Lake tower

Hanoi authorities’ campaigns to solve sidewalk encroachment caused by street hawkers on the banks of the West Lake have proved to be water off a duck’s back as the issue recurs after every crackdown. The West Lake, which is the capital’s biggest freshwater reservoir located in Tay Ho District, has long been a favorite spot for young people to hang out, leading to the emergence of street stalls along its banks. Street hawkers rake in money from visitors to the lake by displaying their wares on the banks to sell street food and beverages even though that means the sidewalk there is partly or completely blocked. The encroachment has prompted local authorities to roll out multiple crackdowns, which have turned out to be wasted labor as the street stalls crept back in a few days. Young people enjoy beverages at a lakeside stall illegally established on the sidewalk of a street along the West Lake in Tay Ho District, Hanoi, June 25, 2022. Photo: Pham Tuan / Tuoi Tre … [Read more...] about Crackdown on sidewalk encroachment along West Lake’s banks a wasted effort in Hanoi

The History Museum of the central province of Thua Thien - Hue on June 27 held a ceremony to announce the national and world records for the local Phu Dien Cham Tower, as it has been recognised the first ancient Cham tower sinking deep under the coastal sand dunes to be excavated and preserved in Vietnam and the world. At the event (Photo: VNA) In April 2001, the tower was discovered in the coastal sand dunes of Phu Dien commune, Phu Vang district. It is buried in the sand from 5-7m under the ground. Director of the museum, the overall view of the building is a rectangular architectural block that gets smaller toward the top. It is one of the earliest remaining Cham brick structures in the central region, dating back to around the 8th century. With such values, the tower, accredited as a national architectural and art relic since December 2001, earned its record recognition by both the Vietnam Records Organisation (Vietkings) and the World Records … [Read more...] about Thua Thien-Hue: Ancient Cham tower announced as world record

An over 1,000-year-old Cham tower in the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien-Hue has been recognized as the world’s first ancient brick Cham tower buried deep under the coastal sand dunes to have been excavated and preserved. Representatives of the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings) and the World Records Union (WorldKings) announced the granting of the national and world records to the local Phu Dien Cham Tower at a ceremony held by the History Museum of Thua Thien-Hue on Monday evening. In April 2001, the tower was discovered in the coastal sand dunes of Phu Dien Commune in Phu Vang District. It was buried in sand from five to seven meters underground. A bird’s-eye view of the Phu Dien Cham Tower in Phu Dien Commune, Phu Vang District, Thua Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam. Photo: Duc Loc / Tuoi Tre The overall view of the building is a rectangular architectural block that gets smaller toward the top. It is one of the earliest remaining Cham brick … [Read more...] about Ancient Cham tower in central Vietnam sets world record

A large amount of fish has been found dead in the Yen So Lake in Hanoi's Hoang Mai District over the past few days. Dead fish can be seen floating on an area stretching across dozens of metres on the lake. No visitors or local people are seen taking a walk or doing physical exercises around the lake as usual. Most of the dead fish are tilapia. Dozens of environmental workers arrived to collect the dead fish on June 27. Workers said that the work would take several days due to the large amount of dead fish and rubbish on the lake. This is not the first time the lake has reported mass fish deaths. The same problem occurred last June when local authorities concluded that hot weather was the cause. … [Read more...] about Hanoi lake experiences mass fish deaths

A peaceful corner of Ngòi Tu Village. Photo mia.vn Lâm Giang Located on the peaceful Thác Bà Lake, Ngòi Tu Community Cultural Tourism Village in Vũ Linh Commune, Yên Bình District is an attractive destination for tourists. Ngòi Tu has a unique landscape combined with the long-standing cultural values of the people here, creating a very unique attraction. We went by car to visit the village, though it can also be reached via boat, departing from Hương Lý Port in Yên Bình Town, to feel the cool and fresh atmosphere of Thác Bà Lake. The village is located close to the edge of Thác Bà Lake, nestled under palm trees and luxuriant forests. It covers an area of 2sq.km. With the typical climate of the lake area, the winter is cold and the summer is cool. We arrived at the village on a calm morning, the wind gently carried the fragrance from the rice fields. Lurking behind the shady palm trees, the village appears as a picture of a peaceful Vietnamese village, … [Read more...] about Ngòi Tu Village, an attractive destination by Thác Bà Lake

In April 2001, the tower was discovered in the coastal sand dunes of Phu Dien commune, Phu Vang district. It is buried in the sand from 5-7m under the ground. Director of the museum, the overall view of the building is a rectangular architectural block that gets smaller toward the top. It is one of the earliest remaining Cham brick structures in the central region, dating back to around the 8th century. With such values, the tower, accredited as a national architectural and art relic since December 2001, earned its record recognition by both the Vietnam Records Organization (Vietkings) and the World Records Union (WorldKings) this year. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Thua Thien Hue: Ancient Cham tower announced as world record

Established in 1993, the International Property Awards is one of the most prestigious annual awards to celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating within the real estate sector globally. It is also considered as a benchmark for the quality and reputation of real estate products worldwide. The awards are divided into regions including Africa, Asia-Pacific, Arabia, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, the UK, and the USA with various award categories. Vega City Nha Trang has passed the strict evaluation of the international professional jury committee to scoop up four awards in the top categories in Asia-Pacific, including Hotel Architecture, New Hotel Construction and Design, Leisure Development, and Mixed-Use Development. This demonstrates the superior quality, class, service, and uniqueness of Vega City Nha Trang as well as the prestige of KDI Holdings Group in the field of real estate development. Kieu Tue Man, vice … [Read more...] about Vega City Nha Trang scoops four honours at International Property Awards 2022

Korean visitors at VinWonders in Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) in Vietnam held an event on June 22 to set up connections with Vietnamese travel management agencies and businesses to promote the growth of MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) tourism after COVID-19 is put under control. The event drew representatives from 25 travel agencies, localities and businesses from the Republic of Korea (RoK), Vietnamese tourism management agencies and more than 50 travel firms in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The RoK is one of the major tourism markets of Vietnam. In 2019 before COVID-19 broke out, Vietnam welcomed about 4.3 million Korean tourists, up 23.1 percent over the previous year, making the RoK the second largest tourism market of Vietnam. Meanwhile, in that year, 554,000 Vietnamese travelled to the RoK, of whom 73,000 took MICE tours. In 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic posed adverse impacts on the global … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK seek to foster cooperation in MICE tourism

Nala Garden Farmstay in Luong Son District in the northern province of Hoa Binh, around 150 kilometers from Hanoi, is a Vietnamese eco-resort amidst a sprawling 10,000 hectares of greenery. It features 10 traditional houses and bungalows with a touch of traditional architecture from northern Vietnamese villages. The resort has used environmentally-friendly materials including recycled wood, handmade terracotta bricks, tiles as well as used door frames. Each house has a large yard covered by the shade of green trees and a swimming pool for guests to cool down in the summer. Each spacious room is equipped with air-conditioning. Guests can make their stay more enjoyable by cycling in the shade of green trees and picking up fruits and vegetables. The Flamingo Dai Lai Resort in Phuc Yen Town, Vinh Phuc Province, around 45 kilometers from Hanoi, stands amidst 123 … [Read more...] about Three resorts offer welcome respite from Hanoi heat

Nguyen Duc Chung at the court (Photo: VNA) Hanoi – The People’s Court of Hanoi on June 22 lowered the prison sentence for former Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung in a case related to the purchase of Redoxy-3C to treat polluted lakes in the city. Accordingly, Chung received a jail term of only five years instead of eight years declared at the first-instance trial after the court considered his work and fulfilment of all compensations. Along with the prison sentence of five years for stealing State secrets, Chung will spend a total of 10 years behind bars. Chung’s two accomplices, Nguyen Truong Giang, Director of Arktic Trading and Service Co., Ltd., and Vo Tien Hung, former General Director of the Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage One Member Limited Liability Company, also got reduced sentences. Giang was sentenced to three years in prison instead of four and a half years, while Hung will serve two and a half years instead of four years. According … [Read more...] about Court reduces prison sentence for former Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung