The northern and central regions are forecasted to experience a hot spell with temperatures of more than 38 degrees centigrade. According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, the hot weather will appear in the northern and central regions from Saturday. The northern and central regions to experience a hot spell with temperatures of more than 38 degrees centigrade. Some mountainous localities in the central and north-west regions would see the temperature of more than 38 degrees centigrade. The hot spell is set to last three days. Earlier, the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting said that the average temperature for the whole country in May this year would 0.5 - 1-degrees centigrade higher than the same period last year. The northern region recently witnessed a severe hot spell, with midday outside temperatures of around 45 degrees centigrade. … [Read more...] about Northern, central regions to face new heat wave
VN stocks tumble on international pressure
Transactions at a Vietinbank office. The bank's shares dropped 1.4 per cent on Friday, contributing to the slump of the domestic stock market. — VNA/VNS Photo Trần Việt HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese shares tumbled on Friday as investors lost patience amid rising concerns over the US-China trade war. The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange dropped 1.29 per cent to close at 970.03 points. The VN-Index has lost a total of 1.73 per cent in the last four trading days, breaking through its expected support of 980 points. That went against previous forecasts from securities firms before Friday’s session opened. The VN-Index was down 0.66 per cent this week. More than 168 million shares were traded on the southern bourse, worth VNĐ4.02 trillion (US$172.8 million). Large-cap stocks were the main factor that dragged the market down. The large-cap VN30-Index plunged 1.18 per cent to end at 884.48 points. In the VN30 … [Read more...] about VN stocks tumble on international pressure
Polluted Diễn Vọng River threatens Hạ Long Bay
Port 368 located on the Diễn Vọng River in the coastal province of Quảng Ninh which stores coal left from a cemetery project by INDEVCO Group. Coal discharged from the port into the river, which runs into Hạ Long Bay, has put the world heritage site at risk of getting polluted. — Photo vov.vn QUẢNG NINH – The Diễn Vọng River in Quảng Ninh Province had been severely polluted by cargo ports, reported online newspaper vov.vn. The river flows through Hoành Bồ District, Cẩm Phả City and Hạ Long City, and runs into Cửa Lục Bay and Hạ Long Bay. A major port called Port 368 is operating along the river, storing coal. The water is murky and due to oil discharged from vessels. The unloading of construction materials also causes air pollution. According to local people, since 2000 the forests had been totally destroyed and many areas along the … [Read more...] about Polluted Diễn Vọng River threatens Hạ Long Bay
Prime Minister asks Vietnam Airlines to provide better services
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at Vietnam Airlines' celebrations to mark the 15th anniversary of its first direct flight to Russia. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất MOSCOW — Vietnam Airlines should offer safe and competitive services to Russia since traveling between Việt Nam and Russia is more important than ever now since the two nations are working to promote their comprehensive strategic partnership, particularly in trade and investment, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has said. Speaking at a ceremony held on Thursday by Vietnam Airlines to mark the 15th anniversary of its first direct service to Russia, he said with a modern fleet, high-quality services and well-trained pilots, Vietnam Airlines is a prestigious airline both in Việt Nam and globally. Speaking highly of its role as an ambassador to enhance the friendship and nudge Vietnamese people and land closer to the Eastern European country (rewrite), he … [Read more...] about Prime Minister asks Vietnam Airlines to provide better services
Suspected paedophile extradited from VN
The suspected paedophile was indicted on one charge of receipt and distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography in his home state in 2017. Illustrative photo globalnews.ca An American man has been extradited from Việt Nam to face child pornography charges. Larry P Smith, a 67-year-old from Canton, Ohio, was tracked down by the FBI and Canton police and brought back to his home country to face two separate charges on Wednesday, according to www.ohio.com. The suspected paedophile was indicted on one charge of receipt and distribution of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography in his home state in 2017, but had already moved to Florida and evaded detention. He moved to Việt Nam at a later date. It is unclear how long he was in the country and exactly where he lived, or whether he had contact with children while here. Smith is accused of receiving and sending images depicting minors engaged in … [Read more...] about Suspected paedophile extradited from VN