Traffic safety campaign launched in Vinh Phuc province

More than 500 young people of the northern province of Vinh Phuc attended a local traffic safety campaign launched on September 12 by Honda Vietnam Co. LTd. and the provincial People’s Committee.
Honda Vietnam presents 1,000 helmets to the province’s Traffic Safety Committee at the ceremony (Photo: VNA)

Honda Vietnam presents 1,000 helmets to the province’s Traffic Safety Committee at the ceremony (Photo: VNA)

The campaign, the fourth of its kind in Vietnam, aims to raise public awareness of traffic safety with various programmes such as traffic safety teaching for more than 1,000 local students and safe driving practice for workers of Exedy Company at Khai Quang Industrial Park.

Speaking at the event, Chief of Office of the National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC) Nguyen Trong Thai said that traffic accidents have been a global issue. It poses a formidable challenge for Vietnam and other countries across the world, he said.

In the first eight months of the year, traffic accidents killed 5,366 people, and injured 9,200 others, Thai said, adding that 23 people die and 60 are injured by traffic accidents on average each day.

The NTSC chose “Traffic Safety for Children” as the theme of the Traffic Safety Year 2018, aiming to reduce the number of children involved in traffic accidents by 10 percent from the year before. 

According to Phung Van Hue, a representative from Honda Vietnam Co. Ltd., the firm will work with the Ministry of Education and Training to carry out traffic safety education in schools, organise safe driving contests, and present more than 5,000 helmets to first-grade students.

At the launching ceremony, Honda Vietnam presented 1,000 helmets to the province’s Traffic Safety Committee, and organised a street parade to popularise the message of traffic safety to local people.

VNA

Other News

Vietnam steps up implementation of ethnic affairs strategy through 2030

Vietnam steps up implementation of ethnic affairs strategy through 2030

To accelerate the implementation of the the Ethnic Affairs Strategy by 2030, with a vision toward 2045, the Prime Minister requested ministries, agencies and local authorities to continue thoroughly carrying out the Party and State’s policies on ethnic affairs, enhancing the effectiveness of State management and strengthening oversight of policy implementation.

Security preparations reviewed for APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc

Security preparations reviewed for APEC 2027 in Phu Quoc

The team examined the APEC 2027 Convention Centre, where main conference activities are scheduled; Sun Serenia Hospital, designated to provide healthcare and emergency medical services for delegates; provincial road DT.975, which connects Phu Quoc International Airport to the convention centre; and the area surrounding Phu Quoc International Airport.

Hanoi accelerates seven Red River bridge projects, many exceed 70% completion

Hanoi accelerates seven Red River bridge projects, many exceed 70% completion

According to the municipal Transport Construction Investment Project Management Board, the city is simultaneously implementing seven projects, namely Tu Lien, Ngoc Hoi, Tran Hung Dao, Thuong Cat, Van Phuc, Hong Ha and Me So bridges. Construction is being carried out on multiple fronts, focusing on bored piles, pile caps, piers and superstructure works.

Dien Bien battlefield legacy powers tourism revival

Dien Bien battlefield legacy powers tourism revival

Seventy-two years after the Dien Bien Phu Victory, its legacy still reverberates. The unity, self-reliance, and resilience forged in that historic triumph remain a powerful internal engine, now propelling Dien Bien toward fast and sustainable development.

Hanoi accelerates shift to green buses, targets 100% by 2030

Hanoi accelerates shift to green buses, targets 100% by 2030

In the 2027–2030 period, the city will accelerate the transition towards the complete phase-out of fossil fuel-powered buses. The share of electric and green energy-fueled buses is projected to reach 79–89% by 2029 and 100% by 2030.

36 fishermen safely rescued after boat breaks down near Truong Sa

36 fishermen safely rescued after boat breaks down near Truong Sa

At 8:00 the same day, KN475 began towing the disabled fishing boat toward Da Tay A island. The towing operation was carried out safely, and by 18:30 both the vessel and its crew had arrived at the island without incident, where repairs and additional support procedures were arranged.

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Held in response to the launch of the Vietnamese Language Day among overseas Vietnamese communities, the event aimed to enhance the quality of Vietnamese language teaching and learning in Laos while contributing to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Vietnamese language contest in Laos strengthens youth ties, bilateral friendship

Held in response to the launch of the Vietnamese Language Day among overseas Vietnamese communities, the event aimed to enhance the quality of Vietnamese language teaching and learning in Laos while contributing to the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between the two countries.

Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1

Hanoi launches 10 electric bus routes from April 1

By the end of April, the number of buses using electricity and other green energy sources in the city is expected to reach 822, including 683 electric buses and 139 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses, representing 42.1% of the total number of vehicles.