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NDO/VNA - The 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam officially opened at the National Convention Centre in the capital city of Hanoi on the morning of January 26.

PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc delivers opening speech at the 13th National Party Congress

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DAILY BRIEF

The High Command of Military Zone 2 in coordination with the Lao Cai provincial People's Committee organised a charity programme in Nam Chay commune, Muong Khuong district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on January 26. On the occasion, the organisers presented 140 gifts to needy households and policy beneficiaries in the commune.

Retail petrol prices rose by more than VND300 per litre from 3 pm on January 26, the fifth increase in a row, following the latest review by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance. Accordingly, the price of bio-fuel E5 RON92 increased by VND361 to a maximum of VND16,309 (US$0.71) per litre, and RON95-III by VND340 to no more than VND17,270 per litre. The prices of diesel 0.05S and kerosene were pushed up by VND395 and VND350 to cap at VND13,042 and VND11,908 per litre, respectively.

Around 4,300 runners from both at home and abroad will join the Vietnam Trail Marathon in Moc Chau, in the northern mountainous province of Son La on January 30. The participants will compete across a wide range of distances from 5 to 70km, running through the beautiful gardens of plum flowers and green tea hills of Moc Chau province.

A flower market will be held at the Ben Binh Dong route in district 8, Ho Chi Minh City from February 6 to 11, featuring nearly 600 booths showcasing various kinds of flowers, ornamental plants, and fruits. Assorted cultural and art activities will also be held under the framework of the event.

The International Association of Horticultural Producers has approved the organisation of an international flower festival in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Binh in 2023. The festival is scheduled to take place from December 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024, covering an area of 89 ha in Quang Ninh District’s Hai Ninh Commune.

Nearly 300 cyclists from both at home and abroad took part in an amateur cycling tournament in Ho Chi Minh City on January 24, part of activities to celebrate the 13^th National Party Congress, the Party’s 91^st founding anniversary and the 2021 Lunar New Year.