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Suspects Detained In Gambling Investigation

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by Joe Fotalattee

On January 25, according to information from Dong Nai Provincial Police, the police of Trang Bom district detained suspects related to a gambling investigation.

Initial reports state that the Trang Bom district police made arrests on January 23, 2023, at 15:50, at the “Duong” drink shop in the C2 area of the Thuan An hamlet, Song Thao commune. Arrested include Chan Cam Sang (born 1991, living in Thuan An hamlet, Song Thao commune, Trang Bom district); Vong Phan Soi (born 1969, living in Dak Quoeng village, Quang Tan commune, Tuy Duc district, Dak Nong province); Hau Ngoc Minh (born 1980, living in Tan Viet hamlet, Bau Ham commune, Trang Bom district); and Sy A Mui (born 1982, living in Thuan Truong hamlet.

The amount of 10.53 million VND from the game, and 41.84 million VND on the subjects, a set of shaking dice, seven mobile phones, and eight motorcycles were among the items the police confiscated on the scene.

The subjects were brought to Trang Bom District Police for further investigation and handling by law.

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Vietnam’s First Female President

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By Joe Fotalattee

The Standing Committee of the National Assembly announced on January 18th that Vo Thi Anh Xuan, 53, is the acting president of Vietnam.

President Anh Xuan is Vietnam’s first female president in history and replaces Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who resigned from the position a day earlier.

President Anh Xuan will serve in the position until the National Assembly (NA) elects a new president, according to state media, which did not provide an exact date or time for the election.

President Anh Xuan’s appointment complies with the 2013 Constitution, the NA Organization Law, and Politburo’s decision, which is the supreme decision-making body in the nation.

She was born in the province of An Giang in the Southwest. and held positions in her hometown before being chosen vice president in April 2021.

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HCMC Prepares For Potential Post-Tet COVID-19 Outbreak

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by Joe Fotalattee

Tet will increase the risk of bringing sub-variants into Vietnam due to exchange, travel, and cross-border trade. The health sector in Ho Chi Minh City has mobilized medical resources to effectively prevent and control the COVID-19 epidemic.

The Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health suggested that the heads of 51 medical facilities prepare personnel specialized in emergency resuscitation. Within 24 hours from activation request, hospitals are to be ready to treat patients at field hospitals.

Officials have planned for seven scenarios and levels of potential outbreaks.

In preparation for scenario 1, the hospital in Binh Chanh district, at 9A-B Nguyen Van Linh street has a capacity of 100 beds for intensive care, and this hospital prepared drills on January 17.

The seven scenarios being prepared by public health officials:

  • Scenario 1: 100 beds require 162 people, including 54 doctors and 108 nurses.
  • Scenario 2: 300 – 600 beds (with 100 resuscitation beds) require 240 people, including 80 doctors and 160 nurses.
  • Scenario 3: 600 – 900 beds (with 150 resuscitation beds) need 348 people, including 116 doctors and 232 nurses.
  • Scenario 4: 900 – 1,200 beds (with 200 resuscitation beds), needing 474 people, including 158 doctors and 316 nurses.
  • Scenario 5: 1,200 – 1,500 beds (with 250 resuscitation beds) require 588 people, including 196 doctors and 392 nurses.
  • Scenario 6: 1,500 – 1,800 beds (with 300 resuscitation beds) require 708 people, of which 236 doctors and 472 nurses.
  • Scenario 7: Over 1,800 beds (with 450 resuscitation beds) need 954 people, of which 318 doctors and 636 nurses.
Education
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New Majors And Admission Policies In 2023

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by Joe Fotalatte

Universities in Vietnam offer new majors and admission policies in 2023 including programs in veterinary, data science, Korean language, digital marketing, and more.  Here’s a breakdown of some new programs courtesy of VNA:

Foreign Trade University introduced political economy and international Economy programs at its main campus. For all three facilities in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Quang Ninh, the overall target of admissions is 4,100.

The Hanoi University of Industry intends to launch several majors, including linguistics, smart manufacturing engineering, renewable energy, and biomedical engineering technology.

The Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance has announced the launch of a new training program in digital marketing. The school’s overall target enrollment is 6,610 students for 34 training majors.

The University of Water Resources announced that it will open three new majors, Korean Language, Chinese Language, and Economic Law, with an expected target of 40 students, as part of the project to enroll full-time undergraduate students in 2023.

A new application for Logistics and Supply Chain Management is being finished by Ho Chi Minh City University of Management and Technology. The university made an official announcement about the enrollment of students majoring in multimedia communication in 2023.

Five new majors will be available at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Food Industry, including financial technology, data science, law, logistics and supply chain management, and e-commerce.

Pham Ngoc Thach Medical University has a newly established branch of Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy, which will initially train doctors in traditional medicine and pharmacy.

An Giang University announced that it would open and take applications for the major in university-level formal training in a brand-new field of study, veterinary medicine.

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News Briefs January 18, 2023: Vietnam President Resigns, Sleeper Bus Accident Kills Three, Stealing From Teachers

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By Joe Fotalattee

Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc Resigns

Following several changes in the country’s leadership, Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc declared he would step down. Following the dismissal of two deputy prime ministers, Pham Binh Minh and Vu Duc Dam, Phuc is the third high-level official to either resign from his position or be fired from it this month. On Wednesday, the National Assembly will convene to formally accept the resignation.

As president, Phuc had a significant influence on Politburo, the body that set the Communist Party of Vietnam’s policies. In a statement from his party, he was thanked for his service but it was also made clear that he was accountable for any infractions committed by those who worked for him.

Sleeper Bus Accident Kills Three

At 2 a.m. this morning, January 18, a sleeper bus lost control, flipped, and collided with three motorcycles while it was traveling on Highway 6 in Hoa Binh province. Twenty people were hurt and three people died immediately.

In an interview with Tuoi Tre Online on January 18, a representative of the People’s Committee of Tong Dau commune (Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province) stated that the police department was investigating the traffic collision.

As soon as he entered the boundaries of Tong Dau commune, he lost control of his brakes, collided with three motorcycles, struck the right side rail, and overturned.

Stealing From Teachers

Tuoi Tre reported police in Ho Chi Minh City are looking for a man who broke into a primary school in Thu Duc City on Monday during a ceremony honoring the flag and stole VND15 million (US$640) from numerous teachers.

 

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Circle K Roof Collapses On Customers

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By Joe Fotalatte

This morning on January 18th, many workers and customers were crushed beneath a sudden collapse of the ceiling of the Circle K store in Ward 4, District 4.

The first person was removed from the scene at 9:45 am, and the victim’s body bore numerous wounds was unresponsive.

“I heard a loud bang while I was inside the house. Some people shouted for help loudly, but nobody could get in because the door was blocked by goods”, neighbor Ms. Huong told VnExpress.

The shop has reportedly been closed for a few days for repairs, it has recently started up again.

It is impossible to estimate the precise number of victims trapped inside, according to Colonel Huynh Quang Tam, Head of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department of the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department.

According to Colonel Tam, the first victim was a female. “The rescue force is pumping oxygen into the scene and dismantling steel structures, loading and unloading goods to take the victims out.”

Steel frames and heavy objects threw 9th graders to the ground.

The store overstocked Tet goods, causing an overload that caused the iron floor to collapse, according to Major Hung Nguyen Thuan, deputy head of the rescue team.

Four of the store’s eight ground-floor employees working at the cashier counter were able to flee when the incident occurred.

Major Thuan stated that reaching the victims required the use of numerous bracing devices because the steel structure of the floor had changed and large objects had blocked the entrances. The rescue operations are ongoing.

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Groundbreaking Industrial Cafe Opens In District 1

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Satire by Joe Fotalattee

Cafe Box, a modern yet sleek cafe, opened today in the Bin Chanh Ward of District 1, with an industrial theme. Owner Nguyen Chanh describes the move as groundbreaking, “We have never seen so little effort put into design and aesthetics before, as we did nothing other than gutting the building of all original soul.”

Cafe Box is not the first industrial-themed cafe in Saigon and it won’t be the last. Notable homogenized factory-inspired cafes include The Coffee House and Be Mind.

“Sure they were the first, but now there’s a multitude of options of people willing to be surrounded with concrete and glass as if they were at a human zoo or Federal minimum security prison,” said customer Tammy Pon. Pon now patronizes both the Coffee House and Cafe Box.

The best part according to Pon, is that no one even looks or talks to one another, and they all have their heads in their phones. “I think when you combine the modern look with some earbuds it is synergistic, it says “Don’t talk to me, I have no taste and no social skills.” However, many customers still choose to play their music and mean TikTok videos as loud as possible in an attempt to stand out from the zombies entering their own cafe coffins.

Chanh explained the holistic approach to his brand, “We wanted something that captured the essence of our brand. We plan on putting as much effort into the service and the product. We didn’t even buy a can of paint for this place and not a single plant. Pointing to a mold stain on the wall, “That’s the original concrete exposed there!”

Now that the local community has moved to live with the pandemic, Chanh is amazed at his continued success. … Read more