When getting higher, I heard more clearly the sound of streams flowing in the forest and sensed the smell of rocks and seawater penetrating my skin. I jumped up out of joy when standing in front of a primary forest with age-old trees. I saw firmiana simplex flowers in full bloom and monkeys and squirrels romping, and then embraced a six-century banyan tree. Enjoying the wonderful nature in such a short time was barely enough, but I had to end my mountain trek to save time for the spectacular morning market which hit its peak at 8 a.m. on the island. … [Read more...] about A visit to the rustic, peaceful Cham Island
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Barty avenges Kvitova defeat to reach semi-finals
Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates winning her match against Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia January 28, 2020 – PHOTO: REUTERS MELBOURNE (REUTERS) - Ash Barty stormed into her maiden Australian Open semi-final on Tuesday with an emphatic 7-6(6) 6-2 win over Petra Kvitova that avenged her defeat to the hard-hitting Czech in last year’s quarter-final at Melbourne Park. … [Read more...] about Barty avenges Kvitova defeat to reach semi-finals
Khanh Hoa’s tour firms stop receiving Chinese tourists
Most of the international tourists to Khanh Hoa come from China. The provincial tourism authority had yet to release any statement related to impacts of the new coronavirus strain as well as of the Chinese travel ban on the local tourism industry, but forecast the volume of tourists to the coastal province to sharply decline. … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa’s tour firms stop receiving Chinese tourists
More traffic cops mobilized to patrol roads as fatalities surge
More than 20 people were injured when a passenger bus overturned in the south-central coastal province of Phu Yen late Saturday. The bus was carrying 46 passengers from HCMC to the central province of Quang Ngai on National Highway 1 when it plunged into a roadside rice field. … [Read more...] about More traffic cops mobilized to patrol roads as fatalities surge
Global alarm grows as Beijing reports first virus death
Security personnel wearing protective clothing to help stop the spread of a deadly virus which began in Wuhan, check the temperature of people using portable devices and an advanced thermo camera at a subway station entrance in Beijing. (NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP) At least 106 people have died from the virus in China, and more than 4,000 people have been infected across the nation. … [Read more...] about Global alarm grows as Beijing reports first virus death
