Outstanding domestic and international events on August 2

DOMESTIC

On the afternoon of August 2, General To Lam, Politburo member and President, attended the National Day for National Security Protection in 2024 in Cua Dong ward, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.In the picture:President To Lam and delegates look at books and documents on national security protection in Cua Dong ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi.Photo: Lam Khanh - VNA

On August 2, in Buon Ma Thuot City (Dak Lak Province), Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang chaired a working session of the Socio-Economic Subcommittee to prepare for the 14th National Congress of the Party with the provinces of the Central Highlands.In the picture:Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang speaks at the meeting.Photo: Anh Dung - VNA

On August 2, in Hai Phong City, the Navy held a ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first victory of the Vietnam People's Navy and the people and army of the North (August 2 and 5, 1964 - August 2 and 5, 2024).In the picture:Leaders of the Ministry of National Defense, the Navy with delegates and veterans attended the celebration.Photo: Trong Duc - VNA

On August 2, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health organized the second "Job Fair for Young Doctors". This is not only an opportunity for young doctors who have just graduated to find suitable jobs, but also helps medical units to supplement the necessary number of personnel, especially at the grassroots level.In the picture:Commendation of doctors with outstanding achievements in the 18-month practical training program at the hospital attached to the medical station in 2024.Photo: Dinh Hang - VNA

On August 2, the Investigation Police Agency, Ho Chi Minh City Police issued an emergency arrest warrant and detained seven people including: Hoang Anh Hao, Yu Sungho, Ngo Thi Ngoc Thuy, Lee Jihyoung, Kim Ji Hoon, Kang MinCheol, Nguyen Kim Diem (Madam Yen) for prostitution brokerage. Previously, the Criminal Police Department (PC02) discovered that G&G Restaurant, No. 165/76-78 Nguyen Thai Binh (Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1), owned and directly operated by Hoang Anh Hao, Yu Sungho, Ngo Thi Ngoc Thuy, and Cho Kiwan, had activities for female attendants to "serve to z" for foreign guests.In the picture:Police urgently arrested a group of 7 people who played key roles at the restaurant.Photo: VNA

On the morning of August 2, at Km 140+400 of National Highway 26, a pickup truck with license plate 47C- 286.03 driven by Mr. TDT (residing in Krong Pac district) traveling from Krong Pac district to Buon Ma Thuot city suddenly collided head-on with a motorbike with license plate 47F1-476.48 driven by Mr. Vu Van H. (born in 1983, residing in Ea Dar commune, Ea Kar district, Dak Lak province) carrying his wife and children traveling in the opposite direction. The strong collision caused 3 members of Mr. H.'s family to die on the spot. Currently, Dak Lak provincial authorities are examining the scene, performing an autopsy, and clarifying the cause of the accident.In the picture:The strong collision damaged the front of the pickup truck with license plate 47C-286.03.Photo: VNA

INTERNATIONAL

On August 1, the US Democratic Party began electronic voting to confirm its candidate to run for President of the United States in the election scheduled to take place this November. The online vote was held instead of the in-person voting that usually takes place before the Democratic National Convention. It is likely that Ms. Kamala Harris, the current Vice President, will be confirmed as the party's candidate for the election when no other Democrats have entered the race.In the picture:Kamala Harris campaigns in West Allis, Wisconsin (USA).Photo: Kyodo/VNA

On August 1, the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its partners, also known as OPEC+, decided to maintain the current production policy. Following this decision, crude oil prices turned down in the trading session on the same day, despite the escalating tensions in the Middle East that had previously pushed up the price of "black gold". Specifically, the price of North Sea Brent crude fell by $1.32, equivalent to 1.6%, to $79.52/barrel, while the price of US light sweet crude (WTI) fell by $1.6, or 2.1%, to $76.31/barrel.In the picture:An oil well in northeastern Liaoning province, China.Photo: THX/TTXVN

As of 3:00 a.m. on August 2 (Vietnam time), the Chinese sports delegation continued to lead the 2024 Olympic medal tally after 7 days of competition with 11 gold medals, 7 silver medals and 5 bronze medals. Meanwhile, the United States - the country with the most Olympic achievements in history - made a strong breakthrough to 2nd place with 9 gold medals, 14 silver medals and 13 bronze medals.In the picture:US athletes win gold medal in women's team fencing at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France.Photo: THX/TTXVN

At least 11 people died in a fire at a five-story residential and commercial building in Chinatown in the Binondo district of Manila, the Philippines, on August 2. The fire broke out at 7:30 a.m. and was extinguished about three hours later. It is still unclear whether many people were trapped inside. The building also served as a warehouse for small traders. The cause of the fire is under investigation.In the picture:Firefighters put out the fire at the scene of the fire.Photo: gmanetwork.com/TTXVN