According to the United Nations Development Programme, the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June caused an estimated US$6.7 billion in direct physical damage, equivalent to around 6 percent of the country's GDP. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes hit near Venezuela's northern coast, affecting major population and economic areas, including Caracas.
According to the United Nations Development Programme, the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on 24 June caused an estimated US$6.7 billion in direct physical damage, equivalent to around 6 percent of the country's GDP. The magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes hit near Venezuela's northern coast, affecting major population and economic areas, including Caracas.
Differences in age or perspective can sometimes spark tension at home. That said, family is usually where many of our happiest moments happen, and where we find the strength to face its toughest challenges.
A family is not only where love begins, but also where cherished values are preserved and passed down from one generation to the next. On the occasion of Việt Nam Family Day (28 June), we bring you the story of a remarkable family in Cần Thơ City. Their journey has transformed not only underprivileged patients but also members of the family themselves.
A bill setting out measures to counter false information on social media during election campaigns was passed on 26 June by the House of Representatives — the more powerful chamber of Japan's National Diet. The legislation aims to reduce the negative impact of online content deemed harmful to the fairness of elections.
For many Vietnamese abroad, it also means passing residency examinations that come with considerable pressure and challenges. In Hungary, many Vietnamese prepare for these exams not through formal classes alone, but through everyday life lessons and the enduring support of their community, far from home.
Across Viet Nam, residents are joining together to keep their neighbourhoods clean through regular clean-up activities and responsible waste disposal. In Hà Nội, one residential area has been maintaining this community-driven practice for years, helping create a cleaner and more pleasant place to live.