DOMESTIC
During the Lunar New Year 2025, the working atmosphere at the construction site of the North-South Expressway project through Quang Binh province is still very lively. Construction units have arranged workers in camps, staying at the construction site, and working through Tet to ensure the set schedule. In the photo: Officials of the Ho Chi Minh Road Project Management Board stay at the construction site, urging workers to pay labor during Tet on the North-South Expressway. Photo: Ta Chuyen - VNA
In 2025, Thai Binh province aims to increase its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) by 10.5% or more, domestic revenue reaching over VND13,000 billion, attracting investment capital reaching over VND50,000 billion, of which foreign direct investment (FDI) capital reaches over USD1.5 billion. This is a big challenge, but Thai Binh is determined to achieve the double-digit growth target. In the photo: Production activities at the branch of Toyoda Gosei Hai Phong Co., Ltd. in Thai Binh (Tien Hai Industrial Park, Tien Hai district, Thai Binh province). Photo: Thu Hoai - VNA
Fishing is a traditional occupation that has existed for nearly 100 years for fishermen in Ngoc Bich commune (Dien Chau district, Nghe An), passed down from generations of ancestors. From the production labor associated with the environment of waves and the sea, Bich Ngoc fishermen have customs, practices, and beliefs that are imbued with unique cultural features, typical of coastal residents. In particular, the "nhung pounding" custom is a unique ritual, performed at the beginning of the year with the meaning of setting out, opening the sea gate, praying for a new year, many new bumper crops. In the photo: In the minds of fishermen, boats are their second home, so when Tet comes, all boats and ships are decorated to bring the warm atmosphere of spring. Photo: Xuan Tien - VNA
The cuisine of the Jrai people - the largest ethnic minority in Gia Lai province, always bears a unique mark with rustic dishes but imbued with traditional culture. Among them, the dish of bitter eggplant and chicken gizzards wrapped in banana leaves stands out as a symbol of creativity and connection with nature, an indispensable dish in life and on Tet holidays. The chicken gizzards will be processed into the dish of bitter eggplant and chicken gizzards wrapped in banana leaves with completely natural ingredients. Bitter eggplants are grown in the home garden, washed, chopped, seasoned with salt, chili, MSG, lemongrass, shallots, mixed well with chicken gizzards to create a rich flavor. In the photo: The dishes during Tet holidays of the Jrai people, the dish of bitter eggplant and chicken gizzards wrapped in banana leaves is indispensable. Photo: Hong Diep - VNA
On January 30 (the second day of the Lunar New Year), Dien Bien Dong district, Dien Bien province held the opening ceremony of the 9th traditional bullfighting festival and cultural and sports activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025. The bullfighting festival gathered 54 large, strong bulls, carefully raised and trained, carefully selected from communes inside and outside the district. In the photo: The exciting competition of fighting bulls at the festival. Photo: Xuan Tu - VNA
INTERNATIONAL
On January 30, US President Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders related to hot topics in education such as race, gender and protests at universities, which were often discussed during his election campaign. In the photo: US President Donald Trump signs an executive order in Washington, DC Photo: THX/TTXVN
On January 29, the German Parliament passed a motion calling for stricter restrictions on immigration, a controversial move. The five-point proposal, put forward by the conservative opposition party the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), includes permanent border controls; rejecting all attempts to enter illegally without exception; forcing people to leave the country; providing more support to states in enforcing deportation obligations; and tightening residency rights for criminals and those who pose a threat. Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the decision as an “unforgivable mistake”. In the photo: A panoramic view of a session of the German Parliament in the capital Berlin. Photo: THX/TTXVN
On January 29, Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, was appointed as the country's president during the transition period. According to the spokesman for the Syrian military government, Hassan Abdel Ghani, al-Sharaa will be the country's interim president and represent Syria at international forums. Hassan Abdel Ghani also announced the immediate dissolution of all military factions and political organizations to integrate them into state institutions. In this photo: Syria's de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, December 30, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/TTXVN
Reacting after being informed of the collision between a US military BlackHawk helicopter and an American Airlines passenger plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, President Donald Trump called it a terrible accident and sent prayers to the victims. He also commented that "this was a terrible situation that should have been prevented". According to updated information from CBS News, rescue forces have found at least 18 bodies. In the photo: Rescue forces are deployed at the scene of the collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on the night of January 29. Photo: REUTERS/TTXVN
On January 30, South Korea continued to be submerged in snow and cold for the second consecutive day, disrupting traffic services and causing congestion for people returning to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said the temperature in Seoul was minus 7.4 degrees Celsius, in Gwangju and Daegu it was minus 3.2 degrees Celsius and minus 2.5 degrees Celsius, respectively, while Busan was minus 0.9 degrees Celsius and Cheorwon was also below zero degrees Celsius. In the photo: Heavy snowfall forced vehicles to slow down on the Gyeongbu Expressway, near Osan, south of Seoul, South Korea. Photo: YONHAP/TTXVN
TH (according to VNA)Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/su-kien-noi-bat-trong-nuoc-quoc-te-ngay-30-1-404186.html
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