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Xi Jinping congratulated To Lam on his re-election as General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

BEIJING, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Xi Jinping on Friday congratulated To Lam on his re-election as general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee.

As Xi Jinping noted in his message, since the 13th National Congress of the CPV, the Party has been unwaveringly pursuing the path of socialist modernization that suits Vietnam's national conditions, upholding and strengthening comprehensive Party leadership, uniting and guiding the Vietnamese people to achieve outstanding achievements in socialist construction and renewal, and continuously enhancing Vietnam's international status and influence.

The successful holding of the 14th Congress of the CPV opened a new era in Vietnam's national development and will inspire and promote the development of the global socialist movement, the PRC Chairman stated.

Xi Jinping expressed confidence that under the leadership of the newly elected CPV Central Committee, headed by the CPV General Secretary, he will certainly be able to unite and lead the Vietnamese people in a united struggle and persistent advancement, contribute to new and even greater achievements in the development of the Party and the country, and successfully fulfill all the goals and objectives set at the 14th CPV Congress.

The Chinese leader called China and Vietnam friendly socialist neighbors and members of a community of shared destiny of strategic importance.

Xi Jinping assured that he attaches great importance to the relations between the two parties and two countries and is willing to work with To Lam to strengthen strategic communication, develop traditional friendship, firmly advance the cause of socialism, guide the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperation relationship and the building of a community with a shared future between China and Vietnam to continuously achieve tangible results, so as to bring greater benefits to the peoples of the two countries and make positive contributions to peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region and the world.

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China's bank asset management market size will exceed 33 trillion yuan in 2025.

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BEIJING, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) — The outstanding asset management products of banks reached 33.29 trillion yuan (about 4.76 trillion U.S. dollars) by the end of 2025, up 11.15 percent from the beginning of the same year.

According to a report released by the China Bank Asset Management Registration and Depository Center, in 2025, financial institutions launched 33,400 new asset management products, attracting a total of 76.33 trillion yuan and providing high-quality support for social and economic development.

As of the end of last year, 159 banking institutions and 32 asset management companies had a total of 46.3 thousand wealth management products in circulation, which is 14.89 percent more than at the beginning of 2025.

Through investments in bonds, non-standardized debt assets and equity instruments, wealth management products supported the real economy, injecting approximately 21 trillion yuan into it.

The number of investors holding asset management products reached 143 million, an increase of 14.37 percent year-on-year. These products generated a total return of RMB 730.3 billion for investors in 2025. –0–

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The French government has avoided a vote of no confidence on the state budget.

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Paris, January 23 (Xinhua) — French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government on Friday avoided a no-confidence vote over the state budget. Members of the National Assembly (lower house of parliament) rejected two proposals on the matter.

According to the National Assembly, the left-wing proposal received 269 votes, 19 votes short of the 288 required for adoption. A second proposal, submitted by the right, was also rejected with 142 votes, significantly below the threshold required to force the government to resign.

On January 19, S. Lecornu announced that he would invoke Article 49.3 of the Constitution, which allows legislation to be passed without a parliamentary vote, to overcome the impasse over the approval of the 2026 state budget. –0–

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About 21 million foreigners entered Kyrgyzstan in 2025 – border service

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Bishkek, January 23 /Xinhua/ — Almost 21 million foreigners entered Kyrgyzstan in 2025, significantly more than the figures for 2024 and 2023, the press service of the Border Service of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan reported on Friday.

In 2025, 20,978,965 foreign citizens entered the country, which is 18.6 percent and 20 percent more than in 2024 and 2023, respectively.

“The sharp increase in inbound tourism in 2025 is due to the development of tourism infrastructure, the expansion of international routes, the active promotion of the country's natural and cultural potential, and the growth of business and investment contacts,” the agency said in a statement.

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Bulgaria's Constitutional Court upheld the president's resignation

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Sofia, January 23 (Xinhua) — The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria on Friday upheld the resignation of President Rumen Radev. The politician filed the petition on Tuesday, according to the court's website.

In accordance with the Constitution of Bulgaria, Vice President Iliana Yotova assumes office as president for the remainder of her term, which expires in January 2027.

The court said the decision would take effect on Friday.

As the press service of the Bulgarian president indicated, R. Radev will leave the presidential palace during a special ceremony later on Friday. –0–

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Breaking News: Bulgaria's Constitutional Court upholds Rumen Radev's resignation as president

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Sofia, January 23 (Xinhua) — The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria on Friday upheld the resignation of President Rumen Radev. The politician filed the resignation on Tuesday, according to the court's website.

According to the Constitution of Bulgaria, Vice President Iliana Yotova will assume the presidency for the remainder of her term, which expires in January 2027. –0–

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January 23, 2026 Your support saves the springs

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Source: Ecology Foundation

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This week was dedicated to the "Save the Springs" project. We talked about living water, why springs are so important for nature and people, what happens to springs without care, how we work, and about springs that have already been brought back to life.

Why is this important? Springs often go unnoticed, but they feed rivers and support plants and animals. The disappearance of a spring means the loss of water, the natural balance, and a piece of the local history.

What's already been accomplished: Yesterday we told you about springs where you can once again come to water, collect it, and simply enjoy nature. And these are just some of the springs that have been preserved. You can support it by following this link.

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Update 338 – Statement by the IAEA Director General on the situation in Ukraine (EN)

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Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) was reconnected to its last remaining backup power line on Monday after successful repairs were completed under a temporary ceasefire negotiated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.

The backup 330-kilovolt (kV) line was damaged and has been disconnected since January 2, reportedly because of military activity. Since then, ZNPP has relied on its last remaining 750-kV main power line to provide the off-site power needed to operate safety systems to cool the ZNPP's six shutdown reactors and spent fuel pools.

After the repair site was cleared of any unexploded ordinance on Saturday, a specially deployed IAEA team monitored the repairs conducted on the frontline by Ukrainian technicians on Sunday and Monday.

"The IAEA continues to play a vital role to maintain nuclear safety and security at the ZNPP. This was the fourth temporary ceasefire agreement that we have negotiated between both sides, for five separate repairs of power lines connected to the ZNPP," Director General Grossi said. “Now that the site has regained connection to both off-site power lines, I once again call on both sides to abide by the Five Concrete Principles to avoid a nuclear accident at the ZNPP by making all efforts to avoid any future damage to these lines.”

The team continues to monitor nuclear safety and security at the site, especially in consideration of winter conditions. Under normal operations, residual heat from the operating reactor units keeps the water temperature in the cooling pond and sprinkler ponds warm. With the reactors shut down, less heat is generated, potentially increasing the risk of the water freezing.

During a walkdown on Sunday, the IAEA team observed large ice formations on fountain pipes in some sprinkler ponds. A follow‑up walkdown today confirmed that the ice formations were no longer present. The team also confirmed that all 11 groundwater wells remain operational and continue supplying water to the sprinkler ponds, despite the sub-zero conditions. The IAEA team will continue to monitor this issue.

The IAEA team also conducted walkdowns of the Unit 4 reactor building and its safety system rooms, the turbine halls of Units 3 and 4—where the team could not gain access to the western part of the building—and the Unit 6 electrical, instrumentation and control rooms. They also observed routine testing of an emergency diesel generator (EDG) of Unit 3.

Elsewhere in Ukraine, IAEA teams reported military activities in proximity of nuclear power plants (NPPs). Last Friday, one drone was reported approximately 10 kilometers (km) from the South Ukraine NPP. On Tuesday morning, three drones were reported about 5 km from the Chornobyl NPP site, and military activities on Tuesday damaged a critical substation, resulting in the disconnection of power lines to the Chornobyl NPP site and one of the operating NPPs.

At the Chornobyl NPP, one 750-kV power line and two 330-kV lines were lost on Tuesday morning. Though the site received power from other off‑site power lines, the EDGs for the New Safe Confinement operated three times during the day, and the EDGs for the Interim Spent Fuel Storage Facility‑2 operated once during the day either as a result of the line disconnection or due to power fluctuations. A 110-kV line was also disconnected on Tuesday and again on Wednesday.

An IAEA mission will deploy on Monday to assess the condition of Ukraine's critical substances and their implications for nuclear safety at Ukraine's nuclear facilities. “These critical substances are essential for ensuring reliable off‑site power, a key requirement under Pillar 4 of the Seven Indispensable Pillars of nuclear safety,” Director General Grossi said. “Any damage to this infrastructure undermine nuclear safety and must be avoided.”

This week, IAEA teams at the Chornobyl NPP site and the Rivne NPP safely rotated.

The Agency continued with deliveries under the comprehensive program of assistance to help Ukraine maintain nuclear safety and security amid the on-going conflict. This week, five electric all-terrain vehicles were delivered to the State Specialized Enterprise “Association Radon” to support the needs of its physical protection department. Within the scope of the medical program, the medical unit of the Chornobyl NPP received medications for the needs of their staff.

The deliveries, which brought the total number of shipments to Ukraine to 198 and totaling €21.9 million worth of equipment since the start of the conflict, were made possible with funds from the United Kingdom and the European Union.

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A RUDN University student is creating an interactive gastronomic map of the region for tourists.

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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

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Polina Ryzhakova, a Master's student at the RUDN University Graduate School of Management, participated in the RUDN.VC accelerator with her project for an interactive gastronomic map of the Vladimir region. It will feature the region's unique dishes, local products, and the stories behind their origins.

Where to find authentic cuisine

The idea for the project was born from concrete data. Market analysis showed that travelers spend 37% of their budget on food, and 36% of Russians travel within the country specifically for the local food. However, in the Vladimir region, as in many other regions, there is no single platform where one can find trusted dining spots offering authentic cuisine.

"Tourists are faced with chaos: it's unclear where to try authentic Vladimir dishes, what they look like, and how much they cost. Locals are often unaware of their own region's culinary gems. And the establishments themselves and the authorities are unable to effectively promote this unique culinary heritage," says Polina Ryzhakova.

Therefore, the graduate student began working on an interactive map, "Along the Vladimir Land." Its users will be able to:

Find cafes and restaurants by filtering by city, dish type, and unique recipe; see detailed descriptions, photos, and the origin story of each dish; and rely on real customer reviews and ratings.

For businesses and governments, the platform will become a tool for promoting and analyzing tourism demand.

The project's development strategy has been conceived until 2028 and is divided into several stages.

Minimum viable product (by July 2026): launch a working map with basic functionality. Growth and monetization (2026): adding premium profiles for establishments, paid personalized food routes, and an events calendar. Scaling (2027–2028): integration with booking services, expansion into neighboring regions, and development of a mobile app. The expected economic impact of the platform's implementation is an increase in the average length of tourist stay in the region to 2.5 days and a 15% increase in the average bill at local establishments.

The map is also expected to increase interest in cafes and restaurants among residents of the region, allowing them to attract up to 25% of new visitors per year.

Approved by tourists

The project has already undergone extensive preparation at the RUDN.VC accelerator. A problem-solving study was conducted, confirming the demand for such a service: 78% of tourists surveyed expressed interest in using an interactive gastronomic map. A website prototype and a detailed implementation plan have also been developed.

"I listened to a number of interesting speakers at the accelerator and took some ideas into consideration—there was truly a lot of important and useful information. During the project pitching, I discovered a new way to promote my startup (for which I thank the speaker). Special thanks to my mentor, Yulia Vorokhob, who helped me with everything, inspired new ideas, assisted with market and competitor analysis, and was always supportive. I'm glad that my favorite university has such a wonderful project that gives future entrepreneurs the opportunity to realize their ideas. This is my first startup and my first experience with an accelerator, and I can confidently say that RUDN.VC is absolutely amazing!" — Polina Ryzhakova.

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Marat Khusnullin: During the New Year holidays, traffic on the M-12 "Vostok" highway increased by 22% compared to last year.

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The development of the country's road infrastructure directly impacts the growth of domestic tourism, as evidenced by the increased traffic on the country's highways, which Russians use during the New Year holidays. For example, during the holidays, traffic on the M-12 "Vostok" highway increased by 22% compared to last year, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

“The New Year holiday period is traditionally associated with active travel. An increase in traffic was also noted on the M-12 Vostok high-speed highway. From December 27, 2025 to January 12, 2026, motorists traveled from Moscow to Kazan an average of 15.2 thousand times per day, which is 22% higher than last year's figures. Moreover, a significant increase – up to 56% compared to last year – is shown by sections of the M-12 Vostok located beyond Arzamas. The peak load on the highway occurred on December 30, 2025. On this day, the maximum average daily traffic intensity was recorded – more than 22.7 thousand trips along the entire road. Moreover, on certain sections of the M-12, this figure reached 52.7 thousand trips. On another federal highway, the M-11 Neva, the average daily traffic intensity on this day exceeded 23 thousand trips, the maximum was recorded on the Solnechnogorsk bypass – 33.3 "Thousands of trips. On the M-4 "Don" highway, the average traffic volume was over 33,000 trips, and on the Central Ring Road, approximately 20,000 trips," said Marat Khusnullin.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, head of the state-owned company Avtodor, along with the M-12 Vostok highway, an increase in holiday traffic was also recorded on the M-11 Neva highway between Moscow and St. Petersburg.

“The average daily traffic volume on it during pre-holiday and holiday days increased by 6% compared to last year and amounted to 16.2 thousand trips per day. Furthermore, the M-4 "Don" Highway, the country's key artery leading to the Black Sea and Azov Sea coasts, saw an average of 24,300 trips per day, 3% higher than last year. Moreover, the largest increase in traffic volume compared to the same period last year was recorded on two sections of the main road to the south. For example, the Yefremov bypass in the Tula region saw a 9% increase, while the Yelets bypass in the Lipetsk region saw a 7% increase. A significant increase in traffic was also recorded on the Central Ring Road during these days. Drivers made an average of approximately 11,600 trips per day, 19% higher than last year. This is due, in part, to the launch of a new interchange at the intersection of the Central Ring Road and Dmitrovskoye Highway at the end of last year," noted Vyacheslav Petushenko.

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