By Joe Fotalattee
Christina Aguilera Performing In Hanoi
American singer Christina Aguilera will perform on December 20 at the Hanoi Opera House for The 2022 VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony. VinFuture will host a Science and Technology Week from December 17 to 21 that will include inspirational academic events for the scientific community, businesses, startups, and the general public.
Dog Attacks Toddler
A neighbor’s dog mauled a two-year-old boy in the northern province of Cao Bang, sending him to the hospital on Wednesday. According to hospital staff, the boy checked into Cao Bang general hospital with deep gashes on his head, face, and blood loss. The boy’s father said the dog attacked when the boy was playing outside. The youngster received rabies vaccinations along with having his wounds cleaned and stitched. His family has requested that he be moved to a hospital in Hanoi to receive more care there.
Alleged Sexual Assault At Middle School
Police in central Vietnam are investigating accusations in which three eighth-graders sexually assaulted a sixth-grade girl. According to the district’s chairman, it allegedly happened at Nghia Thang Secondary School in Tu Nghia District, Quang Ngai Province.
Asia Develop Bank Bullish On Vietnam Growth
In its Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2022 Supplement, published on December 14, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) increased its prediction for Vietnam’s economic growth this year from 60.5 percent to 70.5 percent. Vietnam’s economy grew by 8.8% in the first three quarters of 2022 due to strong performance across all sectors.