23:01 | 21/05/2019 VGP – The official welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage took place on Tuesday afternoon (local time) at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow upon his arrival. >>> Infographics: Highlights of Viet Nam-Russia strategic partnership Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his Spouse arrives at Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow at 5:40 pm on May 21, 2019. Photo: VGP During the next two days, PM Phuc will have in-depth discussions with senior Russian leaders on ways to further strengthen the Viet Nam-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership. Photo: VGP Photo: VGP PM Phuc expressed his hope that his visit would help further deepen the bilateral ties in an effective and practical manner for mutual benefits. The offcicial welcome ceremony takes place at the Vnukovo International Airport. Photo: VGP Photo: VGP … [Read more...] about Official welcome ceremony for PM Phuc in Moscow
Indonesia issues security alert in Jakarta
Police on Jakarta street (Photo: VNA) Indonesian national police on May 21 imposed an alert status in the capital city of Jakarta right after the presidential poll result had been announced. Seventy-two alleged militants have been nabbed by the national police since January. The police issued warning of a terrorist plot during a mass rally on the poll result day. … [Read more...] about Indonesia issues security alert in Jakarta
Troops extinguish forest fire in Quang Binh
Troops creating anti-burning lanes to prevent the fire from spreading After receiving the information about the fire breaking out at 2 p.m, 15 troops of the Nhat Le Station raced to the scene to put out the fire. Despite the hot weather and strong winds, the firefighting forces managed to get the fire under control later in the evening of the day. It was estimated that 15 hectares of sand-shielding protection and acacia forests were burned out. There was no report on casualty yet. Last September, fire also burnt down 100 hectares of protection and production forests in this locality. Translated by Nguyet Minh – Van Dat … [Read more...] about Troops extinguish forest fire in Quang Binh
Bac Ha festival to take place in early June
The traditional horse race is expected to lure thousands of foreign and domestic visitors. The highlight of the festival is a traditional horse race at Bac Ha town’s stadium on June 7 and 8. It is expected to lure thousands of foreign and domestic visitors. The racing has been brought back since 2007 and will be developed to become an annual competition for riders in Lao Cai and neighboring provinces and an exciting tourist product of Bac Ha district. In addition, the festive days will include a series of activities, such as a Bac Ha plum festival, rose and wine festival, photo exhibition featuring local daily lives and culture, village market, and tours to community-based tourism villages. The Bac Ha tourism cultural festival aims at promoting and preserving local cultural identities, and attracting investment in local tourism sector. Source: dantri.com.vn Translated by Van Hieu … [Read more...] about Bac Ha festival to take place in early June
To Lich River clean-up shows progress
Despite some improvements in To Lich River water quality, many experts are still expressing doubts. To Lich is being cleaned up To Lich along with Kim Ngu, Lu and Set rivers form the main drainage system for the capital city. However, the rivers have been heavily polluted. Hanoi authorities started using Japanese bio-nanotechnology to clean the To Lich River. Nhat Viet Environment Improvement JSC is assigned to carry out Japanese-funded To Lich cleanup project. The equipment includes an aerator that employs nanotechnology to quickly treat water using natural materials. The Japanese experts said the river's stench would reduce significantly within just three days. The project was implemented on May 16. According to the Institute of Environmental Technology, they took samples for testing on May 20 so the detail results haven't been released yet. However, the initial assessment shows that the water quality has been improved and the smell at To Lich River has become more bearable. … [Read more...] about To Lich River clean-up shows progress