Leaders of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on September 15 made an inspection trip to Nu village in Bao Yen district, and had discussions with local officials and experts to finalise the selection of location for building a new resettlement area for local residents.

On the afternoon of September 12, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Nu Village in Phuc Khanh commune, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province to oversee and direct search, rescue, and recovery operations following a recent landslide.