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Hanoi (VNA) - According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, there are still complex developments in the remit of natural disasters in 2019 due to the impact of El Nino phenomenon. The storm season will come late, while hot weather is likely to appear earlier than that in many years across the country, and untimely rains will appear locally. Untimely rain may locally appear early in the South (Source: Vietnam+) Heat waves come early There are still complex developments for natural disasters in 2019 due to the impact of El Nino phenomenon. The ENSO phenomenon, the umbrella term for the El Nino and La Nina phenomena, is predicted to maintain its El Nino status in the first half of 2019 with a probability of 80-90 percent. The average temperature is forecast to be much higher than those of many years. From now until February 10, about three to five cold waves are likely to occur. The cold and chilly spells can occur in the last days of January to early … [Read more...] about 2019: untimely rain, less storms but abnormal

Vietnamese drama film 'Rom,' which was honored with the top award at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) last week, has been slapped with a heavy administrative penalty for joining the fest without first acquiring a screening license at home. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Monday imposed a VND40 million (US$1,720) administrative fine on Hoan Khue Film Production JSC (HKFilm) - the production company behind ‘Rom.' The culture ministry also gave the company ten days to destroy the film copy it sent to BIFF, or authorities will coercively enact “spoliation of the evidence." ‘Rom’ is a coming-of-age drama revolving around the story of a young bookie in bustling Ho Chi Minh City, where he tries everything he can to help the residents of an old apartment complex keep their homes and fulfill his dream of finding his parents. According to a source close to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper, the film was not licensed for screening in Vietnam … [Read more...] about Busan Film Festival winner ‘Rom’ fined in Vietnam for licensing violation

Dark-color water and yellowish foam have been spotted along a beach near a major economic zone in the central Vietnamese province of Quang Ngai, with local authorities now scrambling to identify the cause. By Wednesday afternoon, the sea along a two-kilometer section of Khe Hai Beach in Binh Thanh Commune, Binh Son District had turned unusually dark, with yellowish foam washing up with the waves.  Despite the strange color, no odd odors were detected. The beach is located near a port cluster as part of the Dung Quoc Economic Zone, which houses several factories owned by companies involved in heavy industry, namely Hoa Phat Steel JSC, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Company, and Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (Vinashin). Yellow foam washes up with the waves. Photo: Tran Mai / Tuoi Tre Local residents have reported that situation has been ongoing for over a week and many say they believe it began with an oil spill. “I hope authorities deal with this issue quickly … [Read more...] about Seawater turns dark near central Vietnam economic zone

Vietnam Economy Measures for improving coffee sector discussed The Saigon Times Daily Thursday,  Dec 5, 2019,16:23 (GMT+7) Measures for improving coffee sector discussedThe Saigon Times Daily A farmer harvests coffee. Multiple measures for sustainable coffee development have been presented at a seminar - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - Multiple measures for sustainable coffee development have been presented at a seminar, including diversifying coffee products, enhancing domestic consumption and boosting investment. Speaking at the seminar, jointly organized by the Department of Crop Production and the Vietnam Coffee Coordination Board in HCMC on December 3, Luong Van Tu, chairman of the Vietnam Coffee and Cocoa Association, noted that firms should enhance their capacity for processing a variety of roasted, ground and instant coffee products. The move is aimed at raising the value of domestic coffee products to serve the local and … [Read more...] about Measures for improving coffee sector discussed

Prestigious magazine Vogue Paris has named Con Dao island in Vung Tau province among the nine most beautiful secret islands which travelers should visit this winter. Con Dao is an archipelago made up of 16 separate islands, with each one serving as a beautiful destination for visitors to enjoy. (Photo: Six Senses) The magazine notes that despite the ability to preserve the island’s fantastic array of nature, there are also several high-end hotels which have been built on the island, including one by Aman Resorts and another by Six Senses. (Photo: May Travel) “Another asset that this archipelago offers is its national park which features an intact ecosystem”, Vogue Paris states. (Photo: Quangvinh.88) As well as exquisite scenery for tourists to enjoy, the island’s Con Dao Museum and former prisons serve as popular destinations that take visitors on a journey through history. One of the island’s must-visit destinations is Hang Duong … [Read more...] about Con Dao named among most beautiful island destinations for winter travel