Nghe An: Highlights on February 13

*On the morning of February 13, the Provincial People's Committee organizedreview the content and criterianew rural district in Dien Chau district. At the inspection, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van De commended and acknowledged the results of Dien Chau district which has achieved many high achievements in implementing the new rural construction program. At the same time, he directed the locality to resolutely solve the problem of rural sanitation and environment.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Van De and the delegation visited Dien Xuan Primary School. Photo: Xuan Hoang

*The sea and coastal areas are considered a superior advantage of Nghe An that needs to be focused on and used reasonably and effectively, and must be placed in a worthy position in the development process.development strategycountry in general, Nghe An province in particular, this is the recommendation of Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Chu Hoi - Permanent Vice President of Vietnam Fisheries Association, former Director of the Institute of Fisheries Economics and Planning in the process of giving comments on the Summary of 10 years of implementing Resolution No. 26 of the Politburo on the direction and tasks for developing Nghe An province until 2020.

Cua Hoi Bridge connecting Nghe An and Ha Tinh across Lam River will expand the connectivity of Nghe An's eastern economic corridor. Photo: Thanh Cuong

*These past few days,Valentine gift market(February 14) has become bustling. According to records, the price of fresh flowers has increased sharply (doubled compared to Tet), the price of gift items such as cosmetics, handbags, jewelry has increased slightly, purchasing power has increased by 20-30% compared to normal days.

Flower shops are always crowded during this holiday. Photo: Thanh Phuc

*Although there have been many warnings, there have even been cases of people falling into Lam River, however, theensure safety at Phuong ferry, Thanh Chuong district has not been seriously implemented.

People get on and off the boat using only a rudimentary plank and almost never wear life jackets during the journey. Photo: QA

*Over the past 4 months, the North Canal route (Vinh City)heavily pollutedbecause of wastewater overflowing. The cause was checked and determined to be due to the incident of mud and sand settling in some sewer lines, separation wells, and manholes.

Wastewater from a closed canal is overflowing into the North Canal (photo taken on February 10, 2023). Photo: Nhat Lan

*In the past 17 days, Vinh City Police have discovered and36 cases of alcohol concentration violations were handled., fined 275.5 million. On the night of February 11, 150 cases were checked, 7 cases of drivers participating in traffic were found to have violated alcohol concentration, fined more than 100 million VND.

Traffic police set up checkpoints to check alcohol levels on the streets of Vinh city. Photo: Vuong Linh