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Nghe An: Highlights of March 9th

Nguyen Nguyen - Huu Quan March 9, 2026 18:39

Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee Vo Trong Hai inspects election preparations in localities; Gasoline and diesel prices rise, businesses and people find ways to adapt; The unique custom of running to vomit at the Corn Temple Festival; Striker Nguyen Dinh Bac makes it into the top 19 nominations for Outstanding Young Vietnamese Faces 2025... These are some of the highlights of the day.

* On the morning of March 9th,Comrade Vo Trong Hai, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Nghe An Province- The Deputy Head of the Steering Committee and Vice Chairman of the Provincial Election Committee inspected election preparations at several polling stations in Cua Lo ward and the communes of Hai Loc, Phuc Loc, and Van Kieu.

Chủ tịch UBND tỉnh Võ Trọng Hải cùng đoàn công tác kiểm tra công tác chuẩn bị tại khu vực bỏ phiếu số 31 (khối Thành Công), phường Cửa Lò. Ảnh: Thành Duy
Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Vo Trong Hai and the delegation inspected the preparations at polling station No. 31 (Thanh Cong block), Cua Lo ward. Photo: Thanh Duy

* Today, candidates for the 16th National Assembly and the 19th Provincial People's Council continued to hold meetings with voters in their localities before the elections.

Toàn cảnh Hội nghị tại điểm cầu xã Quỳnh Lưu. Ảnh: Thanh Toan
Overview of the voter outreach meeting, held both in-person and online, at the Quỳnh Lưu commune's meeting point. Photo: Thanh Toàn.

* In the atmosphere leading up to the great national holiday, the people in the highlands are eagerly anticipating it.Waiting for election day with faith and hope.We hope to select truly outstanding delegates who represent our will and aspirations, and who will contribute to the development of our homeland.

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Voters in the mountainous region of Nghe An are ready for the big day. Photo: Cong Kien.

* The sharp rise in gasoline and diesel prices in recent days has had a noticeable impact on many sectors of the economy and social life. In light of this reality, businesses and citizens are required to address the following issues.We must quickly find ways to adapt..

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The transportation industry is directly affected by fuel prices. Photo: QA

* Within the framework of the Cờn Temple Festival 2026 in Quỳnh Mai ward,fishing prayer ceremonyThe event was held solemnly with many traditional rituals, including the "running and vomiting" custom - a unique procession and palanquin-throwing ritual of the local fishermen, creating a lively atmosphere that attracted a large number of locals and tourists.

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The climax of the ceremony is when the palanquin is tossed into the air by the fishermen in a coordinated manner and then caught back down rhythmically. Photo: Minh Quan

*Nguyen Dinh BacThe striker, currently playing for Hanoi Police FC, has officially been shortlisted among the 19 nominees for the Outstanding Young Vietnamese Award 2025.

Tiền đạo Nguyễn Đình Bắc trong màu áo đội tuyển quốc gia Việt Nam.
Dinh Bac is eager to contribute to Vietnamese football.

Nguyen Nguyen - Huu Quan