A man was recently attacked by a dog owner after trying to prevent the canine from getting close to his son at an apartment building in Ho Chi Minh City. Police in District 7, Ho Chi Minh City are now verifying the incident, which took place at Saigon Riverside Apartment Complex on Thursday evening, according to a source close to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper. Pets are not allowed at Saigon Riverside Apartment Complex, the source added. D.V.T., 28, took his dog down the hall that evening, and the canine was not wearing a muzzle or on a leash. Nguyen Hoang Dung and his son were waiting for the elevator at the time, when he saw V.’s dog approach his son. Dung tried to protect his son by pushing the dog away with his leg and was then punched by V.. The attack caused Dung’s glasses to shatter and pierce his face. The victim needed stitches and suffered a broken tooth as well as a bruise on his chest. Huynh Van Nong, a member of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association, stated … [Read more...] about Man punched protecting his son from dog at Ho Chi Minh City apartment building
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Man fatally hit by truck after riding motorbike on expressway in southern Vietnam
A man was fatally hit by a truck after riding his motorbike on an expressway meant only for four-wheel vehicles in southern Vietnam. Preliminary information showed that the truck was traveling along the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway at around 10:20 pm on Sunday. After reaching Thanh Duc Commune in Ben Luc District, Long An Province, the truck collided with a motorbike running in the opposite direction. The crash caused the motorcyclist to fall on the ground and die on the spot. Congestion followed the crash on the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway, February 5, 2023. Photo: A.X. / Tuoi Tre A team of traffic police officers, in coordination with the expressway management unit, later arrived at the site to identify the victim, investigate the accident, and control the traffic. Stretching 62 kilometers, the Ho Chi Minh City - Trung Luong Expressway connects the southern metropolis with Tien Giang Province in the Mekong Delta. The minimum … [Read more...] about Man fatally hit by truck after riding motorbike on expressway in southern Vietnam
☀️ Morning digest February 6
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last weekend by the Vietnam News Agency. - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh urged the north-central and central coastal regions to create more breakthroughs in development to match their potential and advantages while addressing a conference in Quy Nhon city, Binh Dinh province, on February 5. The conference touched upon the implementation of the Government’s action plan to materialise the Politburo’s Resolution No. 26-NQ/TW dated November 3, 2022 on orientations for socio-economic development and national defence and security in the two regions by 2030 with a vision towards 2045. It was also intended to promote investment in the regions with the theme of “Linkage - Breakthroughs from maritime economy - Rapid, sustainable development.” Read full story - A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Doan Van Viet attended the 22nd ASEAN Plus Three Tourism Ministers Meeting in … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest February 6
Brokerage revenue falls at most securities companies amid market contraction
A man looks at stock indices on a computer screen (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Brokerage revenue fell at most securities companies amid the general market contraction as the total trading size of the whole market shrank. Statistics from HoSE showed that 10 securities companies with the largest brokerage value on HoSE in the fourth quarter of 2022 include VPS Securities JSC (VPS), SSI Securities Inc (SSI), VNDirect Securities Co (VNDirect), Mirae Asset Securities (MAS), Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation (HSC), Vietcombank Securities Co (VCSC), MB Securities Co (MBS), Techcombank Securities Co (TCBS), KIS Vietnam Securities Corporation (KIS), and Viet Dragon Securities Co (VDSC). VPS Securities JSC (VPS) continued to maintain the No 1 position in terms of stock brokerage market share with 14.81% in the last quarter of 2022. That was the 8th consecutive quarter VPS reached the No 1 market share position on the HCM Stock Exchange ( HoSE ), although this figure … [Read more...] about Brokerage revenue falls at most securities companies amid market contraction
Miranda Lambert dons Vietnamese-designed gown at Grammys
The 39-year-old country singer turned heads with a custom, black down dripping in silver fringe. The gown was developed from a design in Le Thanh Hoa's collection named Sa Vu, which was released in April last year. Lambert chose black, pointy-toe heels to go with the dress and avoid using too much jewelry and accessories. Miranda Lambert (L) and her husband Brendon McLoughlin on the Grammy Awards red carpet on February 5, 2023. Photo by AFP Hoa said Lambert's team contacted him in late December and ordered the gown for the 65th Grammy Awards. He combined the available design with Lambert's country style to produce an elegant and attractive look. It took him 168 hours to complete the gown. Miranda Lambert is well-known for hits like "Tin Man" and "The House that Built Me." In her career, she has won three Grammys and is the most-awarded artist in the history of Academy of Country Music Awards with 29 wins. Le Thanh Hoa, 38, has designed outfits for many Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Miranda Lambert dons Vietnamese-designed gown at Grammys
Training course opened for Party Central Committee’s alternate members
Participants at the opening of the course (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) and the Party Central Committee’s Organisation Commission on February 5 opened a training course to update knowledge for alternate members of the 13th Party Central Committee. Addressing the opening ceremony, permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong underlined the significance of the Party’s personnel training work. The 6-week course will focus on 29 topics covering such contents as those associated with the documents of the 13th National Party Congress and the 13th Party Central Committee’s meetings regarding the Party and State building, the promotion of socio-economic, cultural and human development as well as security, defence, external relations, and leadership and management science in the new situation. Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Vo Van Thuong addresses the opening of the course … [Read more...] about Training course opened for Party Central Committee’s alternate members
☕ Afternoon briefing on February 6
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency. - Vietnamese Ambassador to Singapore Mai Phuoc Dung has highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s coming official visit to the city state, the first among many events to be held in both countries to mark the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties and 10 years of the strategic partnership. PM Chinh, his spouse, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam are paying an official visit to Singapore from February 8 to 10. Read full story - Two-way trade revenue between Vietnam and Laos in 2022 grew 24% from the previous year to reach some 1.7 billion USD, beyond expectations of their leaders at the 44th meeting of the Vietnam – Laos Inter-Governmental Committee on Bilateral Cooperation earlier last year. Read full story - Jeju Air Co., the biggest low-cost carrier of the Republic of Korea, said on February 6 that it will resume many routes to Vietnam … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on February 6
Major earthquake kills 3,700 in Turkey and Syria, weather hits survivors
The magnitude 7.8 quake brought down whole apartment blocks in Turkish cities and piled more devastation on millions of Syrians displaced by years of war. It struck before sunrise in harsh weather and was followed in the early afternoon by another large quake. In Diyarbakir in southeast Turkey, a woman speaking next to the wreckage of the seven-storey block where she lived said: "We were shaken like a cradle. There were nine of us at home. Two sons of mine are still in the rubble, I'm waiting for them." She was nursing a broken arm and had injuries to her face. "It was like the apocalypse," said Abdul Salam al-Mahmoud, a Syrian in the northern town of Atareb. "It's bitterly cold and there's heavy rain, and people need saving." The earthquake was the biggest recorded worldwide by the U.S. Geological Survey since a tremor in the remote South Atlantic in August 2021. In Turkey, the death toll stood at 2,316, the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) said, making … [Read more...] about Major earthquake kills 3,700 in Turkey and Syria, weather hits survivors
In Turkey, night fills with screams and crying as earthquake rescues go on
HATAY, Turkey/DAMASCUS -- The screams of people still trapped in the rubble filled the night early on Tuesday and relatives wept for their loved ones as the death toll in Turkey and in neighbouring northwest Syria rose to more than 3,700. The magnitude 7.8 quake rippled through both countries early on Monday, toppling entire apartment blocks, wrecking hospitals, and leaving thousands more people injured or homeless. Freezing winter weather hampered search efforts for survivors through the night into Tuesday. A man stands in front of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Osmaniye, Turkey February 6, 2023. Photo: Reuters Under a pile of rubble in the southern province of Hatay, a woman's voice could be heard calling for help. Nearby, the body of a small child lay lifeless. Weeping in the rain, a local resident who gave his name as Deniz wrung his hands in despair. "They're making noises but nobody is coming," he said. "We're devastated, we're devastated. … [Read more...] about In Turkey, night fills with screams and crying as earthquake rescues go on
Asian markets rebound from Fed sell-off but traders still uneasy
Asian markets squeezed out gains Tuesday, giving investors some relief from a recent sell-off fuelled by worries that US interest rates will go higher than feared following last week's blockbuster jobs report. January's rally has come to a halt this month as investors contemplate an extended period of high borrowing costs aimed at bringing down inflation from multi-decade highs. While there are signs that price rises are slowing, and the Federal Reserve acknowledged progress in its battle last week, the employment data Friday was seen as a body blow for many. The reading, which showed more than half a million new posts created in January, led to speculation the Fed could have to unveil even more rate hikes this year, while any chance of a cut before 2024 all but evaporated. Focus is now on a planned speech later in the day by central bank boss Jerome Powell, with observers looking for any change from his less hawkish comments after last week's policy decision. "Powell remains … [Read more...] about Asian markets rebound from Fed sell-off but traders still uneasy