Nghe An: Highlights of March 12th

*VThe fact that gasoline and diesel prices have repeatedly reached record highs has causedThe cost of each fishing trip has nearly doubled.Many boats in Nghe An province have been left ashore because "the more they go out to sea, the more losses they incur."

Nghe An currently has over 3,400 fishing vessels (885 in Hoang Mai town, 585 in Quynh Luu district, 497 in Dien Chau district, and 345 in Cua Lo town...), of which more than 1,000 are large-capacity vessels engaged in offshore fishing. With nearly 20,000 workers in the fishing industry, this is considered one of the key economic sectors in the province. However, the reluctance of fishermen to go out to sea at this time has significantly impacted seafood catch yields and market supply.

Many fishing boats belonging to fishermen in Nghi Thuy ward (Cua Lo town) are docked due to record-high fuel prices. Photo: QA

*Llow minimum wage,Many workers do not want to be factory workers.

According to statistics, the number of workers employed in industrial zones only reached 50-65%, due to the strong resurgence of the pandemic, a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, and workers' anxiety about the disease. In addition, low income also discourages many workers from returning to work, with many seeking employment opportunities in other provinces or switching to other jobs such as construction worker, laborer, salesperson, or working abroad…

Mr. Kha Van Tam - Chairman of the Nghe An Provincial Federation of Labor, a trade union official from the Southeast Economic Zone Management Board, visited workers to inquire about their income, wages, and aspirations. Photo: PV

*DDue to a lack of investment funds for upgrading, currentlynumerous pumping stations in Nghe An provinceThe infrastructure is deteriorating, the machinery is outdated, and the efficiency of irrigation is decreasing.

Mr. Nguyen Truong Thanh, Head of the Irrigation Sub-Department, said: Nghe An currently has over 500 pumping stations, managed by agricultural cooperatives and irrigation units. The pumping station system was built in the 1970s-1990s, so it is damaged and degraded.

Pumping station No. 2 in Nam Linh (Nam Dan) is outdated and operates inefficiently. Photo: Van Truong

*NNghe An is one of the leading localities in the restoration and reopening of the economy.tourism activitiesAnd initial results show promising signs. On this occasion, Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong - Director of the Department of Tourism - had some discussions with Nghe An Newspaper regarding this issue.

Travel agencies explore new tourism products in Nghe An. Photo: Cong Kien

*SOn March 12th, the Nghe An Journalists Club in Ho Chi Minh City held a New Year's gathering for the Year of the Tiger 2022.signing a cooperation agreementwith the Nghe Tinh Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City.

Signing of a cooperation agreement between the Nghe An Journalists Club and the Nghe Tinh Business Association in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: HV

*LRegarding COVID-19 prevention and control activities, from January 11th, due to the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the community, Nghe An Urban Environment and Construction Joint Stock Company established a team of 15 members.Collecting waste from families with COVID-19 patients receiving home treatment.Accordingly, team members will wear protective gear and ride motorcycles equipped with sealed trash cans and disinfectant spray bottles to collect garbage. Since taking on the task, these workers have been provided with food and accommodation right at the company.

People who work with household waste face the risk of contracting Covid-19. Photo: DT

*PThe Criminal Police Department of the Provincial Public Security has just announced that the unit is currently18 suspects have been taken into criminal custody.to investigate and clarify acts of gambling and organizing gambling.

Previously, the Criminal Police Department of Nghe An Provincial Police, in coordination with Dien Chau District Police, conducted an operation to arrest and search 18 individuals, including 14 men and 4 women aged 23-50, who were organizing gambling activities at the farm of Pham Khac Loc (born in 1984), located in Dien Lien commune, Dien Chau district.

The individuals involved in gambling were caught red-handed. Photo: Hong Ngoc