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Thông xe trên đèo nối Đà Lạt - Khánh Hòa sau hơn 1 tháng tê liệt

Dantri | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | Accidents

Traffic on the D'ran Pass, connecting Đà Lạt and Khánh Hòa, was reopened on December 11 after being closed for more than a month due to a landslide. The Lam Dong Department of Construction allowed vehicles with loads under 5 tons and passenger cars with fewer than 16 seats to travel in both directions, while heavier vehicles and larger buses must use alternative routes.

The landslide occurred on October 28, caused by prolonged heavy rain, which triggered the collapse of an uphill slope near Cầu Xéo, blocking the 10 km stretch of National Highway 20. The pass, known for its dangerous curves, links Đà Lạt with Song Pha Pass on National Highway 27, forming the route to Phan Rang in Khánh Hòa province.

Authorities continue to work on stabilizing the landslide area and advise drivers to avoid traveling through the pass at night or during heavy rain. Drivers are also urged to adhere to traffic signs and diversion plans in the repair zones to ensure safety.

Vì sao Hà Nội phải gánh chịu tác động ô nhiễm không khí nặng nề?

Dantri | Local Language | News | Dec. 12, 2025 | Pollution

Hanoi faces severe air pollution due to both internal and external sources. Internally, high traffic density, construction activities, and widespread burning of garbage and crop residues contribute significantly, with garbage burning posing a particular control challenge. The city functions like a basin, exacerbating pollution accumulation. A 2022 World Bank study found that 50–70% of pollution stems from traffic, highlighting the importance of addressing transportation emissions to improve air quality.

Externally, pollution from neighboring provinces affects Hanoi, especially during certain seasons. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment is forming a steering committee with Hanoi and nearby provinces to identify pollution sources and develop regional solutions. The city plans a phased ban on gasoline motorcycles, focusing on low-emission zones and supporting those most affected, such as delivery workers and ride-hailing drivers, to ensure a gradual transition without sudden disruptions.

Hanoi aims to balance environmental protection with social welfare, avoiding sacrificing one for the other. Support policies under consideration include financial incentives for switching from gasoline to electric motorcycles, with support levels varying based on income, from 20% of vehicle value for general owners up to 100% for poor households. Passenger and freight transport companies may receive subsidized loans and interest support.

Currently, Hanoi has 6.9 million motorcycles plus 1.5 million from other provinces, with 70% being old vehicles that are major pollution contributors. Motorcycles are responsible for the majority of traffic-related emissions, including 94% of hydrocarbons, 87% of carbon monoxide, 57% of nitrogen oxides, and 33% of fine particulate matter PM10, underscoring the need for targeted intervention in this sector.

ASL Law Firm | English | AcademicThink | Dec. 12, 2025 | Regulation

On December 3, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued its final determination in an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of carbon steel wire rod and alloy steel wire rod from multiple countries, including Vietnam. CBSA found dumping occurred from all investigated countries. For Vietnam, a major producer received a dumping margin of 5.7%, significantly reduced from the preliminary margin of 13.4%. However, other Vietnamese exporters were assigned a margin of 158.9% due to the use of adverse facts available. The 5.7% margin is the lowest among cooperating companies from the relevant countries, where margins range from 9.4% to 58.1%.

CBSA clarified that these margins do not directly determine final anti-dumping duties, which will be set by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) after assessing whether the dumped imports cause material injury to Canada’s domestic industry. The CITT's final decision is expected by January 2, 2026. Until then, provisional anti-dumping duties remain in place. If CITT finds injury, definitive duties will be applied to imports after the decision. If no injury is found, the case will be terminated, and all provisional duties or security deposits collected will be refunded.

Vietnamese manufacturers and exporters are advised to closely monitor CITT’s final ruling, maintain cooperation with Canadian authorities, and coordinate with Vietnam’s trade remedy officials for support. The announcement also recommends engaging with specialized legal counsel, notably ASL Law—a leading Vietnamese full-service law firm experienced in anti-dumping and trade remedy matters—to protect their interests throughout the process.