Without providing specific figures, the ministry had said many ethnic Vietnamese living abroad wish to visit the country not only for Tet, by far the biggest and most important festival for Vietnamese, but also to escape the pandemic, which is basically under control in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Don’t come home for Tet, Vietnam tells expats as new Covid-19 strains spread
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Defense Minister sends condolences to families of fallen troops
Scene of the landslide at the stationed area of Defense-Economic Unit 337 The defense leader emphasized that it was a great loss to troops in the military and people nationwide. He sent deep condolences to the families of the deceased and wished that they would repress their anguish to make joint efforts in overcoming the flood aftermath, soon resume normal life, and continue to contribute to the development of their home town and the nation. … [Read more...] about Defense Minister sends condolences to families of fallen troops
Air Defense – Air Force Service visits women families in ethnic minority areas
According to Senior Colonel Ngo Quoc Chung, this is a meaningful activity to arouse the will and inner strength of Air Defense – Air Force troops as well as members of the Vietnam Women Union to support people in remote and mountainous areas to promote solidarity between local people and on-duty soldiers in the areas, and embellish the image of Uncle Ho’s soldiers. … [Read more...] about Air Defense – Air Force Service visits women families in ethnic minority areas
Vietnam, U.S. eliminate dioxin contamination from part of Bien Hoa Airbase
In coordination with the Ministry of National Defense and Dong Nai officials, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has treated nearly 1,200 cubic meters of soil contaminated with dioxin at the Gate 2 Lake of the airbase. In the coming weeks after the restoration of grass and trees in the area, USAID and its partners will hand over the land back to Bien Hoa City. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.S. eliminate dioxin contamination from part of Bien Hoa Airbase
Vietravel offers discounts on spring tours, airfares
Hanoi (VNA) – Tour business Vietravel is providing a bundle of promotional spring tours and airfares for visitors at the second iteration of the Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival 2021, which takes place from January 21-24 at Le Van Tam Park, Ho Chi Minh City. The packages offer customers optimized itineraries with prices up to 30 percent lower than normal to travel to popular destinations across the nation during Tet holiday. Vietravel is selling 14 Tet tours at shocking prices, applied for buyers who make payment during the four-day festival, 16 tourism products with price slashed by 1.5 million VND (USD), and many other attractive promotions designed to help boost post-pandemic recovery of the tourism industry. At the festival, the newly launched Vietravel Airlines opened ticket sales for flights between HCM City and Hanoi/Phu Quoc/ Da Nang/Nha Trang, Hanoi and Phu Quoc/Da Nang/Hue, with prices starting from 0 VND. Customers can enjoy the cheap fares for departures from January … [Read more...] about Vietravel offers discounts on spring tours, airfares
