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In the early hours on January 9, when the police arrived at the gate of Hoanh Village, about 50 m from Kinh’s house, the group allegedly used handmade weapons to attack the police force, causing three police officers to fall into a pit near Kinh’s house. Le Dinh Chuc and Le Dinh Doanh allegedly poured gasoline into the pit and setting it alight, killing the three policemen. … [Read more...] about Trial begins over deaths of policemen in Hanoi’s Dong Tam Commune

According to the transport department’s plan, ten new green-energy bus routes will be operated by Vingroup’s passenger transportation establishment VinBus, using from 150 to 200 electric buses manufactured by the conglomerate’s automaker VinFast. … [Read more...] about Hanoi considers putting electric buses into service

Hanoi has detected 1,802 dengue fever cases since early this year, including two deaths, according to the municipal Department of Health. The city reported 228 dengue fever cases in 106 communes, including one fatality in Hoan Kiem District between August 31 and September 6. The districts of Thuong Tin, Nam Tu Liem, Thanh Oai and Dan Phuong were most affected. A dengue fever patient in Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Hanoi faces dengue fever outbreak

In his welcoming remarks, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted the development of ASEAN, which has become the world’s fifth largest economy, and its central role in dialogues, cooperation for peace, security and prosperity in the region. These achievements have been attested amid unprecedented changes and challenges, particularly in the COVID-19 pandemic. “Cohesive and Responsive” is not only the theme of ASEAN 2020. Together with the spirit of proactivity and responsibility, it has become the brand name of ASEAN, helping the bloc cope with difficulties and challenges, he noted. On this occasion, the PM praised the ASEAN’s efforts to help businesses resume their operation and regional people stablise their lives. The initiatives, such as The COVID-19 response fund, the ASEAN Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies have helped the bloc fight against the COVID-19 pandemic while connecting the member nations. The Prime Minister requested ASEAN foreign … [Read more...] about ASEAN 2020: 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens in Hanoi

During the trial that began Monday, the defendants accepted their wrongdoing and expressed remorse. Prosecutors said they had been provoked and drawn into Kinh's group with promises of land, and they had blindly trusted and followed the group’s leaders. … [Read more...] about Death sentence sought for two cop killers in Hanoi clash