Cho Moi district has installed landslide warning signs, barricades to prevent people and vehicles from entering the area at risk of landslides. (Photo: Thanh Sang/VNA) On the afternoon of June 15, information from the People’s Committee of An Giang province said that the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Thanh Binh signed Decision No. 1289/QD-UBND declaring an emergency situation of landslide on the banks of Rach Ong Chuong section. km16+250-km16+300, Provincial Road 946 in Cho Moi district. Before that, around 8:30 a.m. on June 8 at the area Km16+250, near Xa Mach bridge, Provincial Road 946 (Cho Moi district, An Giang province) a landslide occurred on the banks of the Ong Chuong river with a length of about 50m and 2m deep into the roadbed. The landslide has completely collapsed the roof of the roadbed and is in danger of spreading, affecting traffic safety. According to Decision 1289, the People’s Committee of An Giang province requested the Department of Natural Resources and Environment of the province to zone areas at risk of particularly dangerous landslides, to put up signs of particularly dangerous landslides, to set up safety corridors. safety and organize the monitoring and monitoring of landslides, timely report proposals to the Provincial People’s Committee. In particular, the People’s Committee of Cho Moi district is responsible for monitoring landslides, promptly handling the relocation of people and properties out of areas at risk of particularly dangerous landslides; notify and put up landslide warning signs, barricades to prevent people and vehicles from entering areas at risk of landslides; coordinate with units to arrange guard forces to closely monitor landslide developments and maintain security and order in the area. The Provincial People’s Committee also requested the Provincial Department of Transport to coordinate with the Provincial Police and relevant units to organize the channeling and regulation of waterway and road traffic through the landslide area. The Provincial People’s Committee assigned the Department of Transport to urgently select a qualified and experienced consulting unit and construction contractor, and organize the formulation of urgent handling plans; mobilize forces and materials for urgent handling in accordance with law. Relating to the landslide area Ong Chuong canal , section Km16+250-Km16+300 on Provincial Road 946, before that An Giang Department of Transport also announced to limit the load and regulate traffic for all kinds of vehicles that need to circulate on the route. Provincial road 946 and Ong Chuong river from 14:00 on 11/6. Accordingly, only two-wheeled vehicles and rudimentary vehicles are allowed to pass through the landslide area. The remaining means of transport when wishing to go from Long Xuyen city to Cho Moi and other nearby localities or vice versa, they need to move in the direction of Provincial Road 944 and Provincial Road 942. Load capacity of less than 100 tons is circulated on the Ong Chuong river route. The landslide on the north bank of Cai San canal affects people’s traffic. (Photo: Thanh Sang/VNA) On the morning of June 15, the North bank of Cai San canal at Thoi Thanh hamlet, My Thanh ward, Long Xuyen city, An Giang province also had a serious landslide, affecting traffic in the area. The landslide section has a length of about 10m, a width of 2m, located at the end of the embankment route, built by the Construction Investment Project Management Board of Agriculture and Rural Development in An Giang province in 2019-2020. The location of the landslide threatens the traffic route in the area. Mr. Luong Huy Khanh, Chief of the Standing Office of the Steering Committee to Respond to Climate Change – Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue in An Giang Province, said that the cause of the landslide north bank of Cai San canal was initially determined. determined due to the influence of the flow of the curved river, eddy water, and the impact of water transport. “After the North bank of Cai San canal was eroded, the Steering Committee for Climate Change Response – Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and Search and Rescue in My Thanh Ward, Long Xuyen City, coordinated with local people to cooperate with the local people. install barriers at the landslide location, reduce traffic loads, hang warning signs, install warning lights,” added Mr. Khanh. Cai San canal, the section from Nam Su canal to Sau Ba canal, My Thanh ward, Long Xuyen city, was assessed by An Giang province as being particularly dangerous, causing direct danger to residential areas. concentrate. From 2019 to present, Cai San canal The section from Nam Su canal to Sau Ba ditch has 4 subsidence events, serious landslide . An Giang province has determined the cause of Cai San canal landslide due to the area located on the bend, strong current pressure close to the shore in the pouring season. In addition, due to the opposite bank in Thot Not district, Can Tho city, where there are many milling factories with many waterway vehicles circulating, turning around, causing the water current to slam on the shore of An Giang, causing landslide. In the past time, the People’s Committee of An Giang province has invested in building embankments to urgently overcome landslides of Cai San canal from Nam Su canal to Sau Ba canal, in order to stabilize the shoreline, ensure waterway traffic and ensure traffic safety. The road is convenient, gradually stabilizing life, helping people feel secure to develop production, contributing to the development of the local economy…/.

Ben Thanh is one of the oldest markets in HCMC. The new market at the current location started construction in 1912 and was completed by the end of March 1914. The market is located between the routes Phan Boi Chau – Phan Chu Trinh – Le Thanh Ton – Quach Thi Trang square. Photo: Duck.min. Initially, the location of the market was located on the banks of the Ben Nghe River, near Gia Dinh citadel (then called Quy or Bat Quai citadel). This place is named Ben Thanh, a place for visitors and soldiers to rest when entering the citadel. The old market is located next to it, so it is called Ben Thanh market. Then, in 1912, a new market was built in a different location and still uses the name Ben Thanh to this day. Photo: Hoai Nhan. Binh Tay Market is located in District 6, in the Cho Lon area, so it is unofficially called Cho Lon. The market campus is 25,000 m2 wide, located between Thap Muoi – Le Tan Ke – Phan Van Khoe – Tran Binh routes. This place has bold Asian architecture, mainly wholesales clothing, shoes, jams, household appliances… Photo: Huysilom. In 2017, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City recognized Binh Tay Market as a city-level architectural and artistic relic. The market was inaugurated in 1930. In November 2017, the city started a comprehensive upgrade and repair project. The entire architecture and lines when repaired are inspected by the Center for Conservation and Promotion of the Value of Historical and Cultural Relics, the Department of Culture and Sports of Ho Chi Minh City. In particular, the work was restored according to the original tile roof prototype. Photo: Jenny.le1284. The market is nearly 30 years old, hidden on Tran Thi Ky Street, District 10, is one of the largest flower gathering places in Ho Chi Minh City. This place is also known as the flower market that never sleeps because it is always bustling around the clock, especially during the Lunar New Year. Photo: Thao Ly. Thu Duc wholesale market is famous as the largest wholesale market of many kinds of vegetables and fruits in Ho Chi Minh City. The market is located in Tam Binh ward, Thu Duc district, is a convenient location at the eastern gateway of the city to the Eastern, Central and Central Highlands provinces. Photo: Alexey demidov.

The hundred-year-old driftwood roots were “enchanted” by Mr. Nguyen Van Nghiep (43 years old, living in Cho Moi district, An Giang), sculpted into a unique collection in the West. In 2006, local people were raking fish when they picked up a beautiful driftwood log, Mr. Nghia said. Or believe it, he immediately went to the place to buy it to save, and since then passionately, diligently collecting this wood until now. According to the conjecture of many people, the driftwood that Mr. Nghia owns has been lying in the riverbed for hundreds of years. Driftwood stumps have been lying in the riverbed for hundreds of years After being salvaged, the driftwood stumps are created by craftsmen into wonderful works After 15 years of collecting, Mr. Nghia owns more than 3,000 m3 of driftwood. Among them, he chose the most beautiful and satisfactory wooden stumps and then hired workers from Hue and Nam Dinh to sculpt into nearly 40 works of art of “terrible” size. These works include: two sets of 12 animals, Buddha statue, rockery, 24.5m long painting, house full of driftwood, 3D painting table, set of tables and chairs… The sculptures are very lifelike. moving, soulful like being told stories of time. These works are being displayed at a tourist area in Cho Moi district. According to Mr. Nhi, it takes a lot of time and effort to carve works from driftwood because the sedimentary wood on the river bottom for hundreds of years is as hard as iron and stone. When processing, the saw blade is easy to blunt and difficult to shape. To complete nearly 40 works, the craftsmen took more than 5 years. “Driftwood is mostly big trees, several hundred years old. Due to many different impacts, the tree was buried in the riverbed for hundreds of years, causing the wood to disintegrate, leaving only the strong and hard core. Therefore, large monolithic driftwood is very rare and it is almost impossible to identify what kind of tree it is,” said Mr. Mr. Nghia added, depending on the shape of each piece of driftwood, the artisans will sculpt based on the natural shape of the tree. In particular, the beauty of driftwood is often hidden, so the creator must have a keen observation eye, rich associations to discover it. Buddha statue made from driftwood Unique works created from hundred-year-old driftwood Buddha statue set from driftwood 24.5 m long painting set from driftwood The lion’s head is delicately carved from driftwood In addition, he also collected 500 motorbikes with “four quarters” number plates bearing the 66 and 67 plates of the two provinces of An Giang and Dong Thap. This is considered one of the largest collection of beautiful marine cars in Vietnam today. Collection of cars with super beautiful license plates of Mr. Vac

The OCOP Product Festival 2021 has 24 provinces and cities nationwide OCOP festival is held with the scale of nearly 150 booths of businesses, cooperatives, production establishments, craft villages … The stalls are arranged in 4 zones. Area 1 displays and exhibits OCOP products, with a scale of about 40 booths Zone 2, with the scale of more than 20 booths, Zone 3, with the size of more than 20 booths, Some typical fish sauce dishes of An Giang province An Giang alone has dozens of fish sauce products In which, many fish sauce products achieved OCOP Many OCOP products, typical products of 4 provinces and cities in the ABCD Mekong cluster (An Giang, Ben Tre, Can Tho, Dong Thap) Cereals, an OCOP product of Can Tho City This OCOP festival is really a strong driving force to promote the supply-demand connection between producers and consumers. This is an opportunity for units to introduce, advertise, expand markets and connect trade; Orientation of product production development according to market development needs OCOP product of Ca Mau province Dried shrimp is one of the OCOP products, which is also a specialty of Ca Mau province. A corner of a booth displaying OCOP products of Dong Thap province Mango – an OCOP product, Dong Thap province Mango products of Cho Moi district. In particular, the culinary culture space, about 14 stalls, introduces the delicacies of districts, towns and cities in An Giang province. Pancakes Pancakes served with vegetables in Bay Nui region./.