Ninh binh tour from hanoi

The northern province of Bac Ninh has proposed turning the Lim-Pha Lai railway sub-project into an elevated section. Provincial authorities have sent the recommendation to the Ministry of Transport for their consideration before being submitted to the prime minister for approval. The Yen Vien-Cai Lan railway project The Lim-Pha Lai railway section is one part of the railway project linking Hanoi’s Yen Vien Railway Station and Cai Lan Port in the northern province of Quang Ninh. The 131-kilometre project also travels through two neighbouring provinces of Bac Ninh and Hai Duong. The Ha Long-Cai Lan section has already been put into use, while work on the three remaining sections of Yen Vien-Lim, Pha Lai-Ha Long, and Lim-Pha Lai has been sluggish owing to capital difficulties. Around 35.3 kilometres of the Lim-Pha Lai section pass through Bac Ninh. According to Bac Ninh authorities, the section needs to be built elevated to avoid conflicting with local urban … [Read more...] about Bac Ninh proposes elevated railway construction

The defense chief was accompanied by Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Binh, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, head of the organizing panel of the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022, and representatives of relevant units and agencies. While visiting participating units' booths, General Phan Van Giang and the delegation took time to learn about showcased products and exchange related information. He also welcomed and highly appreciated the participation of domestic and international units and businesses at this event. The Vietnamese Minister of National Defense also visited and encouraged artists performing at the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022. Below are photos of Defense Minister General Van Giang’s tour at the Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022. Translated by Tran Hoai … [Read more...] about Defense Minister Phan Van Giang tours Vietnam International Defense Expo 2022

Admiring the majestic mountain scenery in the Northeast mountains or immersing in the silence of the ancient mausoleums in central Vietnam may help you release depression and find inner peace in mind. Global Wellness Day (GWD) is a non-profit day event - a social project dedicated to living well, held on the 2nd Saturday of June every year internationally. The below five travel destinations in Vietnam may suitable for both local and international travelers who look for trips to “live well” or “discover inner peace in mind” on the occasion of GWD 2022, which will fall on June 11 this year. From natural breath-taking beauty at Sapa Town to the clear jade waters at Quang Binh Province’s caves, the below travel ideas will inspire you to find the right destination for a peaceful and relaxing escape. The tranquil of Hanoi’s pagodas Hanoi is considered sacred land where thousands of ancient pagodas and communal houses are located. Some famous ones are Tran Quoc, Ba Da … [Read more...] about Six destinations in Vietnam for Global Wellness Day

Hung Yen Province Department of Transport Director Tran Minh Hai said the department has advised local authorities on transport infrastructure needs and mobilized capital to build it. Accordingly, many construction projects are being implemented, including construction of side roads connecting the Hanoi-Hai Phong Expressway with the Cau Gie-Ninh Binh Expressway, and construction and upgrades of other slip road projects. A project on construction of roads connecting cultural heritage and tourism sites with economic development along provincial rivers has been submitted to the provincial People's Committee and People's Council for consideration. If approved and implemented, the project will contribute to a sustainable network of transport infrastructure, helping improve the image and position of Hung Yen Province, ensuring security and defense, and meeting the travel demand of local residents and of socioeconomic development. Hung Yen Province Department of … [Read more...] about Province drives road development

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh speaks at the event (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh highlighted the need to tighten discipline in the disbursement of public investment while chairing a hybrid meeting on the matter with the No.1 Working Group on December 8. The group consists of eight ministries and central agencies – including the Government Office, Supreme People's Court of Vietnam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics (HCMA) – as well as the central provinces of Quang Binh and Quang Tri. At the function, Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Tran Duy Dong said that the total state budget investment assigned to the group by the PM exceeded 19.75 trillion VND (829.66 million USD) this year. A Ministry of Finance report showed that the ten units’ rate of disbursement was low between January and November. The rate recorded by Quang Binh province was highest, at 54.98%, followed by the … [Read more...] about Tighter discipline needed for public investment: Deputy PM

Participants in a workshop of Techfest Vietnam 2022, held in Binh Duong province in early December (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam - Singapore Industry 4.0 Innovation Centre recently made debut in the southern province of Binh Duong, aiming to not only support startups but also assist manufacturers to carry out reforms and raise labour productivity. The centre comes as a result of the cooperation between the Vietnamese side, comprising of the Becamex IDC Corp. under the Binh Duong provincial People’s Committee, the Vietnam - Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) joint venture and the Eastern International University, and Singaporean partners, including Singapore Polytechnic and the Smart i4.0 Transformation Alliance. It is equipped with laboratories, machinery, and facilities to help creators and enterprises conduct research and reform without having to make  their own financial investment. With support from experienced Singaporean partners, it also looks to assist … [Read more...] about Vietnam – Singapore innovation centre helps firms transform production

The US Agency for International Development (USAID), on Thursday marked the end of a project that has made significant improvements in early childhood disability detection and support in three southern provinces in Vietnam. Illustrative photo The accomplishments of the six-year effort, under USAID’s Disabilities Integration of Services and Therapies Network for Capacity and Treatment (DISTINCT) project, were highlighted at a ceremony in Dong Xoai, attended by representatives of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and National Committee for Persons with Disabilities, national agencies and ministries, project implementing partners VietHealth and the Medical Committee Netherlands-Vietnam, and other key partners and stakeholders. “On the heels of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, USAID congratulates all of DISTINCT’s partners for our collective success improving the quality of life for children with disabilities. Children are the future, and the … [Read more...] about US, Vietnam co-operate to improve life for children with disabilities

Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong highlighted the significance of Vietnam-Laos special relationship during a reception in Hanoi on December 7 for Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Laos Chansamone Chanyalath. Speaking highly of the traditional cooperation between the two armies and the outcomes of the talks between the two defence ministers, the Party chief asked the two defence ministries to build on their past achievements, fulfill assigned political tasks, and effectively carry out the Protocol and cooperation plan. Read full story - President Nguyen Xuan Phuc received Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Hanoi on December 7, saying his guest’s official visit will give new impetus to friendship and cooperation between the two countries. President Phuc congratulated Nigeria on … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest December 8

According to the city’s ODA project management board, the project costs over 9.1 trillion VND (395.6 million USD) and is scheduled for completion in June 2024, aiming to protect the city centre (Ninh Kieu and Binh Thuy districts) from the risk of flooding while improving connectivity with newly developed urban areas and key traffic infrastructure. Several priority areas of the project have already been put into use. As of November 28, 53.33% of official development assistance earmarked for the year had been disbursed. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Hong asked the board, Ninh Kieu district, departments and agencies to complete site clearance before December 31, and no later than March 2023 for the recent two new bidding packages. The board suggested WB experts help with procedures related to bidding packages under the project, and assist the city in accessing new ODA-funding in the fields of climate change response, clean water supply and modern … [Read more...] about WB experts inspect Can Tho city development project

The CAAV has reported that a proposal it submitted to the Ministry of Transport for approval included working with nine provinces that had asked for new airports. The list of proposed projects includes building a new airport at the Van Phong Economic Zone in the coastal central province of Khanh Hoa, as well as airports in the northern mountainous provinces of Ha Giang and Yen Bai. Projects would also be slated for Ly Son Island off central Quang Ngai Province, as well as the Central Highland provinces of Dak Nong and Kon Tum. Other proposed airport destinations are the northern province of Tuyen Quang, the southern border province of Tay Ninh and the central province of Ha Tinh. The CAAV said if approved, local authorities in those provinces will build plans calling for private investment into the construction of the airports. According to Hanoi-based Transport Engineering Design Incorporated (TEDI), a consultant on the Transport Ministry’s national airport plan, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam aviation authority plans 9 new airports