Situated in the north-eastern province of Quang Ninh, Ha Long Bay has been listed as one of the 10 most beautiful destinations for 2022, as selected by the Canadian newswire The Travel. Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site The Travel stated that Ha Long Bay, which has twice been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, is the Vietnamese representative to make the list, coming in fifth place. Scattered throughout the bay are over 1,600 limestone towers and islands covered in tropical trees, with the majority of the islands left uninhabited and unaffected by humans. The article noted that the best way to experience this mist-shrouded landscape is to board a traditional junk boat and then sail through the area to enjoy the outstanding scenic beauty on offer. Visitors can then get off to explore the various cave formations across the bay, including Thien Cung Cave and Surprise Cave, both of which offer impressive … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay named among most beautiful global destinations
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Tuyen Quang busy preparing for lantern festival
After a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tuyen Citadel Festival will again be held in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang this year. One of the highlights of the festival is a procession of giant mid-autumn lanterns. For more than a month now, Hoang Ngoc Tung, a local resident in Tan Quang ward, has set aside his daily tasks to join with other residents in making a mid-autumn lantern. The lantern is based on the legend of the first ancestors of the Vietnamese people - Lac Long Quan and Au Co. Local residents hope to educate children about love of their homeland and remembering their place of origin. Tuyen Quang province boasts about 40 festivals every year, but the Tuyen Citadel Festival is unique, with hundreds of giant mid-autumn lanterns in the procession. The lanterns are associated with history, folk tales, fairy tales, and legends, and are a unique feature of the province, 140km north of Hanoi, which has recently become a new and … [Read more...] about Tuyen Quang busy preparing for lantern festival
Party Central Committee’s Secretariat issues disciplinary measures against Gia Lai official
Vo Ngoc Thanh (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Party Central Committee’s Secretariat decided to remove Vo Ngoc Thanh from the post of Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Gia Lai province for the 2015-2020 and 2020-2025 tenures during its meeting in Hanoi on August 16 under the chair of Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong . Thanh, in his capacity as Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Party Civil Affairs Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, must bear the main responsibility for the violations and wrongdoings by the Party Civil Affairs Committee and the People’s Committee as well during the above-said tenures. VNA … [Read more...] about Party Central Committee’s Secretariat issues disciplinary measures against Gia Lai official
Over 300 needy fishermen receive gifts, free medical examination
The medical workers provide free medical examination and medicine for people with difficult circumstances. On the same day, Ba Ria- Vung Tau Province in collaboration with the Brigade 171 of Naval Region 2 and the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ba Ria- Vung Tau hosted a program to propagandize and promulgate the law on the sea and islands as well as the prevention from illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. On this occasion, the delegation gave life jackets, antiseptic liquid and 50 gifts to students whose parents are fishermen with difficult circumstances in the locality. By Phu Ngan– Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Over 300 needy fishermen receive gifts, free medical examination
Two dead, three missing after boat capsizes in Chay River in Lao Cai
The boat after the accident Specifically, at 8 a.m. on August 15, a boat carrying five people suddenly drifted into the whirlpool area in Chay River, a section through Coc Re Village, Ban Me Commune, Si Ma Cai District triggering the toppled boat. All victims who live in Ban Me Commune of Si Ma Cai District used the boat to visit their relatives in Na Loc Village, Ban Lau Commune of Muong Khuong District. After receiving the information, 100 police officers and local people urgently searched for the victims. Currently, two people were found. A working delegation was assigned to coordinate with local authorities for investigation and clarifying the causes of the incident. Receiving information about the incident, Standing Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Traffic Safety Committee Pham Binh Minh requested local authorities to promptly overcome the consequences of the incident, and send condolences to the victims’ families. By Minh Anh- Translated by Huyen … [Read more...] about Two dead, three missing after boat capsizes in Chay River in Lao Cai
Vietnamese laborers in RoK receive legal consultations
At the meeting (Photo:VNA) The event took place in the context that Vietnam and the Republic of Korea are going to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries (December 22, 1922 –2022). According to statistics of the Vietnam Labor Administration in the Republic of Korea, 205,000 Vietnamese people are living, studying and working in South Korea, including 27,000 workers under the EPS program. Head of EPS Vietnam Office in the Republic of Korea Pham Minh Duc directly propagandized, guided new policies and laws related to EPS labor and answered questions concerning contracts, salaries, paying and receiving insurance of all kinds, procedures for contracts termination and receiving back the deposit in Vietnam for Vietnamese workers in Ansan City and neighboring provinces and cities. By Phuong Nam- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Vietnamese laborers in RoK receive legal consultations
Clean energy brings stable electricity supply to Truong Sa Archipelago
Solar panels are installed in Truong Sa island district . (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNS/VNA) - The lives of soldiers and islanders in Truong Sa island district in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa have changed a lot thanks to solar panels and wind turbines. Solar and wind power is used widely in islands belonging to Vietnam's Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, said Colonel Le Dinh Hai, Deputy Head of Brigade 146 under Naval Region 4. Hai, who is also Chairman of the Truong Sa District People's Committee, said that the clean energy sources now could meet the daily needs of local residents for cooking, and powering TVs, radios and even electric fans at night. "Truong Sa is the first district in Vietnam lit up with clean energy," Hai said, adding that thanks to the stable energy source, activities on the island became much more convenient than before. Thai Minh Khai, a local resident living in Song Tu Tay Island, said his family had lived on the island for more than … [Read more...] about Clean energy brings stable electricity supply to Truong Sa Archipelago
Singing festival to be held in Tay Ninh
The singing festival includes a number of activities, namely art performance contest under the theme “Southeastern region - Solidarity - Development and Integration,” Don Ca Tai Tu (Southern folk music) art contest entitled “Southern folk music Don Ca Tai Tu,” competition on writing new lyrics, modern dance competition, and large panel, photo, document and artifact exhibitions, drawing the participation of artists, artisans, actors, instrumentalists from Southeastern provinces and cities. The festival aims to popularize Tay Ninh province’s land and people to other provinces and cities in the Southeastern region, contributing to boosting regional linkages in tourism and investment promotion, and the exploitation of potentials and advantages of provinces and cities in the Eastern region. It is seen as a significant cultural event in celebration of the 77th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-2022) and the National Day (September 2, 1945-20220). Translated by … [Read more...] about Singing festival to be held in Tay Ninh
Hanoians happy to spend big bucks on pet day care
When Vu Ngoc Minh Ha and her husband leave home in Tay Ho District at 7 a.m. for work, they take their samoyed dog named Xe Dap (Bicycle) with them and drop him off at a doggy day care on nearby Dang Thai Mai Street. They pick him up on their way home in the evening. For the past three years Ha, 27, has been entrusting Xe Dap to the center from Monday to Friday every week. "We don't want to leave our dog at home alone because we are afraid he will be lonely without anyone to play with or destroy furniture," she says. While the monthly fee is high enough at VND4 million, the couple pay extra for him to be fed extra meals and given spa treatments and other services. They typically spend VND10-12 million (US$427-512.89) on the animal each month. Bicycle (white with a red scarf) plays with other dogs at a dog day care on Dang Thai Mai Street in Hanoi's Tay Ho district in early 2022. Photo courtesy of Ha Day care services for pets work similarly to children’s … [Read more...] about Hanoians happy to spend big bucks on pet day care
Vietlog Industrial breaks ground on flagship warehouse in Hung Yen
Strategically located on a 4.17ha land plot in Minh Quang Industrial Park, My Hao commune, Hung Yen province , the project is easily accessible to the National Highway No.5A, Haiphong Port, and Noi Bai International Airport, facilitating the import and export of goods. This location is also close to successful industrial parks in Pho Noi and Yen My districts, Hung Yen. Upon completion by the first quarter of 2023, VLI Hung Yen will feature 29,000 square metres of Grade A warehouses with modern standards. At the groundbreaking ceremony, Alex Lin, co-founder of Skymont Capital said, “VLI Hung Yen marks a new milestone for us in the Vietnamese industrial warehouse market, representing our commitment to our investors, partners, customers, and local authorities in developing world-class industrial warehouses in Vietnam.” The future VLI Hung Yen This company has also officially appointed CBRE Vietnam to become the exclusive marketing and leasing consultant … [Read more...] about Vietlog Industrial breaks ground on flagship warehouse in Hung Yen