Guardian morning briefing

Hanoi, (VNA) – The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 23. -The 15th-tenure National Assembly (NA) convened the third session in Hanoi on May 23. The opening session is broadcast live on Radio the Voice of Vietnam (VOV1), the Vietnam Television (VTV), and the NA's TV channel. Read full story - 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. The top legislator said that over the past nearly one year, NA deputies have adhered to their action plans and kept their promises to voters and people, while listening to their ideas and requests and working to enhance their capacity and operational efficiency across all fields. Read full story -Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 23

HÀ NỘI — The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS) and its Canadian counterpart have agreed to support each other in humanitarian activities and look towards a long-term cooperation agreement in the future. Vice President and Secretary General of the VRCS Nguyễn Hải Anh told visiting President and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) Conrad Sauvé during their talks in Hà Nội on May 21 that he is delighted at the fruitful cooperation between the two countries and the associations. Anh spoke highly of the Canadian government and the CRC for their support to Viet Nam, both material and spiritual, and in international activities. The VRCS will further back the CRC to engage in the executive councils of the International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement, and support its Canadian counterpart in movements. Sauvé said both Việt Nam and Canada face challenges such as climate change and natural disasters, and possible risks relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and socio-economic impacts of … [Read more...] about Việt Nam, Canada red cross societies eye long-term cooperation

Traveling duo Dang Duc Tuan and Vo Minh Tan planted more than 500 trees during their 110-day journey through all 63 cities and provinces in Vietnam, hoping their seedlings will help a new culture of environmental awareness take root across the country. Travel lovers in Vietnam often talk about cross-country motorbike journeys, but few have time to make the trip. When COVID-19 brought the country to a standstill earlier this year, Tuan and Tan, both 29 years old, decided to take a break from their office jobs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Phnom Penh, Cambodia, respectively, to make the life-changing trip. Hoping to share their mantra – 'If you love Vietnam, love its environment, too' – the two men launched A Little Vietnam, their personal initiative to spread public awareness of responsible tourism. Tan and Tuan came up with the idea for a cross-country environmental awareness journey after social media users praised a video they made in Dak Lak Province, in which … [Read more...] about Traveling duo plant hope for ‘greener’ Vietnam

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

Benchmark indices opened the week on a negative note, as many large-cap stocks were weighed on by selling force. On the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange (HoSE), the VN-Index fell 10.82 points, or 0.87 per cent, to 1,229.89 points. The market's breadth was negative as nearly 260 stocks declined, while 153 stocks increased. Liquidity was also lower than the previous session, of which over VND6.24 trillion (US$269.4 million) worth of shares, equal to more than 259.8 million shares, was traded on the southern bourse. Meanwhile, foreign investors net sold a value of more than VND100 billion on HoSE. The market benchmark extended the last session's losses on a strong profit-taking force, which caused many stocks in the VN30 basket to face a sell-off, of which 24 stocks slid, while only six increased. The VN30-Index, tracking the 30 biggest stocks on HoSE, dropped 15.22 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 1,267.29 points. Real estate and banking sectors continued to lead the trend, with … [Read more...] about VN-Index slumps as large-cap stocks face selloffs

Dantri/DTiNews Newspaper is building a bridge in a poor and remote village in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. Work on the bridge in Qui Lan 6 Village in Vinh Thanh District’s Thanh Quoi Commune was started on May 22. The bridge will replace the current one which has been seriously deteriorated after being used for more than 10 years. The old bridge has been seriously deteriorated after being used for more than 10 years. The ground-breaking ceremony saw the participation of Can Tho City Vice Party Secretary and Chairman of the municipal people’s council Pham Van Hieu and Director of the city’s Department of Information and Communications, Huynh Hoang Men. The ground-breaking ceremony of the bridge on May 22 Delighted local residents came to the construction site early in the morning. The bridge is 22 metres long and four metres wide with a total investment of around VND420 million (USD18,103) including VND300 million from … [Read more...] about Dantri/DTiNews helps to build bridge for Can Tho’s poor village

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

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 Central Committee of the Việt Nam Farmers’ Union (VNFU) announced the 4th national dialogue between PM Phạm Minh Chính and farmers on Monday, which is planned for May 29. VNS Photo Tố Như HÀ NỘI — The fourth national dialogue between Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and farmers, will take place on May 29 in the northern province of Sơn La, the Central Committee of the Việt Nam Farmers’ Union (VNFU) announced on Monday. About 500 people are expected to join the dialogue in person, including 300 outstanding farmers, representatives from agricultural co-operatives and companies, scientists and experts. The event will be broadcast to another 62 localities nationwide. VNFU Vice President Đinh Khắc Đính said that the dialogue was themed “Strengthening and supporting farmers; implement the vision of sustainable agricultural and rural development.” As of May 23, more than 1,600 questions, proposals and recommendations have been sent to the PM via channels, including the … [Read more...] about PM Chính to chair a national dialogue with farmers

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