Outstanding domestic and international events on January 24

DOMESTIC

On the afternoon of January 24, in Hanoi, after nearly 2 days of working with a spirit of urgency, responsibility and efficiency, the 13th Party Central Committee Conference completed many tasks. In his closing speech, General Secretary To Lam stated that the Central Committee highly agreed with the Summary Report of Resolution 18-NQ/TW and the plan to streamline the apparatus of the political system. The Politburo determined that streamlining the apparatus of the political system to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and efficiency is a revolution.In the picture:Scene of the closing session of the 13th Party Central Committee Conference.Photo: Doan Tan - VNA

To celebrate the 95th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2025), on January 24, the Organizing Committee of major holidays in Ho Chi Minh City opened a photo exhibition with the theme "95 years - Pride of our Party". The exhibition will take place until February 9 at many locations, including Lam Son Park, Pasteur - Ly Tu Trong Street, Dong Khoi Street (in front of the City Department of Culture and Sports and the area opposite Chi Lang Park).In the picture:Delegates cut the ribbon to open the exhibition.Photo: Thu Hoai - VNA

On January 23 and 24, at Tam Hop border commune, the Van Dam Thuong Yeu Fund coordinated with Tam Hop Border Post, Nghe An Border Guard to organize the program "Border Spring - Tet for the poor and orphans". The program gave Tet gifts to 38 orphans and disabled children; 316 poor and near-poor households; 10 village elders and influential people in the community with a total value of more than 600 million VND.In the picture:Giving Tet gifts to orphans and disabled children in Tam Hop commune, Tuong Duong district (Nghe An).Photo: Van Ty - VNA

On January 24 (December 25), the first day of the peak travel season for people through Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi) during the Lunar New Year, the number of people traveling through the airport increased significantly compared to normal days. Each day, there will be about 90,000 passengers and 550 flights passing through the largest airport in the Northern region. Noi Bai International Airport will apply level 1 enhanced aviation security control measures starting from January 26 to February 2, 2025 (ie December 27 to the end of the 5th day of Tet) according to the decision of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam.In the picture:Noi Bai Airport is crowded with passengers checking in on the first day of the 2025 Lunar New Year peak period.Photo: Quoc Khanh - VNA

On January 23-24, Da Nang Hospital coordinated with philanthropists to organize the program "Spring At Ty Charity Bus 2025" to transport patients and their families in difficult circumstances back to their hometowns to celebrate Tet.In the picture:Philanthropists give Tet gifts to patients and their families returning home for Tet.Photo: Van Dung - VNA

Regarding the case of students of Phu Lam Primary School, My Lam Ward, Tuyen Quang City being poisoned by suspected rat poison, Bach Mai Hospital is treating and monitoring 32 children, all of whom are currently in stable health, being closely monitored, and there are no serious patients.In the picture:Doctor advises patient's family.Photo: Minh Quyet - VNA

The working group of the Economic and Drug Crime Investigation Police Team (Dong Ha City Police) has just discovered on the truck carrying nearly 640 laughing gas cylinders containing N20 gas in various sizes transported by Phan Ngoc Xich. This is the largest ever case of transporting banned laughing gas cylinders in Quang Tri province. The case is currently being further investigated and clarified by the authorities.In the picture:Laughing gas canisters were found in the car.Photo: VNA

INTERNATIONAL

With gas prices in the US being about four times lower than in Europe, US President Donald Trump has affirmed his commitment to licensing liquefied natural gas (LNG) export infrastructure projects to meet Europe’s energy needs. This statement was made by Mr. Trump in an online speech on January 23 at the World Economic Forum in Davos (Switzerland).In the picture:A gas storage facility in Zsana, Hungary.Photo: THX/TTXVN

On January 23, the head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Filippo Grandi, called for ensuring the sustainable return of Syrian refugees after the overthrow of former President Bashar al-Assad. Speaking after meeting with new Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Mr. Grandi emphasized that this trip to Lebanon is part of a regional visit to find the best solution to support the return of Syrian refugees.In the picture:Syrians return home at the Cilvegozu border crossing in Hatay province, Türkiye.Photo: THX/TTXVN

Sainsbury's, one of Britain's largest supermarket chains, has decided to cut more than 3,000 jobs as part of a restructuring effort. The initiative is part of Sainsbury's program to save £1 billion ($1.23 billion) in operating costs. Specifically, Sainsbury's intends to reorganize its head office departments, aiming to cut 20% of senior management roles in the coming months to streamline operations and reduce costs.In the photo:People shop at a supermarket in Manchester, England.Photo: THX/TTXVN