City most visited in the world

Chairman of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Executive Council Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon reported that the 16th UN Day of Vesak 2019 attracted more than 10,000 participants, including heads of states, Buddhist leaders, scholars and Buddhists from about 120 countries and territories across the world. He emphasized that the VBS has always joined the nation in every step of development and actively contributed to the country’s building. … [Read more...] about HCMC’s leaders extends Tet greetings to religious dignitaries

Hanoi (VNA) – Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visited some northern areas of this country on April 2 to examine local air pollution. He visited the city of Chiang Mai, a renowned tourist destination that has been hit by prolonged smog recently, and the city of Chiang Rai, the venue of the ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting this week. The PM said he had ordered relevant agencies to alleviate the problem within seven days, starting with 1,900 targeted areas across nine provinces. He added that the government has given out nearly 2 million masks to residents in the area. Government data shows that the air quality index in Chiang Rai reached levels considered unhealthy at 240 to 250. The Climate Change Data Centre at Chiang Mai University said the smog problem in the nine northern provinces is due to drought and more illegal burning in forests. About 300 officials are expected to attend the ASEAN meeting in Chiang Rai this week. A … [Read more...] about Thai PM requests air pollution be alleviated in seven days

The event saw more than two hundred guests come through the doors to visit the country’s biggest and most talented chefs such as David Thai, Tu Nguyen, Tuyet Pham, Frank Wackerhagen, Olivier Corti and Karen Goodwin. They are all well-known chefs coming from 5 - star hotels/ resorts and restaurants all around Vietnam. … [Read more...] about 2020 Master Chef 6.0 – a huge success @ the Novotel Danang

China has confirmed human-to-human transmission in the outbreak of a new SARS-like virus as the number of cases soared and authorities Tuesday said a fourth person had died. The news came as the World Health Organization said it would consider declaring an international public health emergency over the outbreak. The coronavirus, which has spread to three other Asian countries and infected more than 200 people in China, has caused alarm because of its genetic similarities to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which killed nearly 650 people across mainland China and Hong Kong in 2002-2003. The discovery of human-to-human transmission comes as hundreds of millions of people are criss-crossing the country in packed trains, buses and planes this week to celebrate the Lunar New Year with relatives. Health authorities in the central city of Wuhan, where a seafood market has been identified as the centre of the outbreak, said Tuesday that an 89-year-old man became the fourth person … [Read more...] about China says virus spreading between humans as WHO set to meet

In order to enhance the management of Ha Long Bay, since 2017, the Ha Long Bay Management Board installed the microwave data transmission system, while upgrading thecamera system at its headquarters and attractions on Ha Long Bay for phase 1. Accordingly, the cameras have been set up in several major caves, including Dau Go and Thien Cung, strengthening the supervision and management for visitors and ensuring the order, security and traffic safety. In addition, the microwave system has also been piloted in three areas: Tuan Chau, Thien Cung cave and Bai Tho mount to provide visitors with free wifi. … [Read more...] about Preserving and promoting values of Ha Long Bay heritage