PANO – Few people know that the military intelligence sector participated in transporting weapons and logistics to South Vietnam during the national resistance war against American invaders. One of units in charge of transporting weapons and logistics to southern forces was boat group No 128, which was staffed with intelligence officers. With their bravery, creativeness, resourcefulness and wisdom, intelligence officers successfully transported thousands of weapons and logistics to our units in southern battlefields. Among the transporting men of the intelligence sector, Tran Tan Moi, Hero of the People’s Armed Forces, was an outstanding person, who was named a “whale” in the East Sea. Tran Tan Moi (second from the left) and his comrades. … [Read more...] about Captain Tran Tan Moi – a “Whale in East Sea”
Five Vietnamese hotels given stars by Forbes Travel Guide
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi get five stars. The other three are rated four-star, which are the Intercontinental Resort Da Nang Sun Peninsula in the Central city of Da Nang, and The Reverie Saigon Hotel and Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel both in Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Five Vietnamese hotels given stars by Forbes Travel Guide
“Rescuer whale”
One of the most dangerous situations Cong has faced was when he dove to find victims in a sunken vessel in the Nha Be River in Ho Chi Minh City. While performing the task, the anchor chain of a nearby ship suddenly broke and the swift-flowing currents pushed the ship towards the troubled vessel. In such a critical situation, his comrades signaled Cong to go ashore but he could only move and stay close to the vessel’s wall as he was diving in the hold. … [Read more...] about “Rescuer whale”
Ly Son Island to establish walking street
Ly Son strives to welcome around 200,000 tourists by 2025, including 3,000 foreign visitors, and gain VND 500 billion (USD 22.5 million) in revenue, accounting for 11 percent of the district’s gross domestic product and provide locals with 4,000 jobs. … [Read more...] about Ly Son Island to establish walking street
Vietnam “Tuong” art resonates in India
A performance at the event (Photo: baovanhoa.vn) The three activities included a program to welcome Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh and senior leaders to the 34th International Crafts Fair and the International Fair for Food and Fashion in India. … [Read more...] about Vietnam “Tuong” art resonates in India
