Besides this, local fuel traders were allowed to tap the fund at VND1,350 for each liter of E5 bio-fuel sold, VND400 for each liter of RON95-III gasoline and kerosene, VND250 for each kilogram of heavy fuel oil and VND300 for each liter of diesel oil 0.05S. … [Read more...] about Fuel prices rise for fifth time in a row
Topaz petrol station
The image of Uncle Ho’s Soldier shining in peacetime
Defense Minister Ngo Xuan Lich: In spite of the development of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout the year of 2020, the Ministry of National Defense successfully hosted 25 face-to-face and virtual defense and military events, including the ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Retreat, the 17th ASEAN Chiefs of Defense Force Meeting, the 14th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting and the 7th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting Plus, within the framework of the ASEAN Chairmanship Year 2020. Furthermore, the four most important meetings all issued joint statements. ASEAN countries and international opinions highly valued the careful preparations and leadership of Vietnam as the Chair of ASEAN in 2020. … [Read more...] about The image of Uncle Ho’s Soldier shining in peacetime
Military units support local people in daily lives
Doctors of Military Hospital 110 (Department of Logistics, Military Region 1) provide free health checkups to local people in Thai Binh commune, Dinh Lap district, Lang Son province. Troops of Depot J102 (the Department of Vehicles and Machinery under the General Department of Technical Services) help local people in Thach Binh commune, Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh province reinforce a drainage canal. Troops of Bao Lam Border Guard Station, Lang Son provincial Border Guard Command help locals upgrade a rural road. Flotilla 311, Brigade 161, Naval Region 3 transports gifts to islanders in Con Co island district, Quang Tri province. Representatives from the Coast Guard Region 2 Command hand over gifts to people on Cu Lao Cham Island (Tan Hiep island district, Hoi An city, Quang Nam province). Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Military units support local people in daily lives
German media highlight Vietnamese-French woman’s fight for AO victims
Deutschlandfunk, a public-broadcasting radio station, on January 26 run an article on the trial, which opened in France on January 25, on Nga’s lawsuit against the US companies for producing and selling highly toxic chemicals used by US armed forces from 1961-1971 which caused severe health damage to Nga and millions of other victims The companies must be held responsible, the radio quoted Nga as saying prior to the trial. Nga, who suffers from heart disease, is not only fighting for herself but also for her children and millions of AO victims in Vietnam. She filed the lawsuit six years ago and has received support from various non-governmental organisations. Running an article headlined “One for all against the chemical giants”, the Der Spiegel news website said the lawsuit could be a major result for AO victims. The herbicide was used by US forces as part of Operation Ranch Hand from 1962. A total of around 80 million litres of defoliant are said to have been … [Read more...] about German media highlight Vietnamese-French woman’s fight for AO victims
Lee Tung Avenue’s Lunar New Year Presents Butterflies of Hope.Blessing Lanterns
About Lee Tung AvenueLee Tung Avenue brings a new 200-meter-long, tree-lined pedestrian walkway to Hong Kong Island. The avenue is home to sidewalk cafes, gourmet restaurants, and local and overseas fashion outlets. It is also gaining fame for its large variety of lifestyle activities. Lee Tung Avenue is conveniently accessible from downtown via all forms of transport. Lee Tung Avenue prides itself on its close connection with local communities and revitalizing traditional Wan Chai, while becoming a focal point of Wan Chai South. … [Read more...] about Lee Tung Avenue’s Lunar New Year Presents Butterflies of Hope.Blessing Lanterns