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Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper has just started construction of a new school project in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai. The construction and upgrade of Na Phung Kindergarten and Na Phung Primary School in Bao Yen District is started on March 18 The construction and upgrade of Na Phung Kindergarten and Na Phung Primary School in Bao Yen District was started on March 18 with a total investment of VND 500 million donated by the Minh Tri Thanh Company through the Dantri Charity Programme. Na Phung Kindergarten lies on a high mountain in Bao Yen District, which is some 300 kilometres from Hanoi. Na Phung Kindergarten has badly deteriorated The boarding school has only one classroom for nearly 40 students aged between 2-5 who share the same class. The classroom, together with the kitchen, and restroom have all badly deteriorated. Next to the Na Phung Kindergarten is the Na Phung Primary School which also shares the same … [Read more...] about Dantri starts new school project in Lao Cai

The health authority of Lao Cai Province in northern Vietnam said on Friday afternoon that it had detected and put under control an influenza A outbreak that has left more than 200 local children infected. A report of the Bao Yen District Medical Center showed that the first cases were reported on March 7 after five students developed such symptoms as cough, fever, fatigue and had to be off from school. The flu then spread to the community. On March 9, a healthcare station in Pho Rang Town, Bao Yen District reported 133 local students exhibiting the same symptoms to the Bao Yen District Medical Center. The number of flu-hit students in the area has neared 240 after one week. The Bao Yen District Medical Center made a swift response, including conducting contact tracing, screening, providing guidance on home-based quarantine and medical treatment, disinfecting schools linked to the influenza A cases, and raising public awareness about flu prevention and control. A Bao Yen … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Lao Cai Province reports over 200 influenza A infections in children

Visiting the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau at this time of the year provides an ideal opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the docynia indica flower. Docynia indica flower is mainly grown in the northwestern provinces of Son La, Yen Bai, Lao Cai and Lai Chau. The fruit of this kind of tree can be mixed with alcohol and honey. Mong ethnic minority girls embroidering flower skirts, young men playing the flute or children playing under docynia indica trees have become the topic of many artists and poets. Docynia indica trees are in different areas in Lai Chau with Dao San, Sin Ho, Sin Suoi Ho and Ta Leng being the hubs. However, the fruit in Dao San has a better taste. Docynia indica trees can develop well in unfavourable weather conditions. Lai Chau is also covered by white plum blossoms and the yellow colour of wild cabbage flowers. … [Read more...] about Docynia indica flower season in Lai Chau

Cainiao Vietnam, a subsidiary of Cainiao Network - the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, has just announced the signing of a MoU with Sagawa Vietnam, a leading foreign integrated logistics service provider , to promote stronger collaboration in Vietnam's logistics sector. Located at the Cainiao P.A.T. Logistics Park and Cainiao Dong Nai Smart Logistics Park, the premium warehouse space offers a strategic geographical advantage for business tenants due to its high accessibility. Both parks boast multiple access points that link directly to Ho Chi Minh City, Long Thanh International Airport, and major seaports, such as Cat Lai and Cai Mep-Thi Vai, making them an ideal choice for businesses looking for an efficient way to transport goods and expand their business. As a result, tenants can benefit significantly from the strategic locations, and SG Sagawa Vietnam's extensive global expertise and local network. As one of the country's leading players since 1997, SG Sagawa … [Read more...] about Cainiao signs MoU with SG Sagawa Vietnam

Authorities of the northern province of Quang Ninh have called on the partial relocation of Ha Long tour boats to Bai Tu Long Bay to operate. The move came after the province opened tourist sites on Bai Tu Long Bay in Van Don District. The list includes Tay Hoi, Tra Ngoc, Cai Lim, Ba Mun and Ban Sen islands which will help diversify tourism products in the city. Travellers can choose Cai Rong or Ao Tien ports in Van Don District as the starting point of their tours. Authorities of the northern province of Quang Ninh have called on the partial relocation of Ha Long tour boats to Bai Tu Long Bay to operate Truong Manh Hung, party secretary of Van Don District People's Committee, said that transportation firms have planned to build new boats to serve tourists on Bai Tu Long Bay. However, this will be carried out based on the efficiency of the new tourist sites. The Van Don District People’s Committee reported that a number of boats will shift from Ha Long Bay to … [Read more...] about Ha Long tour boats face partial Bai Tu Long Bay relocation

The first group of Chinese visitors arrived in HCM City today, March 17, marking the return of Chinese travellers to the city after a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The group has 16 will stay in Vietnam for eight days to visit HCM City, Nha Trang and Mui Ne. HCM City has welcomed the return of the first Chinese tourists after the pandemic Le Hong Tu, director of the Community Tourism Ltd. Co., said that the guests were taken to visit some famous tourist sites in HCM City, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office and Nguyen Van Binh Book Street. They were keen on Vietnamese traditional long Ao Dai and conical hats and wanted to buy them as souvenirs. Tu added that the return of holidaymakers is a good sign for the recovery of the city after the pandemic. Earlier, some localities in Quang Ninh, Lao Cai and Hanoi, welcomed the return of first Chinese visitors after the Covid-19 pandemic. Vietnam served 1.8 million foreign … [Read more...] about HCM City welcomes return of Chinese tourists

Localities in the Mekong Delta, southern Vietnam have recorded a soaring number of dengue fever patients, though it is the dry season in the region. In Can Tho City, more than 590 dengue fever cases, including one death in Co Do District, have been reported in the year to date, much higher than the year-ago figure of around 90 cases. Most of the cases were detected in Ninh Kieu, Thot Not, Cai Rang, and Co Do Districts, according to the Can Tho Center for Disease Control (CDC). In the provinces of Dong Thap and Tien Giang, the number of dengue fever patients has skyrocketed by 200-400 percent against the same period last year. Data from CDC Tien Giang indicated that 713 dengue fever cases have been detected in the eponymous since the beginning of the year. Dong Thap Province has logged 333 dengue fever clusters in all districts, with 653 cases, up 2.8-fold versus last year’s figure. Cao Lanh, Thanh Binh, and Thap Muoi Districts accounted for the majority of cases. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region sees upsurge in dengue cases

Vietnam is striving to lure more Japanese investments to digital transformation and green growth, as recommended in the Vietnam-Japan Joint Initiative (VJI). Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Phase VIII of the initiative, launched in 2003, concluded in March 2023, under which 497 out of the 597 items were completed. To promote its role, the Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment proposed building a cooperation programme between small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of the two countries, focusing on digital transformation, support industry and personnel training. Japanese SMEs have capacity, experience and high tech, and Vietnamese firms have abundant human resources, which is reciprocal during their development cooperation. The ministry suggested the Japanese side take more specific solutions and supplement workforce to further support Vietnamese enterprises in improving their capacity and competitiveness, and participating intensively in … [Read more...] about Vietnam attracting Japanese investments to new areas

The hottest period in Hanoi would be from late May to the end of July. The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) predicted that provinces and cities in northern Vietnam, including Hanoi, will endure their first hot weather of the Summer of 2023 with temperatures in some places reaching 35 degrees Celsius. According to the center, the temperature in the capital city of Hanoi would rise to about 34 degrees Celsius on March 23. The heat wave will continue through the weekend, with temperatures ranging from 34 to 36 degrees Celsius in the northwestern provinces of Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Hoa Binh, Lao Cai, and Yen Bai, the NCHMF added. A shipper covers himself from the scorching sun in Hanoi in 2022 summer. Photo: Pham Hung/ The Hanoi Times The temperature in Hanoi in recent days hovered around 20-27 degrees Celsius, with fog in the morning and evening. According to the NCHMF, after peaking on March 22-23, Hanoi's temperature will … [Read more...] about First heatwave to hit northern Vietnam this week

Tourists at a beach in Da Nang City (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Outbound tours are preferred by Vietnamese travellers for the coming holidays starting on April 29, according to travel agents and tour operators. Working people will enjoy five consecutive days off from April 29 to May 3 to celebrate the commemoration of the Hung Kings (the nation legendary founders) that falls on April 29, the National Reunification Day on April 30 and International Labour Day on May 1, which has prompted a surge in tour bookings. Tran Phuong Linh, marketing and IT director of BenThanh Tourist, said some customers can arrange to extend their holiday to nine days for long-haul outbound destinations. BenThanh Tourist reported an increase of 30-40% in tour bookings for the coming holidays compared to last year. Tours to Hong Kong and Taiwan have been fully booked one and a half months ahead of the Reunification Day and International Labour Day holidays, Linh said. … [Read more...] about Travel demand to surge during coming holidays