More than 133,000 candidates take competency assessment exams, highest score 1. 098
On April 16, VNU-HCM announced information about the results of the first phase of the 2026 competency assessment exam. The exam takes place on April 5, 2026 in 15 provinces and cities, with the coordination of 57 higher and higher education institutions. The entire exam has 57 exam clusters, 119 exam sites and nearly 10,000 officials participating in invigilation.
According to statistics, there are 135,756 registered candidates, of which more than 133,000 candidates took the exam, reaching a rate of 98.3%. Candidates are mainly concentrated in Ho Chi Minh City and the Southeast, South Central Coast, Central Highlands, and Mekong Delta regions.
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When sardines come, Pho Hien river wharf is bustling with livelihood
These days, the Red River section flowing through Pho Hien ward, Hung Yen province becomes much more bustling than usual. Herds of sardines from the sea follow the water back to the river to reproduce, creating a typical fish season lasting from about February to April of the lunar calendar.
According to natural laws, female sardines will cross the flowing water to return to the place where they were born before to lay eggs. This survival cycle has created seasonal aquatic resources for riverside fishermen. Although there are many similar river sections, it is not understood why the area through Pho Hien is where sardines are concentrated the most, attracting not only local fishermen but also people from neighboring provinces such as Ninh Binh to fish.
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Hailstorms and thunderstorms cause damage of more than 30 billion VND in Bac Ha
In the early morning of April 16, there was hailstorms and thunderstorms in Bac Ha commune. According to the report of the Commune People's Committee, natural disasters have affected 36/59 villages, causing damage in many fields. Initial records show that there are 4 injured people, who are workers sleeping in a shack in Ngai So village area. The victims have been taken to the emergency room and their health has now stabilized.
Regarding housing, the whole commune has 333 households damaged, mainly due to hailstorms breaking fibro cement roofs, directly affecting people's lives. Damage in agricultural production is significant. About 370ha of temperate fruit trees that are in harvest season have fallen fruit in large numbers. In addition, about 115ha of annual crops such as corn and vegetables are also affected.
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