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"A joy for the whole country! The 4 children who were lost 40 days ago in the Colombian jungle were found alive," Petro wrote on Twitter. His post included a photograph of several adults, some dressed in military fatigues, attending to the children who were sitting on tarps among the dense forest. "They are weak. Let's let the doctors make their assessment," Petro told the press in Bogota. Originally from the Uitoto Indigenous group, the children -- aged 13, nine, four and one -- had been wandering alone in the jungle since May 1, when the Cessna 206 in which they were traveling crashed. The bodies of three adults who had been with them -- their mother, the pilot and a relative -- were all found at the crash site by the army. A massive search by 160 soldiers and 70 Indigenous people with intimate knowledge of the jungle had been under way ever since for the youngsters, garnering global attention. The area is home to jaguars, snakes and other predators, as well as armed … [Read more...] about Children lost for 40 days in Colombian Amazon found alive

Visitors at the exhibition (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – An exhibition spotlighting patriotic emulation movements through different periods opened at the Vietnam National Museum of History in Hanoi on June 9. On display are 200 documents and artifacts featuring President Ho Chi Minh and patriotic emulation movements and a number of outstanding role models in the movements. They include a pistol that President Ho Chi Minh presented to Hero of the Armed Forces Nguyen Thi Chien at the National Congress of role models and outstanding officials in May 1952; a paper fan that President Ho Chi Minh gave to Hoang Dao Thuy, General Secretary of the Central Patriotic Emulation Committee in 1948; President Ho Chi Minh 's written call for patriotic emulation on June 11, 1948; a number of medical equipment that Professor, Doctor, Hero of Labour Ton That Tung used to provide medical examination and treatment to patients; and an electro-acupuncture machine and acupuncture needles used by … [Read more...] about Exhibition highlights patriotic emulation movements through periods

ASEAN-Brunei SOM Leader and Country Coordinator for ASEAN - New Zealand Dialogue Relations Johariah Wahab and the ASEAN SOM Leader of New Zealand Deborah Geels co-chaired the meeting. Senior officials of ASEAN member states or their representatives as well as officials from the ASEAN Secretariat were also in attendance. A representative from Timor-Leste was present as observer. ASEAN recognized New Zealand’s commitment to support ASEAN Centrality through active participation in ASEAN-led mechanisms, including cooperation activities under the four themes stipulated in the ASEAN - New Zealand Plan of Action, namely peace, prosperity, people, and planet. The meeting agreed to continue strengthening  existing cooperation and explore new areas for future cooperation in counter-terrorism and combatting trafficking in person; cyber security; maritime cooperation; human rights; trade, investment, and digital economy; micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs); people-to-people … [Read more...] about ASEAN, New Zealand commit to bolster strategic partnership

In a directive released Thursday on electricity saving, he warns that the power situation is challenging now and will remain so in the coming years with demand increasing. Economical and efficient use of electricity is the solution to ensuring energy security, the directive says. People should use energy-efficient electrical equipment, switch off electrical devices when leaving the room, only use air conditioners when absolutely necessary but setting them at not less than 26 degrees Celsius. People should avoid using incandescent light bulbs and install rooftop solar power systems. The country should reduce electricity use by 2% a year and power losses in transmission lines to less than 6% by 2025. By 2030 at least 50% of all office and residential buildings should use rooftop solar power. Only LED bulbs should be used in street lights by 2025. To achieve the goals, government agencies must coordinate with local power companies to develop electricity saving plans and … [Read more...] about Vietnam PM exhorts nation to save power

This collaboration aims to provide UOB Vietnam’s cardholders and Vietnam Airlines' Lotusmiles members with great travel benefits and access to exclusive offers and privileges. As the bank with the largest ASEAN consumer footprint and the top card issuer in the region, UOB aims to do right by customers wherever they are by offering deals and rewards for every lifestyle and life stage. The bank has continuously expanded its partnership ecosystem with established brands to offer its customers the very best deals that align with their preferences and desires. In Vietnam, UOB has a strong focus on establishing partnerships with industry leaders across key sectors such as travel, dining, and retail, which include Lazada, Shopee, Starbucks, CGV, Be, GrabFood, and top-notch restaurants to provide customers with the best deals and offers. Paul Kim, head of Personal Financial Services at UOB Vietnam shared, “Our partnership with Vietnam Airlines marks another milestone for us … [Read more...] about UOB Vietnam forms strategic partnership with Vietnam Airlines

Hundreds of flights to and from the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCM City have been affected by bad weather. The Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) announced on June 9 that 135 flights had been delayed or switched to land at other airports during June 4 and 5 as visibility reduced to just 1,200 metres due to thunderstorms at Tan Son Nhat. "On June 4, 89 flights were delayed at Tan Son Nhat, four others were switched to land at other airports and one returned to its departure airport," VATM said. "There were 46 flights delayed on June 5." VATM said that rains would occur more often during June, affecting the operation of flights at the Tan Son Nhat Airport. The airport is expected to serve nearly 24 million passengers during this summer holiday. Airlines have been asked to co-operate with the airport to deal with possible congestion during this peak season. … [Read more...] about Thunderstorms affect hundreds of flights to HCM City

An overview of the reception (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Vo Van Hoan received the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) delegation led by FHKI Chairman Sunny Chai on May 30. Informing the guests on the city’s socio-economic situation, Hoan said that as HCM Minh City orients to become a smart city, it is paying attention to developing digital economy, green economy, and digital governance. Therefore, the city welcomes the FHKI's concerns in the fields of information technology (IT), logistics, green transformation and digital economy. Ho Chi Minh City pledges to create favourable conditions to connect the two sides’ businesses, and is willing to welcome Hong Kong enterprises to come to seek investment opportunities in the city. Briefing the HCM City leader on the history of formation and development of the FHKI, Sunny Chai said that the federation’s firms are operating in various fields, including … [Read more...] about HCM City boosts cooperation with Hong Kong enterprises

Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano erupted on Friday, belching a column of ash more than three kilometres into the sky, officials said. The volcanic island emerged from the sea at the beginning of the last century from the crater formed after the 1883 eruption of Mount Krakatoa -- one of the deadliest and most destructive in history. Anak Krakatoa, which means "Child of Krakatoa", spewed thick ash over the strait that separates the islands of Java and Sumatra. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties after the eruption at 08:46 am (0146 GMT). "The height of the eruption column was observed to be 3,000 metres (nearly 10,000 feet) above the summit," Deny Mardiono, an official from the Krakatoa monitoring station, said in a press release. "The ash column was observed to be grey to black with thick intensity to the southwest." He warned the public not to carry out activities within a five-kilometre (three-mile) radius of the volcano's crater. Anak Krakatoa's … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano erupts, spews huge ash column

Oskar in a photo she uploaded to her Instagram account. Photo from Spletnik Russia’s Instagram People have been suggesting that the winner of the Mrs Russia pageant, Oskar, 34, from the city of Khabarovsk, has undergone plastic surgery after seeing her during her coronation at an event on Tuesday and comparing her appearance with photos on her Instagram account, reported the Telegraph . Oskar during her coronation on June 6, 2023. Photo from Spletnik Russia’s Instagram The beauty pageant’s organizers had to speak up in defense of Oskar, citing "bad angles" as the reason. "She looks really beautiful in our official photos," said Irina Kirsanova, the representative of the organizers. "It was a bad photo, taken from a bad, low angle. She’s very different. Everyone in the jury saw her and loved her." Responding to the reactions from the public, Oskar said she did not care about them and denied accusations of going under the knife. Oskar is currently … [Read more...] about Mrs Russia faces backlash for not looking like her Instagram photos

The meetings took place on the sidelines of the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting 2023. Talking to British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, Minister Son expressed his delight at the progress in the two countries’ relations in multiple spheres, and suggested both sides increase mutual visits at all levels. He called on the British Government to continue financial and technological support, and assist Vietnam with capacity building within the framework of the Just Energy Transition Partnership to help the country realize the commitments announced at the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26). He also asked for the U.K.’s coordination with and support for Vietnam to successfully serve as co-chair of the OECD Southeast Asia Regional Program, with priority to promoting economic recovery, helping with economic reform, and aiding Southeast Asian countries to further approach OECD standards. Agreeing on Minister Son’s suggestions, Cleverly expressed the respect for Vietnam’s … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to reinforce ties with U.K., Hong Kong, Lithuania