Nghe An: Highlights on May 22

* On the morning of May 22, in Muong Xen town (Ky Son), a ceremony was held to welcome the remains of 87 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Laos back to Vietnam.

Ceremony to welcome the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died in Laos in Muong Xen town. Photo: Dao Tho

* Up to now, Nghe An has harvested nearly 70,000 hectares of spring rice, Yen Thanh, Dien Chau, Quynh Luu districts have basically finished harvesting. According to information from the Department of Agriculture , the average rice yield is estimated at 69.15 quintals/ha, the highest ever.

Spring rice harvest in Nam Dan. Photo: Phu Huong

* Compared to 1 month ago, the price of green onions has increased sharply, from 6,000 VND to 11,000 - 12,000 VND/kg. Farmers in the coastal area of Quynh Luu are excited because onions are in season, have good prices and are easy to sell...

People in Quynh Luu onion growing area are busy harvesting. Photo: TP

* As an accountant and cashier at a life insurance company, Trung took advantage of his position and authority to embezzle more than 570 million VND. After 20 years of fleeing abroad, Trung was arrested and had to pay the price for his embezzlement.

Defendant Hoang Trung expressed remorse in court. Photo: Tran Vu

Source: https://baonghean.vn/nghe-an-thong-tin-noi-bat-ngay-225-post289743.html