VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam has become a major tourist market for Japan and the island nation hopes to attract more Vietnamese visitors, said Kuroiwa Yuji, governor of Kanagawa Prefecture, at a seminar held on Thursday in Ha Noi to promote Kanagawa tourism. Splendid: Lake Ashinoko, a popular tourist site in Kanagawa Prefecture’s Hakone City.— Photo http://www.japan-guide.com The seminar was organised by Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the representative office of the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) in Ha Noi. Kanagawa Prefecture is located just south of Tokyo, an hour drive from Tokyo International Airport. It is home to Kamakura and Hakone, two popular destinations near Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, natural beauty and the view across Lake Ashinoko of nearby Mount Fuji, Hakone is one of the … [Read more...] about Japan wants to attract more tourists from Vietnam
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Snowstorm forces Canada’s biggest airport to cancel 100 flights
Snowstorm forces Canada's biggest airport to cancel 100 flights Canada's biggest airport canceled more than a hundred flights on Tuesday as a late winter storm brought more snow to southern Ontario, forcing several colleges to suspend classes. About 26 percent of all departures and arrivals at Pearson International Airport, which serves the Toronto area, were canceled, with affected flights "mostly those scheduled for or from areas affected by the current weather system," an airport spokeswoman said in an email. More disruptions in Ontario were expected with Environment Canada forecasting a further 5 centimeters (2 inches) to 10 centimeters (4 inches) of snow during the day. A special weather statement had ended shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, by which time areas around Toronto had already received 20 to 30 centimeters of snow early on Tuesday, the weather department said on its website. Sheridan College, Brock University, Mohawk College and McMaster University all in Ontario … [Read more...] about Snowstorm forces Canada’s biggest airport to cancel 100 flights
Discover Ba Ria-Vung Tau – Vietnam’s Riviera
VietNamNet Bridge - If anywhere in Vietnam could be described as the "Vietnamese Riviera," it would surely be Ba Ria-Vung Tau. Below are the top destinations in this southern province: Vung Tau City Vung Tau is HCM City's closest beach resort, and can be reached by a picturesque hydrofoil ride down the Saigon River or by a rather circuitous highway route. Those suffering from burn out during an extended stay in Ho Chi Minh City will enjoy Vung Tau during the week. To most tourists, Vung Tau is one of the most interesting destinations and loved for its extensive beaches. Tourists always prefer sightseeing at Front Beach (Bai Truoc) and going swimming in Back Beach (Bai Sau). The first beach is front beach, in the West of the city, where the sun goes down. The Front Beach is considered the facade of Vung Tau city. It is also called by other names such as Tam Duong beach or Hang Dua bay. Besides the best location, the beach is also preferred for having many restaurants and elegant … [Read more...] about Discover Ba Ria-Vung Tau – Vietnam’s Riviera
Social News 12/6
Quang Nam, RoK’s Gwangyang city ink cooperation deal Chairman of the People’s Committee of central Quang Nam province Dinh Van Thu and Mayor of Gwangyang city of the Republic of Korea Jeong Hyun Bok signed an agreement on bilateral cooperation on June 10. The two sides agreed to expand economic, investment, trade exchanges, share experience in managing and developing economic zones, and boost cooperation in seaport logistic services, tourism, and health care. The signing took place at a meeting between Quang Nam’s leaders and representatives from foreign localities and partners which have developed friendship with the province and accompanied it during the development process. It was part of the activities of the sixth Quang Nam Heritage Festival 2017. Thu affirmed that Quang Nam is keen to further international cooperation with foreign localities and partners. After 20 years, Quang Nam has been … [Read more...] about Social News 12/6
April 25 in History
1882 In their conquest of northern Viet Nam, the French attack Ha Noi for the second time and meet with stiff resistance from the defenders. The provincial governor, Hoang Dieu, killed himself when the citadel fell to the French. 1945 US and Soviet troops meet at the Elbe River in central Europe, a meeting that dramatises the collapse of Nazi Germany; delegates of 45 nations meet in San Francisco, California, to organise the United Nations. 1957 President Ho Chi Minh orders the establishment of the Supreme People's Court. 1961 In the American war, representatives of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Viet Nam and the Sai Gon administration meet in Paris for peace negotiations. Proposals by the Provisional Revolutionary Government include a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, guarantee of people's freedom and democracy, establishment of a national council for reconciliation and reunification, a free and democratic general election in South Viet Nam and … [Read more...] about April 25 in History