DOMESTIC
During his visit and working session in Quang Nam province, on the afternoon of February 8, in Tam Ky city, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a working session with the Standing Committee of the Quang Nam Provincial Party Committee on the socio-economic development situation. Earlier, on the same morning, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited and worked at HS Hyosung Quang Nam Group, Chu Lai Port, Chu Lai Airport and THACO Group; requiring the units to promote development, together with the whole country to achieve an 8% growth rate in 2025 and achieve double-digit growth in the coming years. In photo: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh with leaders of Quang Nam province. Photo: Duong Giang - VNA
On February 8, at Tay Yen Tu spiritual and ecological tourist area (Son Dong district), the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Giang province held the opening ceremony of the thematic exhibition: "The path of propagating Buddhism of the founders of Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhism". The exhibition introduces more than 50 images and over 100 typical artifacts selected from 11 archaeological excavation sites in recent times at the ruins and relics of Buddhism during the Ly - Tran dynasties in Bac Giang province, affirming the prosperous and widespread development of Ly - Tran Buddhism in the land of Tay Yen Tu - Bac Giang today, at the same time, it is the basis and scientific basis for Bac Giang province to continue researching and restoring the path of propagating Buddhism of the founders of Truc Lam Yen Tu Buddhism. In the photo: People and tourists visit the displayed images and artifacts. Photo: Dong Thuy - VNA
According to the Kien Giang Department of Tourism, total tourism revenue in January 2025 was over VND2,900 billion, reaching 10.4% of the yearly plan with over 897,160 tourist arrivals, reaching 8.4% of the yearly plan, of which international visitors welcomed 126,175. Of these, the island city of Phu Quoc welcomed over 611,770 visitors, international visitors welcomed 124,854, with total tourism revenue of VND2,544 billion. In the photo: Tourists come to experience Tet activities on Phu Quoc island. Photo: Le Huy Hai - VNA
On February 8, in La Ha town, Tu Nghia district, the Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs of Quang Ngai province coordinated with the People's Committee of Tu Nghia district and VSip Quang Ngai Limited Liability Company to organize the 2025 Job Fair. This time, 17 enterprises participated in the job fair with a need to recruit about 10,000 workers. The job positions are diverse in terms of qualifications and occupations, creating conditions for workers, especially unemployed workers, to access job information as well as recruitment opportunities that suit their aspirations, contributing to increasing income and improving life. In the photo: Business representatives directly interview workers at the Job Fair. Photo: Dinh Huong - VNA
At around 1 a.m. on February 8, a passenger bus with license plate 50H-35547 was traveling along the Da Nang - Da Lat route. When it reached National Highway 1, passing through Xuan Thinh Commune, Song Cau Town (Phu Yen Province), it overturned, killing 3 people on the spot and injuring 26 others. Of the 26 injured, 20 are being treated at Binh Dinh Provincial General Hospital, the rest are being treated at Song Cau Town Medical Center. The incident is under further investigation. In the photo: The passenger bus overturned. Photo: VNA
INTERNATIONAL
Speaking at a joint press conference on the morning of February 8 about the plan to acquire US Steel (US) from Nippon Steel Corporation (Japan), US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized that this would be a form of "investment", not a "merger". Previously, the administration of former US President Joe Biden issued a ruling to block the merger of the two steel manufacturing corporations on the grounds of protecting the domestic industry. In photo: US President Donald Trump (right) and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at a joint press conference after talks at the White House in Washington DC,. Photo: Kyodo/TTXVN
On February 7, Republican lawmakers in the US Senate released a new budget plan, which proposes to increase funding for President Donald Trump's priorities, including border security, energy and defense. Specifically, this plan would increase spending by 85 billion USD per year for 4 years, with a total increase of about 340 billion USD. In the photo: Senator John Thune (center), currently President of the US Senate, at a press conference after meeting President Donald Trump in Washington. Photo: Reuters/TTXVN
Arab countries on February 7 reaffirmed their firm stance against any measures aimed at removing Palestinians from their lands and resettling them in some Arab countries. This was made in separate phone calls between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Arab counterparts, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Algeria, Tunisia, Mauritania and Sudan. The diplomats stressed that the only viable way forward is to establish an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. In the photo: People evacuated from conflict return home in the Gaza Strip as a ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas movement takes effect. Photo: THX/TTXVN
The North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) published an article on February 8 emphasizing that the country's nuclear weapons are not for negotiation, but are intended to counter threats from enemies and ensure world peace. According to KCNA, North Korea's nuclear weapons are not for advertising to gain recognition from anyone, and are certainly not a bargaining chip to exchange for money. North Korea's nuclear force is used for combat to swiftly eliminate any attempt by hostile forces to infringe upon the country's sovereignty, the safety of its people, and threaten world peace. In photo (File): Hwasong-17 missile at the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army on February 8, 2023. Photo: KCNA/VNA
On February 7-8, the Chingay Parade 2025 took place at F1 Pit Building with the theme "Joy" to honor the connection between communities, generations and cultures. The Vietnamese community in Singapore participated in the event with the highlight of culinary quintessence such as pho, banh mi, and rice paper, which are very popular in Singapore. Ms. Le Thi Thu Hang - Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese - during her visit to Singapore came to support and encourage the Vietnamese community in Singapore and attended the Chingay Parade. In the photo: Artists from the Vietnamese community in Singapore performed at the Festival. Photo: Ngoc Khuong - VNA
TH (according to VNA)Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/su-kien-noi-bat-trong-nuoc-quoc-te-ngay-8-2-404820.html
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