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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

According to the transport department’s plan, ten new green-energy bus routes will be operated by Vingroup’s passenger transportation establishment VinBus, using from 150 to 200 electric buses manufactured by the conglomerate’s automaker VinFast. … [Read more...] about Hanoi considers putting electric buses into service

The current weather is among the factors accounting for the increase in dengue fever patients. Localities are urged to spray chemicals to kill mosquitoes in high-risk areas or areas with dengue fever patients. More work also needs to be done to raise people’s awareness of the disease. Dr Nguyen Kim Thu from the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases said unlike virus-infected diseases that patients can recover without being treated for 3-5 days, those who contract dengue fever can be in critical condition for 4-7 days if not being provided with timely and proper treatment. The problem even can lead to death. People are advised to visit doctors quickly if they have symptoms of vomiting, bellyache, fever or nosebleeds. … [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

On December 31, some units of the Ministry of National Defense, in collaboration with local authorities, began building a fence for the Mieu Mon airport, which covers more than 236 hectares in communes of My Luong, Tran Phu, Dong Lac in Chuong My District and Dong Tam in My Duc District. … [Read more...] about Death sentence sought for two cop killers in Hanoi clash