At the event. Source: baoninhthuan.com.vn Accordingly, the festival will be held from April 26 to May 2 with various activities such as the first-ever cultural contest of provincial ethnic minority groups, an artistic program, a seminar on Ninh Thuan grapes and wine, and a motor race on Mui Dinh sand dunes and trip to the villages of grapes and apples. The festival aims to honor economic values of the grapes of the province, and also promote the huge potential and economic strength of Ninh Thuan province. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about Grapes and Wine Festival to be kicked off in Ninh Thuan
Activities to mark the 40th anniversary of the fight for northern border protection
At the seminar, delegates recalled the fight and exchanged with historical witnesses who directly engaged in the struggle for the Northern border protection. The seminar aimed to educate youths about the spirit of patriotism and sense of responsibility for safeguarding the Fatherland. Representatives of the local authorities presented gifts to participating veterans. At the seminar. Source: vtv.vn * The Ha Giang Provincial Party Committee also held a conference to provide people with more information about the fight to protect the Northern border, recall the history, and firmly affirm the legitimate right of our military and people in the fighting for northern border protection. The conference also aimed to educate youths about the tradition of patriotism and national pride of the national construction and protection cause; express deep gratitude to people who engaged in the fight and sacrificed themselves for the cause of national defense; and further consolidate … [Read more...] about Activities to mark the 40th anniversary of the fight for northern border protection
Dioxin cleanup at Bien Hoa Airbase to take 10 years
Dioxin cleanup at Bien Hoa Airbase to take 10 yearsThe Saigon Times Daily General Ngo Xuan Lich (R, 1st),Minister of National Defense, and other ministry representatives inspect samples from the dioxin cleanup project at Bien Hoa Airbase in Dong Nai Province on February 15 – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The clean-up of dioxin contamination at Bien Hoa Airbase in the southern province of Dong Nai will take an estimated ten years for completion, with total costs reaching some US$390 million, the local media reported. General Ngo Xuan Lich, Minister of National Defense and deputy head of the National Steering Committee on the Settlement of Post-war Unexploded Ordnance and Toxic Chemical Consequences, met with the airbase’s management board for the dioxin cleanup project at the airbase on February 15. The meeting also gathered representatives of ministries, agencies and local authorities. The Bien Hoa Airbase area is the largest remaining hotspot of dioxin contamination in … [Read more...] about Dioxin cleanup at Bien Hoa Airbase to take 10 years
MND reviews preparation to mark Border Guard’s Day
At the conference, delegates carefully reviewed all preparations and plans for the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Traditional Day of the Vietnam Border Guard, and the 30th anniversary of the Whole-People's Border Day. At the conference Under the plans, the Central Military Commission, and the MND will coordinate with Vietnam Television, the Voice of Vietnam to hold a grand ceremony on March 1 in Hanoi. On the occasion, the Border Guard Command also asked its subordinate units to carry out many meaningful activities to pay tribute to policy families, national contributors, and educate troops and people on the heroic traditions of the Vietnam People's Army and the Border Guard Force. Addressing the event, Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia, Deputy Director of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People's Army, acknowledged the great efforts of the local authorities and people in organizing activities in the past, and also requested the … [Read more...] about MND reviews preparation to mark Border Guard’s Day
Foreign woman killed in central Vietnam road accident
By Hoang Phong  February 16, 2019 | 08:45 pm GMT+7 Road crashes are a leading cause of death in Vietnam, killing almost one person every hour. A foreign woman died and several of her companions were seriously injured in a central Vietnam road accident Friday. Information so far released about the accident says a group of foreigners whose nationalities have not been revealed, were driving two motorbikes on National Highway 1A when their vehicles were hit by a tractor trailer moving in the same direction. The accident happened around 2:30 p.m. in Dien Ban Town in the central province of Quang Nam, home to several attractions including the ancient Hoi An Town. A female tourist died on the spot while her companions, whose number has not been specified, were hospitalized with serious injuries. The driver of the trailer was identified as 49-year-old Ho Nguyen Hoai Linh. Police are investigating the accident. Road crashes are a leading cause of death in Vietnam, … [Read more...] about Foreign woman killed in central Vietnam road accident