Visitors look at photos of the exhibition (Photo: VNA) Quang Ngai (VNA) – An exhibition entitled "Ly Son - Sea and Island Culture Heritage” opened in Ly Son district of the central province of Quang Ngai on June 29 as part of the first Ly Son Culture - Tourism Week. On showcase are about 80 images and 50 exhibits and documents introducing Ly Son’s geological characteristics and history, along with locals’ daily life and their activities to protect the country’s sea and island sovereignty. Using the digital 3D technology, the exhibition also displays maps and documents on Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes. The maps and documents are seen as historical and legal evidence proving Vietnamese sovereignty over the islands. Vice Chairman of the district People’s Committee Le Van Ninh said the event aims to introduce Ly Son’s traditional cultural values, festivals and beautiful landscapes to both locals … [Read more...] about Quang Ngai: Exhibition on Ly Son’s sea and islands opens
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Quang Ngai: VSIP draws 383 million USD
The Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in Quang Ngai Province has attracted 17 projects, worth 383 million USD since it commenced construction in 2013 (Photo: VNA) Quang Ngai (VNA) - The Vietnam-Singapore Industrial Park (VSIP) in the central province of Quang Ngai has attracted 17 projects worth a total 383 million USD since it commenced construction in 2013. The management board of VSIP Quang Ngai said the park, which was built on 600ha of land in the Dung Quat Economic Zone and 520ha of adjacent urban land had an investment capital of 337.8 million USD. Eight projects are currently operational in the fields of leather, textiles and garments, foodstuffs, and beverages, creating more than 13,500 jobs for local residents and experts. Hebei Xindadong Textiles Company of China was seen as the biggest investor in the park with 38 million USD, followed by Hong Kong shoe maker Properwell, and Singapore’s UMW Equipment Systems – an industrial and heavy machinery plant. … [Read more...] about Quang Ngai: VSIP draws 383 million USD
U.N. Green Climate Fund supports Quang Ngai residents
The houses were part of a project coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and U.N. Development Program (UNDP) on improving the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities to climate change related impacts in Vietnam. At the ceremony. Photo: moitruong.net.vn The project worth more than USD 29 million is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the UNDP and is being during the 2017-2022 period. It aims at raising the resilience to bad consequences of climate change in Vietnam through building safe homes, increasing the coverage of mangrove forests, and providing trustworthy information about climate risks. The project is expected to benefit 28 coastal localities, with the focus on Northern Nam Dinh province, Central Quang Binh, Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Nam and Quang Ngai provinces, and Ca Mau province in the South. In Quang Ngai, it has been carrying out in Quang Ngai city and the districts of Mo Duc, Duc Pho, Binh Son, and Tu Nghia. … [Read more...] about U.N. Green Climate Fund supports Quang Ngai residents
UN Green Climate Fund supports Quang Ngai residents
Scene taken at the event (Photo: VNA) Quang Ngai (VNA) – Forty safe houses, funded by the UN Green Climate Fund, were handed over to residents in the central province of Quang Ngai’s Binh Chanh commune on May 5. The houses were part of a project coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and UN Development Programme (UNDP) on improving the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities to climate change related impacts in Vietnam. The project worth more than 29 million USD is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) through the UNDP and is being during the 2017-2022 period. It aims at raising the resilience to bad consequences of climate change in Vietnam through building safe homes, increasing the coverage of mangrove forests, and providing trustworthy information about climate risks. The project is expected to benefit 28 coastal localities, with the focus on northern Nam Dinh province, central Quang Binh, Thua Thien-Hue, Quang Nam and Quang … [Read more...] about UN Green Climate Fund supports Quang Ngai residents
Quang Ngai prevents illegal fishing in foreign waters
The docking area for fishing boats in An Hai commune of Ly Son district, Quang Ngai province (Photo: VNA) Quang Ngai (VNA) – The central coastal province of Quang Ngai has deployed tough measures to stop illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in foreign waters, especially after the European Commission (EC) issued a “yellow card” warning to the country’s fishery sector. Besides increasing communication campaigns for fishermen in coastal districts and communes, the province has enhanced surveillance of offshore fishing boats and will revoke operation licences of violating fishermen and vessels. Criminal punishment will be applied if ship owners deliberately repeat violations. Le Bang, a fisherman from Tinh Khe commune, Quang Ngai city, said fishermen should catch fish in Vietnamese waters, adding that they will lose all their property if arrested in foreign waters. Nguyen Quoc Chinh, Chairman of An Hai fishery trade union in Ly Son island district, … [Read more...] about Quang Ngai prevents illegal fishing in foreign waters