TRƯA 29/1: Căn cứ Mỹ bị tập kích, hơn 30 người thương vong; Vương quốc Anh cấm vape dùng một lần

Summary

The summary covers recent global news including rumors of Chinese President Xi Jinping having pancreatic cancer, a US military base attack in Jordan leaving over 30 injured, Ukraine exposing corruption in arms deals, the UK banning disposable vapes to protect youth, and Vietnam reporting over 90% of lung cancer cases tied to smoking. Domestically, Vietnam aims to produce 4 annual rice crops in the Mekong Delta, creating farmer doubts and expert warnings over soil depletion risks. Hanoi residents suffer severe traffic jams with year-end shopping, infrastructure deficiencies blamed. A student hacking group arrested for social media scams stole billions of Vietnamese dong. The North faces extreme cold until January 29th, ideal weather for Lunar New Year preparations afterward.

Takeaways

• 😲 Rumors that Chinese President Xi Jinping has terminal pancreatic cancer
• 💥 US military base in Jordan attacked, over 30 casualties
• 📝 Ukraine exposes large-scale corruption in arms deals
• 🚭 UK to ban single-use vapes to curb youth smoking
• 🫁 Over 90% of lung cancer cases in Vietnam linked to smoking
• 🌾 Expert proposes year-round rice crops in Mekong Delta, warnings of risks
• 🚗 Hanoi residents frustrated by terrible traffic jam before Lunar New Year
• 📱 Seven people arrested for hacking Facebook accounts to defraud victims
• ❄️ Cold snap continues in northern Vietnam until January 29
• 😎 Dry and sunny weather predicted for Lunar New Year holiday period

Q & A

What rumor about Xi Jinping's health is circulating in China?

A rumor is circulating that Xi Jinping has pancreatic cancer after visiting Hospital 301 and having a shadow spotted on his pancreas.

How many US soldiers were killed in the drone strike on a US base in Jordan?

Three US soldiers were killed and 34 injured in a drone strike on a US base in northeast Jordan near the border with Syria.

What corruption was discovered in Ukraine's defense procurement?

Ukraine's security service discovered corruption totaling around $40 million in the country's procurement of weapons and ammunition.

What new regulations is the UK introducing for vaping products?

The UK plans to ban single-use flavored vaping products and make packaging changes to make them less appealing to youth.

What percentage of lung cancer cases in Vietnam are caused by smoking?

Over 90% of lung cancer cases in Vietnam are caused by smoking.

How many rice crops per year does Professor Vo Tong Xuan believe the Mekong Delta can produce?

Professor Vo Tong Xuan believes the Mekong Delta can produce four rice crops per year by using short-duration varieties and not draining fields.

Why has traffic congestion in Hanoi been worse at the end of 2022?

Traffic congestion has worsened in Hanoi at the end of 2022 due to increased travel for holiday shopping and preparations along with road construction reducing capacity.

What type of fraud did the group arrested in Quang Binh province commit?

The group hacked Facebook accounts to impersonate people and request money from their friends and relatives.

How long will the current cold spell last in northern Vietnam?

The current cold spell with bitter cold temperatures will last through January 29th in northern Vietnam.

What weather is expected for Tet in northern Vietnam?

Cold and damp weather with fog, drizzle, and bitter cold mornings and nights is expected for Tet in northern Vietnam.