A driver is tested for alcohol level in Hanoi (Source: tienphong.vn)
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Up to 3,785 cases of drink driving have beenhandled in the first seven days of 2020, with total fines of more than 12.5billion VND (539,400 USD).
According to the Traffic Police Department under the Ministry of PublicSecurity, localities with a high number of violations include Tay Ninh, Dak Lakand Bac Giang, with 308, 214 and 203 cases, respectively.
Regarding concerns about the effect of fermented fruit or cough medicine on adriver’s alcohol level, a representative from the department said over 150samples [from drivers that had eaten fruit] have been taken and none of themshowed any elevated alcohol levels.
The alcohol level created by eating a small amount of fermented fruit or coughsyrup generally dissipated two to five minutes after consumption, he said.
Lieutenant General Vu Do Anh Dung, head of the Traffic Police Department, saiddrivers were allowed to request a second breathalyser test if they wanted toprove they hadn't been drinking.
Dung also said that under the new rule which takes effect on January 15, peoplecould supervise or film traffic police officers at work so problems related tothe settlement of traffic violations would end.
According to new regulations, car drivers will be fined 30-40 million VND (1,297-1,729USD) and have their driving licences revoked for 22-24 months if they arecaught driving under the influence of alcohol.
Motorcyclists may face a 6-8 million VND (259-346 USD) fine and have theirdriving licences revoked for 22-24 months for the same offence.
A report from the National Committee for Traffic Safety revealed that thenumber of deaths caused by traffic accidents decreased by six persons per daysince Decree 100/2019 and the Law on Alcohol Harm Prevention which bans driversfrom drinking any alcohol took effect on January 1.
Traffic police will intensify their campaign to deal with violators on the roaduntil February 14.
A study by the Viet Duc Transport Research Institute pointed out that nearly 40percent of traffic accidents in Vietnam were linked to excessive drinking.
According to the Vietnam Beer Alcohol Beverage Association, Vietnamese peopleconsumed 4 billion litres of beer in 2017. Each Vietnamese person consumed anaverage of 43 litres of alcohol per year, making the country the third-largestper capita consumer in Asia, just behind China and Japan./.
The Prime Minister issued Notice No. 1095/CD-TTg to direct relevant ministries, sectors and localities to push forward with measures to ensure traffic safety in the third quarter.
Traffic police imposed penalties on nearly 6,424 drivers with alcohol levels exceeding the permitted level and 74 drivers under the influence of drugs during nationwide traffic inspections last month.
Fermented fruit lovers can breathe a sigh of relief now police have confirmed that blood-alcohol levels fall rapidly after consumption, meaning it's fine for them to drive home without being over the limit.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
A driver is tested for alcohol level in Hanoi (Source: tienphong.vn) 
