83 earthquakes recorded in July in Kon Tum and Thanh Hóa provinces

VNN – August 01, 2024 – 13:35

An expert said earthquakes in Kon Tum are expected to continue and affect densely populated areas and key infrastructure, especially near the epicentre.

A view of Kon Plong District in the central highland province of Kon Tum. A total of 82 earthquakes occurred in the district in July. VNA/VNS Photo Dư Toán

KON TUM – A total of 83 earthquakes occurred in July, with 82 reported in Kon Plong District, Kon Tum Province, the Institute of Geophysics under the Việt Nam Academy of Science and Technology announced on Thursday.

Only one earthquake was recorded in Ngọc Lạc District in Thanh Hoá Province. Most of the earthquakes ranged in magnitude from 2.5 to 5.0.

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World Bank recommends Vietnam to impose 155% alcohol tax

VNE – By Phuong Dung   July 31, 2024 | 11:13 am GMT+7

People hold glasses of beer. Photo by Pexels

The World Bank has recommended that Vietnam consider implementing a 155% special consumption tax on alcoholic beverages in response to the rising number of alcohol-related deaths and illnesses.

The bank has proposed to the Ministry of Finance that an absolute tax of VND16,500 ($0.65) per liter of alcohol be applied in addition to the existing 65% tax per product, according to a consultancy report.

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