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Cam Thuy commune health station in Quang Tri province's Cam Lo district, is submerged by the flood. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Heavy downpours and floods in the central region in the past few days claimed the lives of five people as of 5pm on December 6. damage is estimated at about 7 billion VND (294,000 USD). Local authorities have erected warning signs to prevent people from entering the dangerous area and relocated 17 households to safety locations. Traffic on National Highway 8A ,which crosses through Son Kim 1 commune in Ha Tinh province’s Huong Son district, is blocked due to a landslide. (Photo: VNA) To cope with cold spells in the northern region and floods in the central region , the Standing Office of the National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control has asked localities to continue keeping a close watch on weather developments to take appropriate response measures. floods and landslide s and stay ready to evacuate … [Read more...] about Floods kill five in central region

This was the first activity of the ongoing first-ever “Vietnam Coast Guard and Friends” exchange in 2022 launched by the Vietnam Coast Guard. In his opening remarks, Major General Le Quang Dao highlighted the two sides’ solidarity, overcoming difficulties and close coordination in implementing cooperation activities in a substantive, effective manner, thus actively consolidating the trust and closeness between the two forces. Their cooperation has contributed to upholding an environment of security, order and safety and law abidance in waters bordering the two countries and become a bright spot in the cooperation to enforce law at sea among regional countries. This year, with their joint great efforts, they have reaped clear achievements in law enforcement in the shared waters. They have successfully organized two joint patrols, during which joint search and rescue exercises were conducted while information dissemination was carried out to encourage the two countries’ fishermen to … [Read more...] about Vietnam, China Coast Guards hold sixth meeting

OneWay Marathon in Cat Ba Islands promises to be a special, unique and wonderful competition for runners. (Photo of organisers) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - A new running event, OneWay Marathon – Step over Your Limit, was launched on December 6 on the beautiful island of Cat Ba, the northern port city of Hai Phong . The island's first-ever running event on December 12 is expected to give runners a unique experience and precious bonuses at home. "OneWay will be different from other marathons as competitors will run through the most beautiful routes on Cat Ba Island in the afternoon," said Bui Minh Tuan, head of the organising board, at a press briefing in Hanoi on December 6. "We choose three routes of 5km, 10km and 21km based on the advice of the Vietnam Athletics Federation officials. All routes are designed to help Cat Ba show off its magnificent landscape and fresh air. "Runners will enjoy splendid views of nature under the stunning sunset on the beach. However, they also … [Read more...] about OneWay Marathon offers unique sports tourism experience

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong highlighted the significance of Vietnam-Laos special relationship during a reception in Hanoi on December 7 for Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos Chansamone Chanyalath. Speaking highly of the traditional cooperation between the two armies and the outcomes of the talks between the two defence ministers, the Party chief asked the two defence ministries to build on their past achievements, fulfill assigned political tasks, and effectively carry out the Protocol and cooperation plan. Read full story - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Hanoi on December 7, saying his guest’s official visit will give new impetus to friendship and cooperation between the two countries. President Phuc congratulated Nigeria on … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest December 8

An overview of the conference (Photo: VNA) Berlin (VNA) – Vietnamese defence and security officials and experts joined their counterparts from many other countries at a recent Berlin conference on security in the Indo-Pacific region. Addressing the conference, Colonel Pham Ngoc Thanh from the Ministry of National Defence's Institute for Defence Strategy (IDS) highlighted the competition of world powers in the region and its impacts on security in the Indo-Pacific region . He underlined the nature of Vietnamese defence policy of peace, self-defence, and resolute and persistent support to the settlement of disputes and differences through peaceful measures in line with international law, and positive and active prevention and reduction of war risks with the principle of protecting the Fatherland early and from afar. Vietnam implements a consistent policy of not joining any military alliance; not linking with any country against others; not allowing any foreign country … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends conference on Indo-Pacific security

The French Institute has contributed to disseminating the French language and values in Vietnam. President of the Senate of the French Republic, Gérard Larcher, attended the opening ceremony of the French Institute in Vietnam on December 8 as part of his activities during an official visit to the country from December 8-9 . The inauguration of the French Institute takes place on December 8 in Hanoi. Photo: VOV At the ceremony,  Gérard Larcher said that the French Institute is an open place, essential for promoting knowledge, ideas, projects, and creativity between Vietnam and France. "As a window to France, the French Institute makes a decisive contribution to disseminating the French language and values. With its French courses and exams, a multimedia library, a place for debates and Campus France activities, the institute contributes to facilitating studies in France and supporting cultural and creative industries," he stressed. According to him, the … [Read more...] about President of the French Senate opens new headquarters of the French Institute in Vietnam