Police burns the 8,000 kilo of hashish

Northern Quang Ninh Province's police yesterday, Nov 2, destroyed 7,869 kilo of hashish, the biggest amount that have been destroyed ever in the country.

The hashish, packaged in 4,000 bars was confiscated when police seized Lu Ming Cheng, 53 and four others when they were illegally transporting hashish and money across the border of Viet Nam.

The other four were Chan Kwok Kwong, 58, Duong Chi Giai, 53, Ngan Chiu Kuen, 43, and Ieong Chi Kai, 43. The criminals were all Chinese residents.

Vietnam-RoK Peace Village inaugurated

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The Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) and the Veterans Association of Vietnam inaugurated the new Vietnam-Republic of Korea Peace Village on November 3 in Quang Nam Province.

The US$2 million foreign invested project was launched in 2008 and locates on an area of 2.6 ha in Tam Dan Commune, Phu Ninh District, Quang Nam Province. 

The village includes 10 blocks of housing, a main hall, and other facilities which will be used as a rehabilitation home for about 100 disabled veterans in Quang Nam and other central provinces.  

Their children, many of whom are affected by Agent Orange, will also be cared for and given medical treatment in the village.  

KWVA President Ryu Ji Jeol said the village will advocate peace and promote the relationship between the two countries.

Cold months predicted for northern Viet Nam

The National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) has forecast a cold spell over northern Viet Nam from December through to January, with average temperatures likely to plummet to 15 degrees Celsius or less.

Some districts in Lao Cai, Lai Chau and Cao Bang provinces have already experienced cold spells, with temperatures dipping to 6-7 degrees Celsius.

The cold is reported to have killed several cattle.

Vietnam, Laos boost cooperation in TV broadcasting

The Technical Transmission and Broadcasting Centre and its former director Phan Truong Dinh along with other four leaders of Vietnam Television (VTV) have received the Friendship Order from the Lao Prime Minister.

The honour has been recently presented by Lao Deputy Minister of Information and Culture Bouangeun Saphouvong.

Addressing the award ceremony, the Lao Deputy Minister thanked the Party and government of Vietnam and the VTV for their effective support to the Lao television sector over the years.

The centre’s acting director Dang Hong Thu said the centre has built two broadcasting stations in Laos and transmitted VTV1, VTV2 and VTV4, channels to the neighbouring country, serving Vietnamese people in Laos and northeastern Thailand.

22,000 rural labourers have new jobs

The Army Telecommunications Group (Viettel) announced on November 3 that it had created jobs for 22,000 rural labourers in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

This is due to its strategy to develop distribution outlets across the country. Viettel now has a total staff of 16,000-17,000, enjoying an average monthly income of VND1.7-1.8 million each.

They are employed to provide telecommunications services, collect call charges and take care of demanding customers.

Besides, Viettel covers their social insurance at a minimum salary level of VND730,000 per month for all staff members who meet its standards.

In Cambodia and Laos, the group focuses on sales and advertising, to create jobs for locals with an average monthly income of US$60-65 (4,000 in Cambodia and 2,000 in Laos).

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