A tree over 10 meters tall and more than 20 centimeters in diameter suddenly fell onto the road in Tam Thang ward during a thunderstorm on 28/8, injuring a woman on a motorbike.
Officials and the public enjoyed interactive exhibits featuring flight simulation, target shooting, robots, and train travel at the 80th Anniversary National Achievements Exhibition in Hanoi, hosted by the Ministry of National Defense, Ministry of Public Security, and Ministry of Science and Technology.
After two passes over Ba Dinh Square, a Su-30MK2 fighter jet broke formation, engaged its afterburners, and soared vertically like a drill into the sky.
A new bus terminal in Hoc Mon district, opened on 28/8, will increase bus parking capacity and support the restructuring of the public transport network in Ho Chi Minh City.
A couple died and their two children are in critical condition, suspected of carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator used while sleeping during a power outage following Typhoon Kajiki on 28/8.
The city will raise financial support for women who have two children before the age of 35 from 3 million to 5 million VND, while also providing pre- and postnatal screenings for mothers and babies from poor and near-poor families.
Building on 80 years of tradition, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh affirms the government's dedication to fulfilling its mission and guiding the nation into a new era of prosperity.
Compared to the beginning of the term, Ho Chi Minh City's Standing Committee and the city's administration have undergone significant changes due to the merger with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau provinces, and personnel decisions made by the Politburo.
At the 80th Anniversary of National Achievements Exhibition, visitors to the Ministry of National Defense exhibit can wear virtual reality glasses and role-play as soldiers driving trucks on the Ho Chi Minh trail during wartime.
The "80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness" exhibition opened on 28/8 at the National Exhibition Center and will run until 5/9, offering free admission to the public.
Crowds packed Hanoi's iconic streets, including those near the Grand Opera House, Flag Tower, and Hanoi Railway Station, cheering on parade formations during the rehearsal on 27/8.
General Secretary To Lam emphasized the urgency for Vietnam to make breakthroughs in the remaining time leading up to the Party's 100th anniversary, or risk falling behind and missing historical opportunities.
Highways 1, 10, 45, and 217 passing through Cam Thuy, Hoat Giang, Tay Do communes, and others are experiencing partial closures due to rising floodwaters, reaching nearly one meter in some areas.
Residents in Ha Tinh and Nghe An provinces suffered billions of dong in losses after Typhoon Kajiki flattened melon farms, collapsed coastal restaurants, and swept hundreds of thousands of shrimp out to sea.
Remains of soldiers who died during the war, discovered in August, have been recovered and laid to rest at the provincial martyrs' cemetery in Dong Tam commune.
From this afternoon, the rain will mostly stop in Hanoi, with sunshine returning to many areas, creating favorable conditions for the rehearsal in preparation for the A80 grand celebration. By 8 a.m. on 2/9, the weather is expected to be clear.
General Secretary To Lam announced that the 14th Central Committee is projected to have over 10% of its members under the age of 47, along with 10-12% women and ethnic minority members.
