The Nha Trang - Saigon railway section. (Photo: SGGP) According to the proposal, the project has a total investment of more than VND1.098 trillion (US$47.9 million) funded from the State budget in the medium-term public investment plan for the 2021-2025 period. The project is expected to be implemented in three years, from 2022 to 2025. The project scope is in the Nha Trang - Saigon section of the North-South railway line, with the starting point at Nha Trang Station (Km1314+930) and the ending point at Saigon Station (Km1726+200), with a total length of about 411 kilometers. Specifically, the project will renovate and upgrade five weak bridges on the route; renovate and upgrade the upper layer architecture of nine degraded sections, with a total length of more than 87 kilometers. At the same time, the project will repair and upgrade Song Than Station (cargo station); build a new station combined with renovating the railway and synchronous works of Di An Station. Along with … [Read more...] about VND1.098 trillion to upgrade Nha Trang – Saigon railway section
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Sea and islands culture protection and promotion discussed
Experts at the seminar PANO – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee on January 5th held an international scientific seminar in Nha Trang city to gather domestic and international experts’ experiences in studying sea and island culture. Accordingly, 60 reports of domestic and international experts from Taiwan (China), Sweden, Canada, Japan and the Republic of Korea focused on the cultural values of Vietnam’s sea and islands, sea and islands culture with the protection of national sovereignty and jurisdiction, as well as the protection and promotion of today sea and islands culture. Besides, the participants evaluated the importance of sea and islands culture to the national sovereignty protection and economic and cultural development strategy. The two-day conference is expected to contribute to raising local authorities and coastal people’s awareness of protecting and promoting sea and islands culture for the national … [Read more...] about Sea and islands culture protection and promotion discussed
The beauty of Lang Co Bay
Located at the foot of the Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Bay is a town in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien-Hue province. It is completely embraced with one side of deep mountains, and one side of seas. (Photo: VNA) With an area of about 800 hectares, Lap An Lagoon - known as the Oyster Kingdom of Hue- is also the source that supplies a large amount of seafood for the fishermen of this area. (Photo: VNA) With over 10 km of white sand, the vast blue waters of the ocean and rainforests on the undulating mountains are not enough to describe Lang Co. Additional, a large mysterious Lap An Lagoon makes it more beautiful. (Photo: VNA) On the top of Hai Van Pass, visitors will surely feel surprised by the peaceful and poetic beauty of Lang Co Bay. Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature can offer. (Photo: VNA) This is the 3rd bay in Vietnam, after Halong Bay and Nha Trang Bay named in the list of 30 … [Read more...] about The beauty of Lang Co Bay
Amazing places to visit from north to central regions
In the northern province of Ninh Binh, visitors are able to savour the delights of famous tourist sites like Tam Coc-Bich Dong with beautiful caves, Bai Dinh pagoda, Cuc Phuong National Park. Especially, Trang An Landscape Complex is Vietnam’s only Mixed Cultural and Natural heritage site. The gateway of the north and central region is ThanhHoa province with its Ho Dynasty Citadel, which was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in 2011. Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in the central province of NgheAn, and Dong Loc T-junction relic site in Ha Tinh are also wonderful places to visit. Quang Binh province has beautiful caves and long beaches with soft white sand such as Toi cave, Nhat Le beach, and Nuoc Mooc stream. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park covers an area of over 340,000 hectares with spectacular landscapes and many rare species. The province’s Son Doong cave is the world’s largest cave system. … [Read more...] about Amazing places to visit from north to central regions
Coastal province launches beauty contest to promote tourism
More than 400 Vietnamese women aged 18 to 27 have signed up for the first Miss Sea Tourism Việt Nam 2022 competition launched in Nha Trang City, Khánh Hòa Province. The event is part of the province’s efforts to promote tourism recovery this year. Photo courtesy of the organiser NHA TRANG — The first Miss Sea Tourism Việt Nam 2022 pageant, held in Nha Trang City, has attracted the participation of more than 400 young aspirants. The contest is part of Khánh Hòa Province's efforts to boost tourism recovery this year. From the aspirants aged 18 to 27 and at least 1.60m tall, 20 candidates will be shortlisted for the semifinal round to be held on Champa Island in Nha Trang from July 7 to 9. The contestants will compete in the categories of traditional costumes, swimsuits, question-and-answer sessions and evening wear. They will also take part in two additional competitions highlighting their work in promoting tourist activities in Khánh Hòa. Ten finalists will vie for the … [Read more...] about Coastal province launches beauty contest to promote tourism
Ninh Thuan, Ha Giang promote tourism in HCMC
At the Ninh Thuan tourism marketing and promotion conference According to Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ninh Thuan Province Tran Quoc Nam, the conference is a chance to introduce the province’s tourism potential to investors and businesses. Ninh Thuan belongs to the tourism triangles of Da Lat- Nha Trang- Phan Rang featuring many famous landscapes of Binh Son, Ninh Chu and Ca Na beaches, Rai cave, Nui Chua National Park, Phuoc Chua National Park, Vinh Hy Bay and more. Nui Chua National Park was recognized as the Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO while Vinh Hy Bay also received the title of National Relic Site from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. Bau Truc, the quintessence of Cham pottery in Ninh Thuan The province plans to develop typical tourist products and offer priority to projects in the North and South areas and Phan Rang-Thap Cham City in order to establish a complex of accommodation, shopping and entertainment in Binh Son beach. A … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuan, Ha Giang promote tourism in HCMC
Khanh Hoa rescuers save two foreigners with multiple injuries at sea
The rescue force approached the coal-carrying ship with two crew members having work accident while passing through Khanh Hoa waters. (Photo: SGGP) Around 6 p.m. on May 16, two Filipino nationals, Villacencio Andrillo Baselote, 35, and Hamodiong Cresente JR. Salem, 31, were brought to the mainland by the SAR-01 ship of the Khanh Hoa Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center, then were transferred to the hospital. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh, Director of the Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center Region 4, said that these two people were crewmen on a coal-carrying ship of Greek nationality. Medical workers check the condition of a crewman. (Photo: SGGP) On the morning of May 16, the ship passed through Khanh Hoa waters, about 20 nautical miles from the shore of Nha Trang City. Two crew members had an accident while working, leading to head, flank, and arm injuries. Staff of the Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center use stretchers to transfer patients … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa rescuers save two foreigners with multiple injuries at sea
Two troubled Greek ship’s crew-members rescued at sea
Earlier, a Greek cargo ship called Alpha Afovos was heading to China from Indonesia. While operating at sea about 20 miles southeast of Nha Trang city, two Filipino crew-members were severely injured in the head, flank and right hand. The captain of ship Alpha Afovos then sent a mayday signal for help. Upon receiving the information, the Vietnam MRCC IV mobilized Ship SAR27-01 on duty in the waters of Nha Trang city to the scene for rescue mission. Ship SAR27-01 promptly approached ship Alpha Afovos and took two troubled crew-members ashore for further treatment. Translated by Quynh Oanh … [Read more...] about Two troubled Greek ship’s crew-members rescued at sea
Experts warn not to abuse liver enzyme tests to detect acute hepatitis
Doctor Nguyen Thi Tuong Diem is examining a child (Photo: SGGP) On the morning of May 12, at the Ho Chi Minh City-based Children's Hospital 1 and the Children's Hospital 2, hundreds of parents brought their children to be examined. Ms. Ho Hai from Ben Cat City in the Southern Province of Binh Duong said that her child had a fever, vomiting, and jaundice; because she has read the information about the recommendations of the Ministry of Health on the internet, and fearing that her child would contract acute hepatitis; thus, she quickly took a bus from Binh Duong to take her child to Children's Hospital 1 for a medical checkup. Though doctors said that the baby did not have acute hepatitis, she insisted on a liver enzyme test for her baby as many cases reported gastrointestinal symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting preceding presentation with severe acute hepatitis, and increased levels of liver enzymes On the same day, at the Pediatrics Department at many … [Read more...] about Experts warn not to abuse liver enzyme tests to detect acute hepatitis