Outstanding domestic events last week

(Baonghean.vn) - The 2nd session of the 14th National Assembly; The Government's regular October meeting; Disciplinary action against former Minister Vu Huy Hoang; Fire at a karaoke bar in Cau Giay (Hanoi), 13 people died; Vietnam elected as a member of the United Nations International Law Commission;... are the outstanding events in the country last week.

1 - Continuing the 2nd session, 14th National Assembly

The National Assembly spent most of its time discussing the socio-economic situation last week.

On November 1, the National Assembly discussed the 5-year financial plan; goals, orientations for capital mobilization, use and public debt management for the 2016-2020 period; medium-term public investment plan for the 2016-2020 period. Discussed the results of the state budget implementation in 2016; the state budget estimate and the central budget allocation plan for 2017. Minister of Finance Dinh Tien Dung spoke to explain and clarify issues raised by National Assembly deputies.

November 2: Discussion in the hall about: Economic restructuring plan for the 2016-2020 period; Results of the implementation of the 2016 socio-economic development plan, the 2017 socio-economic development plan; Government members give explanations and clarifications on issues raised by National Assembly deputies.

November 3: Continued discussion on socio-economic issues. Government members gave explanations and clarified issues raised by National Assembly deputies. November 4: Discussion on the implementation of the national target program on new rural construction (2010-2015 period) associated with restructuring the agricultural sector.

2 - Regular meeting of the Government in October 2016

Illustration photo.

The regular Government meeting in October opened on the morning of October 29 with many contents discussed to complete the target of promoting exports and creating a strong momentum for economic growth in the last quarter of 2016 from 7.1 to 7.3%; at the same time, well controlling inflation not exceeding the ceiling of 5% this year.

Speaking at the opening session, the Prime Minister assessed that this October, the Government successfully organized the biggest diplomatic events of the year, which were 3 international conferences: CLMV 8, ACMECS 7 and WEF-Mekong. The conference attracted the attention and participation of leaders of countries, businesses, development partners such as the United Nations, the World Bank (WB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), ambassadors of countries, leading corporations and groups in the world and Vietnam, the largest number ever.

With its efforts in organizing the event, Vietnam has demonstrated its role and position in the region and the world, leaving a good impression on the conference participants, especially on the initiatives of the host country during the organization process. The Prime Minister said that these are good experiences serving the preparation for the APEC 2017 Conference.

3 - Disciplinary action against former Minister Vu Huy Hoang

Former Minister of Industry and Trade Vu Huy Hoang.

On November 2, the Secretariat met under the chairmanship of General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to consider disciplinary action in personnel work against the Party Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Mr. Vu Huy Hoang (former member of the Party Central Committee, former Secretary of the Party Committee, former Minister of Industry and Trade).

Mr. Vu Huy Hoang's violations and shortcomings have caused serious consequences, affecting the reputation of the Party Executive Committee, the Ministry of Industry and Trade and him personally.

The Secretariat requested the Government Party Committee to coordinate with the National Assembly Party Delegation to direct the implementation of the administrative disciplinary process against Mr. Vu Huy Hoang to ensure consistency and timeliness with Party discipline according to regulations.

4 - Floods continue to rage in the Central region, causing great loss of life and property.

Floodwaters reached the roofs of houses in many areas in Quang Binh.

As of November 5, 2016, floods in the central region in recent days have killed 10 people and left 5 missing.

Regarding people, 10 people died, an increase of 4 people compared to the quick report on November 3, of which the bodies of 3 missing people were found in Phu Yen (Quang Binh: 3 people, Quang Tri: 2 people, Dak Lak: 1 person, Binh Dinh: 1 person, Phu Yen: 3 people);

The floods left 5 people missing, 45 houses collapsed and swept away, 60 houses damaged, 9,367 houses flooded. Some sections of national/provincial highways: Khanh Le - Lam Dong route (Khanh Hoa); DT.709 (Ninh Thuan) are still flooded, traffic is cut off.

The Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control said that it will continue to monitor the developments of natural disasters and floods; guide vessels to escape and not enter dangerous areas; and instruct vessels to tie up at anchoring areas, especially on islands.

Proactively evacuate people from areas at risk of flash floods, landslides, and inundation; check the safety of reservoirs to ensure the safety of dams and downstream areas, especially reservoirs that are releasing floodwaters, are full of water, and are discharging floodwaters to downstream areas in neighboring Cambodia.

5 - Vietnam elected as member of the United Nations International Law Commission

Ambassador, Dr. Nguyen Hong Thao - Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

According to the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on November 3, 2016, at the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Vietnam's candidate, Vietnamese Ambassador to Kuwait Nguyen Hong Thao, was elected as a member of the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC) for the 2017-2021 term.

This is the first time a representative of Vietnam has been elected to the International Law Commission. The fact that a Vietnamese candidate has become a member of this important body of the United Nations demonstrates Vietnam's international position, prestige and increasingly extensive participation in multilateral forums and the United Nations, and the international community's recognition of Vietnam's positive and responsible contributions to the common work of the international community.

At the same time, this result also demonstrates the recognition and trust of international friends in the personal capacity of Ambassador, Dr. Nguyen Hong Thao.

6 - Fire at karaoke bar in Cau Giay (Hanoi), 13 people died

Fire scene.

The fire was discovered at around 2pm on November 1st, starting from a karaoke bar and quickly spreading to neighboring houses on Tran Thai Tong Street, Dich Vong Hau Ward, Cau Giay, Hanoi. After 7 hours of firefighting, authorities discovered 13 dead victims. The facades of 4 houses about 8 stories high were completely burned down. Many motorbikes and cars were damaged.

Regarding the fire, the Prime Minister requested the Hanoi People's Committee to take timely measures to support the victims and their relatives, and direct localities to strengthen inspections and resolutely suspend the operations of karaoke bars and restaurants that do not comply with fire prevention and fighting regulations.

The Standing Committee of the Hanoi Party Committee directed the City Police to coordinate with relevant forces to quickly examine the scene and investigate the cause of the fire.

7 - Meritorious Artist Pham Bang passed away

Pham Bang and Quoc Khanh in the comedy skit Directed and performed.

Artist Pham Bang passed away at 8pm on October 31st after 2 months of treatment for hepatitis and cholangitis at Hong Ngoc Hospital. Leaving behind much grief for colleagues and fans across the country.

Meritorious Artist Pham Bang was born in 1931 in Hanoi. He is both a stage artist and a comedian. He is famous for his comedic roles that bring laughter to many audiences.

In 1959, he joined the amateur drama troupe of poet Hoang Cam and writer Nguyen Huy Tuong. He was then recruited into the Hanoi Performing Arts Troupe. When the Hanoi Drama Theatre was established, he took on many roles, becoming famous for his villainous roles.

In addition, he also participated in many comedy skits, Tet comedy, Gala laughter, End of year meeting... Participated in the films Saint's Day, Motherland. In 1993, artist Pham Bang was awarded the title of Meritorious Artist.

8 - Another person won the lottery worth nearly 65 billion VND

Vietlott's special prize on the afternoon of November 2 has a total value of nearly 65 billion VND.

The results of the Vietlott computerized lottery on the evening of November 2nd continued to determine one more person winning the Jackpot prize worth nearly 65 billion VND.

According to the results announced on the website of the Vietnam Computerized Lottery Company (Viettlott), the special prize winners on the evening of November 2nd were numbers 03, 05, 08, 10, 13, 22. The prize value this time is 64.8 billion VND.

In this lottery, there were also 79 first prize winning tickets worth 10 million VND/prize, 4,255 second prizes (300,000 VND/prize) and 66,894 third prizes (30,000 VND/prize). This is the 46th drawing since this type of lottery was officially launched in July.

Previously, in the 39th lottery draw on October 16, the first winner of the electronic lottery ticket was determined to be worth more than 92 billion VND, after tax, the remaining was more than 83 billion VND. Thus, the two Jackpot winning rounds were only more than 2 weeks apart.

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