Cimaron typhoon forecast map of the US NavyAccording to the Vietnam National Hydrometeorology Forecast Center, Cimaron super typhoon will pass through the Philippines' island of Luzon and weaken a little. It is moving toward west and north-west at about 15-20 km per hour as it crosses the East Sea. Cimaron typhoon forecast map of the US navy … [Read more...] about Cimaron super typhoon may affect central Vietnam
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A jewel in central Vietnam – Conclusion: Visiting Dong Ba market in Hue
Editor's Note:Stivi Cooke is an Australian expat who has lived in Hoi An City in Quang Nam, a province in central Vietnam, for six years. In this last part of a four-part series written exclusively for Tuoi Tre News, Cooke retells his experiences on the way back from Hue City to Hoi An after a road trip there. Hue served as the imperial capital of Vietnam in the past and is now the capital of Thua Thien-Hue Province in the central region. Before finishing our road trip to Hue and returning to Da Nang [to the south of Hue], we hit Dong Ba market. It's the thing to do when you are with Vietnamese travel mates. Well, at least that's what I thought. … [Read more...] about A jewel in central Vietnam – Conclusion: Visiting Dong Ba market in Hue
A modern homestay in central Vietnam
It is funny how my job moves from place to place. I work mostly as an educational consultant but also do a lot of hotel training. A former client contacted me recently to discuss a hotel training plan and during our discussion, she mentioned that she was cooperating with one of her relatives to open a 'homestay' but she had no idea what a homestay is. A homestay is a local family, often an ethnic minority hosting a tourist in their house for a few days or longer. It is an up-close opportunity for the tourists to experience rural life and gain a better appreciation of the cultural differences between western living and the more rustic life of the natives. The meeting was in a rural back area of Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Vietnam, and the road back to town was tough. As I left and dodged the traffic on the dusty 'road' in the afternoon sunshine, my mind kept drifting back to what she had said. Suddenly, bouncing along, skidding around … [Read more...] about A modern homestay in central Vietnam
Dung Quat Oil Refinery – Key Industrial Complex in Central Vietnam
At one time Quang Ngai Province was known as a sugar center of Vietnam , but these days, mention of oil refinery and this province comes to mind. "In the past, An Mountain and the Tra River were symbols of Quang Ngai Province , which has now been replaced by the Dung Quat Oil Refinery," said Nguyen Xuan Hue, Chairman of Quang Ngai Provincial People's Committee. On October 25, 2005, the ground breaking of Dung Quat Oil Refinery was launched. On November 28, 2005, construction of the EPC 1+4 and EPC 2+3 packages of Dung Quat Oil Refinery project started in Binh Son District, Quang Ngai Province , which was expected to be complete in 44 months. A clock that counted down the time was set up right at the gate of the plant, where more than 20,000 people of 45 nationalities worked together. Dung Quat Oil Refinery was built on an area of 338ha on the ground and 471ha on the sea surface belonging to the 14,000ha Dung Quat Economic Zone. Total investment in the refinery is over 2.5 billion … [Read more...] about Dung Quat Oil Refinery – Key Industrial Complex in Central Vietnam
Da Nang: A gem of central Vietnam Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail
Editor’s note: Rick Ellis was born and raised in Canada. Now completing his 39th year overseas, Rick has travelled to hundreds of destinations in over 60 countries and lived or spent extended time in nine countries, and has been a nomad in several Southeast Asian destinations for five years. Rick currently splits time between Malaysian Borneo, Bali, and Vietnam, and has also spent extended periods of time in the Philippines, Cambodia, Japan, and China. It’s no secret that Vietnam is Rick’s favourite destination over the last two years given the rich culture, energetic and friendly people, and the best food anywhere. He splits time between Da Nang and Da Lat during his visits with more destinations to be added soon.Beautifully illuminated double-decked dinner boats ply the river, gracefully cruising along, romantic traditional music playing in the background with several couples enjoying a dance.Lovers stroll along the riverside promenade, a few chess games are … [Read more...] about Da Nang: A gem of central Vietnam Info Alert Alert Chia sẻ bài viết qua e-mail