Outstanding domestic and international events on July 4

DOMESTIC

On July 4, in Hanoi, President To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the conference to review the work in the first 6 months of the year and deploy tasks for the last 6 months of 2024 of the Central Public Security Party Committee. Speaking at the conference, President To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh acknowledged and commended the outstanding achievements and results of the Central Public Security Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security in the past time. Regarding the direction and tasks in the coming time, President To Lam highlighted a number of contents that need to be implemented, in which the Central Public Security Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security focus on leading and directing the work of Party building and building the People's Public Security force; continue to promote the spirit of "setting an example", "taking the lead", effectively leading and directing the work of preventing and combating corruption and negativity, with the spirit of "non-stop, non-stop", "no forbidden zones, no exceptions, regardless of who that person is"...In the picture:President To Lam speaks at the conference.Photo: Nhan Sang-VNA

On July 4, at the National Assembly House, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man received a delegation of the Lao and Cambodian Women's Union and Businesswomen on the occasion of the delegation's participation in the Forum on Connecting and Exchange of Businesswomen of the Three Countries with the theme "Women Entrepreneurs and Green Economy" in Hanoi. Speaking at the meeting, the National Assembly Chairman emphasized that the delegation's visit and work this time will continue to contribute to promoting and strengthening the traditional friendship, especially between the three Parties, States, people and women of Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia, which has been cultivated by generations of senior leaders and people of the three countries. The National Assembly Chairman affirmed that the Party, State and people of Vietnam always attach importance to, preserve and promote the traditional friendship with the Parties, States and people of Laos and Cambodia.In the picture:National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man with delegates of the Women's Union and businesswomen of Cambodia and Laos.Photo: Doan Tan - VNA

On July 4, in Hanoi, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) organized a workshop on “Solutions to protect customers using banking services” to provide information, exchange and discuss the current situation and propose solutions to protect customers using banking services today.In the picture:Mr. Luu Danh Duc - Deputy General Director and Director of Information Technology Division of Saigon - Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SHB) spoke at the workshop.Photo: Le Phuong - VNA

On July 4, Phu Yen Provincial Youth Union organized the program "Phu Yen Youth - Gratitude to Heroes". At the program, the TeamLee youth group restored and presented 60 portraits to the relatives of martyrs' families in Phu Yen province and martyrs from Hai Duong who died in Phu Yen province. This is a meaningful activity of the youth of Phu Yen and Hai Duong provinces on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2024) and towards the 65th anniversary of Phu Yen - Hai Duong twinning (January 9, 1960 - January 9, 2025).In the picture:TeamLee members present portraits to relatives of martyrs' families.Photo: Xuan Trieu – VNA

From 3:00 p.m. on July 4, the Ministry of Industry and Trade - Ministry of Finance decided to adjust the retail price of gasoline nationwide, specifically as follows: E5RON92 gasoline: no higher than VND 22,461/liter (an increase of VND 447/liter compared to the current base price), lower than RON95-III gasoline by VND 1,091/liter; RON95-III gasoline: no higher than VND 23,552/liter (an increase of VND 542/liter compared to the current base price); 0.05S diesel: no higher than VND 21,176/liter (an increase of VND 487/liter compared to the current base price); kerosene: no higher than VND 21,216/liter (an increase of VND 602/liter compared to the current base price); Madut 180CST 3.5S oil: not higher than 17,534 VND/kg (increase 88 VND/kg compared to current base price).In the picture:Buy and sell gasoline and oil at Petrolimex gasoline and oil business points.Photo: Tran Viet - VNA

The Drug Crime Investigation Police Department, Kien Giang Provincial Police, is temporarily detaining 4 subjects to investigate the act of organizing the illegal use and trading of drugs. Previously, Tan Hiep District Police caught these subjects red-handed committing drug crimes in Dong Tien Quarter, Tan Hiep Town, with seized evidence including 87 tablets and 50 nylon bags containing drugs.In the picture:The subjects were detained for criminally organizing the use and illegal trading of drugs.Photo: VNA

On July 4, Bu Dop Border Guard Station, Binh Phuoc Provincial Border Guard handed over two subjects Nguyen Hai Nam (35 years old) and Tran Anh Tuan (19 years old, both residing in Phuoc Long town, Binh Phuoc province) along with evidence of a truck and 35 kg of illegal fireworks to Bu Dop District Police for investigation and handling of the act of transporting prohibited goods.In the picture:Two suspects and evidence were arrested.Photo: VNA

INTERNATIONAL

On July 3, US President Joe Biden affirmed that he will continue to represent the Democratic Party in the 2024 US presidential election scheduled to take place in early November. The US leader made the affirmation during discussions with campaign staff as well as meetings with Democratic lawmakers and governors that took place on the same day, responding to calls for him to drop out after an unimpressive live debate performance with Republican opponent Donald Trump last week.In the picture:US President Joe Biden (center) speaks during a visit to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Photo: Kyodo/VNA

Millions of voters across the UK will head to the polls on July 4 to elect a new House of Commons after a six-week campaign by political parties since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for an early general election on May 22. Counting will begin as soon as polling stations close at 10 p.m. The British people will know who will be the country's next leader early on the morning of July 5, when most constituencies will have finished counting their votes.In the picture:British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife after voting at the House of Commons polling station in London.Photo: Reuters/VNA

On July 4, the Islamist movement Hamas announced that it had sent new proposals to Qatari mediators regarding a deal to end the nearly nine-month war in the Gaza Strip. The statement from Hamas stated that the movement had discussed a number of ideas with the mediators to prevent actions that would harm the Palestinian people. A few days ago, Hamas also said that it had received a new proposal from the United States to resume indirect negotiations with Israel, aiming to reach a ceasefire agreement and return hostages.In the picture:Palestinians evacuate from the eastern area of ​​Khan Younis city, southern Gaza Strip.Photo: THX/TTXVN