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All the defendants are residents of Hoanh and Dong Mit villages in Dong Tam of Hanoi's My Duc District. Among them, 25 are charged with murder with penalties ranging from 12 years in prison to the death sentence. Four others are accused of resisting on-duty officers, a charge carrying penalties ranging 2-7 years in prison. … [Read more...] about Trial begins over deaths of policemen in Hanoi’s Dong Tam Commune

The committee in May submitted a proposal to the central government that would allow it to approve public service product sectors that Vietnam has not yet regulated in their economic-technical norms and unit prices, including the electric bus routes to be run by VinBus. … [Read more...] about Hanoi considers putting electric buses into service

Hanoi has detected 1,802 dengue fever cases since early this year, including two deaths, according to the municipal Department of Health. The city reported 228 dengue fever cases in 106 communes, including one fatality in Hoan Kiem District between August 31 and September 6. The districts of Thuong Tin, Nam Tu Liem, Thanh Oai and Dan Phuong were most affected. A dengue fever patient in Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Hanoi faces dengue fever outbreak

In his welcoming remarks, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc highlighted the development of ASEAN, which has become the world’s fifth largest economy, and its central role in dialogues, cooperation for peace, security and prosperity in the region. These achievements have been attested amid unprecedented changes and challenges, particularly in the COVID-19 pandemic. “Cohesive and Responsive” is not only the theme of ASEAN 2020. Together with the spirit of proactivity and responsibility, it has become the brand name of ASEAN, helping the bloc cope with difficulties and challenges, he noted. On this occasion, the PM praised the ASEAN’s efforts to help businesses resume their operation and regional people stablise their lives. The initiatives, such as The COVID-19 response fund, the ASEAN Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies have helped the bloc fight against the COVID-19 pandemic while connecting the member nations. The Prime Minister requested ASEAN foreign … [Read more...] about ASEAN 2020: 53rd ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens in Hanoi

The indictment says that Le Dinh Kinh, the 84-year-old civilian killed in the clash, his son, Le Dinh Cong and other people set up a "group of consensus" to re-occupy and divide a land lot in the commune’s Senh field among themselves. The land had been allocated for defense purposes. … [Read more...] about Death sentence sought for two cop killers in Hanoi clash