An travel mekong delta tour

The Hai Ba Trung Street in Hanoi erupts after the referee blows the final whistle. Vietnam defeated Thailand 1-0 with the winning goal scored by Nham Manh Dung in the 84th minute. Photo by Gia Chinh A crowd in downtown Hanoi were in a state of extreme excitement after the game. Photo by Gia Chinh Fans greet each other on Ton Duc Thang Street in HCMC's downtown District 1. Photo by Quynh Tran Ecstatic fans said it had been a long time since they'd been able to celebrate Vietnam's victory on the streets because of Covid-19. Photo by Quynh Tran Vietnam celebration spills out into the streets Người Đà Nẵng xuống đường cổ vũ bóng đá Celebration in Da Nang. Video by Nguyen Dong Hue residents flocked to the streets and headed for the downtown area in great numbers. The sounds of cheers and horns filled the air and could be heard from afar. … [Read more...] about Vietnam celebration spills out into the streets

Illustrative image (Source: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoRE) has called on provinces and cities nationwide to step up the conservation of groundwater resources. MoNRE said that many localities have been working to protect groundwater resources by limiting exploitation, filling in unused wells, and controlling drilling and exploration activities, which has helped prevent dropping groundwater levels, saltwater intrusion , and land subsidence in urban and delta areas, especially big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, and some coastal provinces. However, it also pointed out that one of the main causes of land subsidence and groundwater pollution, degradation and exhaustion is a lack of attention to geological exploration, mineral mining and construction activities. In its written request, the ministry asked provinces and cities to promptly order local agencies to deal with unused … [Read more...] about Ministry urges conservation of groundwater resources

Passengers on the first Vietjet Air flight from Seoul to Nha Trang. (Photo: vietjetair.com) Hanoi (VNA) – Celebrating a vibrant summer and welcoming life back to Vietnam's famous paradise beaches, budget carrier Vietjet has officially reopened flights connecting Seoul and Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and Hai Phong. The first flight back to Nha Trang from Seoul on May 20 was greeted with a water cannon salute, flowers and gifts, showing Vietnam’s warm hospitality to visitors. Vietjet plans to relaunch services from Seoul to Phu Quoc and Hai Phong and vice versa this May, raising the total routes linking Vietnam and the Republic of Korea to six, given that the two countries are expecting a new wave of tourists from both sides, after the RoK announced the resumption of short-term tourist visas for foreigners from June 1. There are currently three Nha Trang - Seoul (Incheon) round-trip flights weekly, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Starting from May 21, Vietjet … [Read more...] about Vietjet reopens flights between Seoul and Vietnam’s beach destinations