Along with other news, please follow: Nguyen Thi That's spectacular acceleration to win stage 1 of the Tour of Thailand; Da Nang Beach is ranked among the 10 most beautiful beaches in Asia; The "wettest town in the world " attracts tourists; 150 million people can observe the total solar eclipse.
Identity cards are only valid for use in procedures and transactions until December 31, 2024.
The 2023 Identity Law , which takes effect from July 1, stipulates that if an ID card expires in the first half of 2024, it will be valid until June 30. If the ID card is still valid, it will be valid until the end of this year, which is nearly 8 months away.
Even though the identity card information recorded in transaction documents is about to expire, it is still valid. "State agencies are not allowed to request people to change or adjust information about their identity card or citizen identification card in issued documents," the Law states.
According to Government regulations, if an ID card expires but a citizen does not renew it, he/she will be warned or fined 300,000-500,000 VND.
For nearly 70 years, since the birth of the identity card, this essential identification document for citizens has undergone many changes.
In 1957, the first 9-digit identity card was issued to Vietnamese citizens from 18 years old, valid for 5 years.
In 1964, people aged 14 to 17 were issued identity cards, in addition to identity cards for people aged 18 and over.
In 1976, after the country was unified, the Government issued identity cards to all Vietnamese citizens from the age of 15. The new identity cards unified the name and national title to replace the previous identity papers in the North and the old regime in the South.
Since 1999, the ID card was first printed with a light blue pattern, adding a two-dimensional barcode on the back to prevent counterfeiting and overcome the situation of one person having multiple numbers or multiple people having the same ID number.
Nguyen Thi That dramatically accelerated to win stage 1 of the Tour of Thailand
On April 8, Nguyen Thi That won the opening stage of the Tour of Thailand 2024 in Thailand with an impressive sprint.
The Tour of Thailand 2024 kicks off with a 112.7km stage from Phitsanulok to Sukhothai Historical Park. This stage is mainly on flat roads.
The first half of the first stage was quite smooth. But before entering the second sprint point, the competition heated up with continuous attacks. The race was torn apart many times but was quickly reunited under the control of the Thai host girls.
So it was no surprise that the female cyclists remained in a tight group at the finish line as the Thai team wanted to give Jutatip Maneephan a chance to sprint for victory. However, Nguyen Thi That had a great day.
In the last 500m, she accelerated slower than her opponents. But the Vietnamese girl's momentum was maintained over the long distance, helping her to pass all her opponents one by one.
As a result, Nguyen Thi That leisurely crossed the finish line first, winning the impressive stage 1 of the Tour of Thailand 2024 right on Thai soil.
Da Nang Beach is ranked among the 10 most beautiful beaches in Asia.
The global travel review website Tripadvisor announced the ranking of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Asia in 2024, in which My Khe of Da Nang ranked 6th.
The good news about the attractiveness of this beautiful beach is not entirely surprising to Da Nang people, because the name My Khe was once voted by Forbes Magazine - a weekly business publication with the largest readership not only in the United States - as one of the 6 most beautiful beaches on the planet since 2005. Australia's Herald Sun also commented that My Khe was one of the 10 most favorite beaches in Asia in the world in 2009. Right on the digital platform Tripadvisor in 2023, My Khe beach was also ranked 8th in the list of 10 most beautiful beaches in Asia.
The remarkable thing about this good news is that after 3 years of interruption due to COVID-19, tourists around the world have again honored Vietnamese tourist destinations, including My Khe Beach, Da Nang. Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best is a prestigious award to honor top destinations voted by the travel community, not based on sentiment, bias or "social" nature. Every 12 months, there is an online vote to find the "best of the best" destinations in the tourism industry.
The "wettest town in the world" attracts tourists
Mawsynram in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya, eastern India, is the wettest place on earth. The “wettest town on earth” records more than 11,880 mm of rain a year, 11 times more than Glasgow and 22 times more than London – two cities that are also notorious for their wetness.
According to DNA India, the amount of rain in a year in Mawsynram could flood the 30-meter-high Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro to its knees.
The town's residents make a living mainly from tourism, with around 10,000 visitors a year coming here out of curiosity about life in the rainiest place, mainly from the US and UK - especially during the peak of the rainy season from June to September.
Those who do not like rain can consider traveling in April, May or October. However, it is difficult to expect a day completely free of rain, just a lighter level.
Rain in Mawsynram is unlike rain in most places. When it does rain, it often lasts for days, sometimes weeks. The record rainfall in Mawsynram was 1,003mm in June 2022, twice as much as London gets in a year.
Most of the necessities are imported because of the heavy rains, which make farming impossible. Goods brought to Mawsynram must be wrapped or dried to avoid damage from the rain. Roads are also damaged by the rain and take a long time to repair.
150 million people can observe the total solar eclipse
This total solar eclipse will move across North America, including countries like Mexico, some US states and the Atlantic coast of Canada. The last total solar eclipse across North America was 7 years ago, in 2017.
The total solar eclipse will begin in Mazatlan, Mexico at 10:50 a.m. local time (10:50 p.m. April 8, Vietnam time). It will then pass through several Mexican states before entering Texas (USA). The eclipse will then continue to move up the northeastern United States and end at the eastern tip of Canada at 2:48 p.m. local time (early morning April 9, Vietnam time).
The April 8 total solar eclipse is widespread, with a path spanning 173-196 km. The 2024 total solar eclipse will pass through many cities and densely populated areas. However, astronomy enthusiasts in Vietnam will not be able to observe this phenomenon, even if it is only a partial eclipse.
About 31.6 million people live in the path of the total eclipse. Overall, 150 million people could see the total eclipse.
A solar eclipse is a phenomenon that occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth are in a straight line. At some points on Earth, the Moon will cover part or all of the Sun, causing a solar eclipse. When the Sun is completely covered, a total solar eclipse also occurs.
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