Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc (second, right) presents a gift to Thanh Hoa authorities at the working session on December 23 (Photo: VNA) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a working session with officials of Thanh Hoa on December 23, asking the north central province to carry out industrialisation faster to contribute more to national development. Local officials reported that in 2018, Thanh Hoa recorded the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) of 15.16 percent, the fastest-ever pace, with industry and construction making up the biggest proportion in its economy – 44 percent. Per capita income is estimated at 1,999 USD, up 1.3-fold from 2015. With big investments in infrastructure, the province has enjoyed breakthroughs in tourism. It welcomed about 8.25 million tourist arrivals, including 230,000 foreigners, and earned over 10.6 trillion VND (453.7 million USD) from the sector this year. That has helped the visitor number and tourism revenue … [Read more...] about Gov’t leader urges rapid industrialisation in Thanh Hoa province
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Beauty queens partake in grand opening of designer Thanh Hoa’s showroom
Miss Universe Vietnam 2008 Thuy Lam surprisingly makes a public appearance as she attends the fashion event. For a long time she has been spending her time for her family and business. She has rarely participated in any public social event for a long time. Thuy Lam remains as gorgeous and youthful looking as ever in her sparkling yellow dress. The dress helps her show off wonderful figure. Thuy Lam meets Mrs Worldwide 2018 Duong Thuy Linh (R). Thuy Lam and designer Le Thanh Hoa (R) Mrs Worldwide 2018 Duong Thuy Linh looking dynamic in her white suit. The event also had another rare appearance with Miss Vietnam 2002 Mai Phuong after she also spent some time away from the limelight for her family and job. She looks graceful in her pink pastel dress. The first runner-up of Miss Universe Vietnam 2015 Le Hang also joins the event. Miss Vietnam 2010 Ngoc Han shines in her classy red dress. The first runner-up of Miss Vietnam 2014 Huyen My looks charming at the fashion event. … [Read more...] about Beauty queens partake in grand opening of designer Thanh Hoa’s showroom
Lam Kinh Festival 2018 kicks off in Thanh Hoa
At the Lam Kinh Festival 2018 (Photo: vnexpress.net) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The Lam Kinh Festival 2018 was held at the Lam Kinh special national relic site in Xuan Lam commune, Tho Xuan district, the central province of Thanh Hoa on October 1 or the 22nd of the eight lunar month. This year’s festival aimed to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the Lam Son Uprising, the 590th anniversary of King Le Thai To’s coronation and the 585th anniversary of national hero Le Loi’s death. The festival included two main parts – traditional rituals such as palanquin procession, incense offering and worship ceremonies, and festive activities with art performances, folk music and games. Art shows under the theme Long Lived Lam Son Spirit, which featured the tradition of fighting against Chinese Ming invaders to protect the country’s sovereignty. The Lam Kinh special national relic site worships national hero Le Loi who led the Lam Son uprising to fight the Chinese … [Read more...] about Lam Kinh Festival 2018 kicks off in Thanh Hoa
Mai Linh supports flood victims in Thanh Hoa
Mai Linh supports flood victims in Thanh HoaBy Le Anh Mai Linh representatives give relief aid to flood victims in Thanh Hoa Province - PHOTO: MAI NGUYEN HCMC - Representatives from Mai Linh Group’s Thanh Hoa Province branch last week handed over two new houses worth VND30 million each to two families whose homes were destroyed by heavy rain and floods in the province’s Cam Thach and Cam Binh communes. The firm also delivered four tons of rice to 200 families affected by floods in Cam Thuy Town and Cam Giang Commune. On September 18, Mai Linh will continue to donate two new houses worth VND30 million each and four tons of rice to 200 families in Muong Lat District. The program is sponsored by Ho Huy, chairman of Mai Linh Group, and employees of the group’s Thanh Hoa branch. From August 28 to 31, heavy rain and floods caused great damage to the province. Muong Lat District is the hardest-hit area with seven people reported dead or missing, 139 houses … [Read more...] about Mai Linh supports flood victims in Thanh Hoa
Floods leave 10 dead, 5 missing in Thanh Hoa, Son La
Floods leave 10 dead, 5 missing in Thanh Hoa, Son LaThe Saigon Times Daily Local people in Thach Thanh District, Thanh Hoa Province, move around by canoe due to heavy flooding – PHOTO: VNA HCMC - By 5 p.m. on September 2, floods triggered by heavy rains had left nine people dead and five others missing in Thanh Hoa Province and one dead in Son La Province, local media reported. Statistics from the National Committee for Search and Rescue under the Ministry of National Defense’s Search and Rescue Operations Department show that the floods had killed five people in Cam Thuy District and four others in Muong Lat District of Thanh Hoa Province. Of the missing victims, four were in Muong Lat District and one in Quan Hoa District. In Son La, a man in Mai Son District died, and two others in Sop Cop District were injured as a result of the disaster. Since August 28, the rising waters of the Ma and Buoi rivers have submerged nearly 11,800 houses and damaged 362 others. In … [Read more...] about Floods leave 10 dead, 5 missing in Thanh Hoa, Son La