghia Ward in Ha … [Read more...] about North provinces flooded, traffic snarled up

Rice field in Vinh Phuc is submerged in rainwater According to the authority’s update to 5 pm, a huge landslide swept away 37 homes on the day in northern provinces including Tuyen Quang, Ha Giang, Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, and Phu Tho due to landslides triggered by heavy rain. After a day of heavy rain, 956ha of rice, and crops, 11ha of aquatic products were damaged due to flooding, and 20 cattle and 775 poultry died. In addition, nearly 3,000 cubic meters of soil and rock collapsed on roads. The suburban area in Hanoi’s west was heavily flooded due to continuous rains, and cloudy sky around high-rise buildings. Soldiers help to remove cattle for residents A man with a fish bag The flooded area is concentrated on both sides of the road to gather Thang Long Boulevard, especially the tunnels under Thang Long Boulevard in Hoai Duc and Nam Tu Liem districts. Some other areas such as To Huu and Nguyen Trac streets, the National Highway 6 through Yen Nghia Ward in Ha … [Read more...] about Heavy rain triggered flooding causes traffic snarl-ups in Northern Vietnam

Hanoi's Hoang Mai District recorded rain levels at over 130 mm from Monday night, followed by Hai Ba Trung District at 100 mm, and Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da and Long Bien districts at 80 mm. Co Linh and Ngoc Lam streets in Long Bien are heavily inundated. The section under the overpass on Thien Duc Street was over 30 cm deep, causing vehicles to slow down. Some motorbikes were flooded and could not start again and had to wait to be rescued. A car on a flooded part of Thang Long Boulevard in Hoai Duc District, Hanoi, May 24, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/DH The Thang Long Boulevard section running through Bao Son Paradise theme park in Hoai Duc District was 30-40 cm deep, though the inundation was not as severe as what happened Monday morning. The downpour occurred right during peak hours on Tuesday morning, triggering huge traffic jams. On Khuat Duy Tien Street, cars were frozen still, while motorbikes had to run on pavements. Similar situations happened on other … [Read more...] about Downpours trigger traffic jams, property damage in northern Vietnam

The Government says that daily-life wastewater and wastewater from craft villages and industrial clusters are generated more Today’s report of the Government on environmental protection has just been sent to the National Assembly warning that environmental pollution in some places is at risk of exceeding the tolerance threshold of ecosystems, affecting many aspects of economic life - society, locals’ living conditions, and health condition. Worse, residential areas in rural provinces don’t have a centralized domestic wastewater collection and treatment system which is also one of the reasons why environmental pollution is still complicated. Investment requirements for domestic wastewater treatment are an urgent issue while the country’s capital is limited and socialization policies are not effective. The Government said that daily-life wastewater and wastewater from craft villages and industrial clusters are generated more and more while the collection and treatment … [Read more...] about Just 15 percent of urban wastewater treated

Heavy downpours submerged multiple places in northern Vietnam on Monday morning, with Vinh Yen City in Vinh Phuc Province suffering the most serious flooding. Rainfall ranging from 70 to 190 millimeters battered many provinces in the region early on Monday morning, the National Center for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting reported. In Vinh Yen City, Vinh Phu Province, a torrential rain resulted in severe inundation in various locations. Such major streets as Nguyen Tat Thanh and Me Linh were flooded, leaving traffic paralyzed on many sections. The situation posed countless difficulties for commuters, especially motorcyclists. Many people had to push their motorbikes along the flooded roads after the vehicles broke down. The premises of a building are flooded in Vinh Yen City, Vinh Phuc Province, Vietnam, May 23, 2022. Photo: Ha Dong / Tuoi Tre In Hanoi, serious flooding was recorded on Thang Long Avenue and Le Trong Tan Street, as well as at Bao Son … [Read more...] about Downpours submerge multiple locations in northern Vietnam

He said that the session is taking place following the success of the fifth session of the N.A. Standing Committee, focusing on many important issues in the socio-economic development, the building of the Party and political system to meet the demands of the country’s reform period. Over the past one year, the N.A. has worked hard to improve its operational efficiency, while approving three laws and 45 resolutions which included many unprecedented regulations to ease difficulties facing people and businesses and promote socio-economic development in both short and long terms, the official said. He noted that so far, the country has seen positive progress in socio-economic development after putting the COVID-19 pandemic under good control, with fast economic recovery and expansion, normal education, social, cultural, healthcare and sports activities, ensured social welfare, security, defense, and expanded external relations. The N.A. leader said that the success of the 31st … [Read more...] about Efforts made to ensure highest efficiency of N.A.’s third session: Top legislator

Đỗ Văn Chiến, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, at the meeting of the third plenary session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly in Hà Nội Monday morning. — Photo baochinhphu.vn HÀ NỘI — Presenting a report at the third plenary session of the 15th-tenure National Assembly in Hà Nội on Monday, President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Đỗ Văn Chiến listed a number of hot-button issues raised by voters. Many were concerned about recent instances of stock market manipulation and issues with the corporate bond market, as well as education and individuals who take advantage of pandemic-related policies. These were among the issues raised and recommended to the National Assembly (NA) and relevant agencies, said Đỗ Văn Chiến. Presenting the report on the ideas and recommendations sent to the third session yesterday morning, Chiến said voters and people had expressed a consensus and highly appreciated the effective leadership of … [Read more...] about Voters raise concerns over social issues: VFF President

The third session of the NA opened on May 23 (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – In order to ensure the highest efficiency of the 15th National Assembly (NA)'s third session, NA agencies and deputies had made careful preparations on discussion contents, aiming for the highest outcomes with shortest sitting time, said NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue while opening the session on May 23. He said that the session is taking place following the success of the fifth session of the NA Standing Committee , focusing on many important issues in the socio-economic development, the building of the Party and political system to meet the demands of the country’s reform period. Over the past one year, the NA has worked hard to improve its operational efficiency, while approving three laws and 45 resolutions which included many unprecedented regulations to ease difficulties facing people and businesses and promote socio-economic development in both short and long terms, the official said. He … [Read more...] about Efforts made to ensure highest efficiency of NA’s third session: Top legislator

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have approved a plan to restore a roundabout that was demolished eight years ago in the center of District 1 for the construction of a metro station system . News of its comeback was lauded by longtime citizens who cherish the city’s traditions. ‘The Willow Roundabout,’ named for the willow trees planted around the roundabout’s fountain in the past, sat at the intersection of Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street and Le Loi Street in the heart of the southern city. Memories of old Saigon According to feng shui, a road should not lead to a building’s main entrance, hence the roundabout, which lay in front of the People’s Committee edifice, was thought to prevent bad luck. Those who believe in feng shui also reckon that the trees and water featured in the roundabout could facilitate air circulation and purification. A 1880 urban map of Saigon features the Charner-Bonard roundabout and its fountain. Not everyone wants to see the … [Read more...] about Historic roundabout ready for restoration in downtown Ho Chi Minh City