Outstanding domestic and international events on July 9

DOMESTIC

On the morning of July 9, in Hanoi, the Politburo and the Secretariat held a national conference to disseminate Regulation No. 144-QD/TW on revolutionary ethical standards of cadres and party members in the new period; Directive No. 35-CT/TW on party congresses at all levels towards the 14th National Party Congress. The conference was held directly from Dien Hong Hall, the National Assembly House and online to 15,644 points of connection of central agencies, provincial and municipal party committees directly under the Central Government and commune-level connection points, with more than 1.28 million party members. Attending the conference were President To Lam; Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh; National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man; Standing member of the Secretariat Luong Cuong; members of the Politburo, Secretariat, members of the Party Central Committee, alternate members of the Party Central Committee; leaders of central committees, ministries, branches, provincial and municipal party committees; Key leaders of Party committees and governments at all levels.In the picture:Panorama of the conference at Dien Hong Hall, National Assembly House.Photo: Phuong Hoa – VNA

On July 9, Dak Lak Provincial Youth Union organized the launching ceremony of the Green Summer Youth Volunteer Campaign 2024. The campaign was held in 15 districts, towns and cities with the participation of 7,220 youth volunteers, including 7,040 local youth volunteers and 180 student volunteers from the provincial level. The volunteers were divided into 12 specialized teams, carrying out 7 groups of activities including: New Rural Development, International Integration, For Beloved Young People, Preserving National Cultural Identity, Community Digital Transformation, Volunteer Youth Knowledge and Communication.In the picture:Presenting the flag of the 2024 Dak Lak Province Green Summer Youth Volunteer Campaign to the Campaign Command Committee.Photo: Hoai Thu – VNA

On July 9, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Lang Son province coordinated with the Center for Direct Support for Children with Disabilities and the Provincial General Hospital to organize a free surgery program for nearly 60 disadvantaged children with congenital malformations and disabilities. The program will take place until July 14, 2024, performed by a team of doctors and experts from the following hospitals: Bach Mai, Xanh Pon, Central Eye, Hanoi Medical University and Lang Son Provincial General Hospital.In the picture:Free surgery for disadvantaged children with congenital malformations and disabilities at the Program.Photo: Anh Tuan – VNA

Regarding the wood dust tank explosion accident in Binh Duong province, on July 9, information from Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City stated that among the four victims transferred, one is still in critical condition, the remaining three are in stable health. However, due to the large burn area, the victims will have to undergo prolonged treatment. After 2 days of treatment, Dr. Pham Phuoc Tien said that victim LVP suffered large-scale burns covering about 54% of the second and third degrees (including about 3% of the third degree) of his entire body and is being treated in the Intensive Care Unit, monitored 24/7. Although this case has passed the shock stage, it is still critical and the prognosis for treatment is prolonged. The remaining three cases suffered burns covering about 21-32% of their bodies; their health is currently stable, with good contact and communication. It is expected that after about 2-3 weeks, all three patients will continue to undergo surgery.In the picture:Cho Ray Hospital doctors actively treat victims of the wood dust tank explosion in Binh Duong.Photo: VNA

On July 9, Lai Chau Provincial Police informed that the Criminal Police Department had just successfully rescued a female victim who was tricked into going to Myanmar to work with the trick of luring her into doing "easy work, high salary". Specifically, in February 2023, Lo Thi P (born in 2007, residing in It Luong village, Nam So commune, Tan Uyen district) went to work in Lao Cai city because her job was unstable, so she went online to find job information. Seeing that P wanted to find a job with a good income, a stranger on social media promised to help her find a job with a salary of tens of millions of VND/month in Myanmar. This person guided and supported P to cross the border and find her way to the workplace. After arriving in Myanmar, P had all her documents confiscated by the manager and was forced to work without pay. When P intended to escape, she was stopped and beaten by the manager. Unable to bear the miserable life, P tried to inform his family and the authorities for rescue.In the picture:Lo Thi P. was returned to her family.Photo: VNA

In the second quarter of 2024, total retail sales of goods and consumer services revenue at current prices reached VND 1,558.4 trillion, up 1.2% over the first quarter and up 8.8% over the same period last year. In the first 6 months of the year, total retail sales of goods and consumer services revenue reached VND 3,098.7 trillion, up 8.6% over the same period in 2023, of which retail sales of goods in some localities increased sharply such as: Quang Ninh increased by 9.5%, Hai Phong increased by 9.0%, Da Nang increased by 7.8%, Can Tho increased by 7.6%; Hanoi increased by 6.6%, Ho Chi Minh City increased by 6.3%.In the picture:Customers shop at Big C supermarket in Hanoi.Photo: Tran Viet - VNA

INTERNATIONAL

Iran's official news agency IRNA reported on July 8 that President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call, during which they exchanged views on promoting relations between the two countries. During the call, the two leaders expressed their readiness to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit scheduled to take place in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia, in October.In the picture:Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 7.Photo: THX/TTXVN

On July 8, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk signed a bilateral security agreement during the Ukrainian leader's visit to Warsaw. The two sides held talks on defense cooperation between Ukraine and Poland and Kiev's path towards joining the European Union (EU).In the picture:Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (right) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a meeting in Warsaw, Poland, July 8.Photo: PAP/VNA

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed dissatisfaction on July 8 with the results of the defense budget negotiations of the country's three-party coalition government. Accordingly, the coalition government's 2025 budget only allocates 53 billion euros (57.4 billion USD) for the German armed forces, lower than the 58 billion euros (62.8 billion USD) requested by Minister Pistorius, in the context of Germany wanting to strengthen its military capabilities. Mr. Pistorius said the reduced budget would not allow some plans to be carried out on schedule, and he was concerned that this would affect Germany's security.In the picture(Source: German Patriot air defense system deployed at Vilnius airport, Lithuania on July 10, 2023.Photo: Reuters/VNA

The new British government will allow more than 100,000 migrants to apply for asylum, a spokesman for new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on July 8. It is expected that about 90,000 illegal immigrants in the UK who are waiting to be deported to Rwanda under the previous Conservative government's plan will be among the 102,000 people granted asylum by the new Labour cabinet.In the picture:Migrants cross the English Channel to reach Britain.Photo: Getty Images/VNA