As the sun rises over the shimmering sea and seagulls fly overhead, it’s time for Ship No 571 to leave Cam Ranh Military Port for Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago in Khanh Hoa Province. Changes seen on Truong Sa archipelago Growing vegetables against all odds on the Spratly Islands Soldier Nguyen Ngoc Tu and his wife Nguyen Thi Ha Trang at the sovereignty landmark on An Bang Island during a recent reunion. — VNA/VNS Photos Manh Khanh But this isn’t a normal journey. Instead of ferrying soldiers across the sea, Ship No 571 is filled with hundreds of mothers, fathers and wives to visit their relatives, who are soldiers on duty on the archipelago. Dozens of these trips happen every year, bringing joy from the mainland to the dutiful soldiers. The Spratly archipelago consists of more than 100 small islands, reefs and coral reefs. The islands are seen as a shield to protect Vietnam and the soldiers here are responsible for protecting the country’s … [Read more...] about Joyful reunions across the sea
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National Tourism Year 2019 to end with ceremony in Khanh Hoa
A view of Nha Trang beach (Photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – The central province of Khanh Hoa will hold a ceremony on December 28 to wrap up National Tourism Year 2019 which was themed “Nha Trang – Colour of the Sea”. The event will be attended by leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism who will review and evaluate the efficiency of the programme as well as its influence on the country’s tourism sector. Concluding the event, Khanh Hoa will hand over the hosting role of National Tourism Year to the northern province of Ninh Binh, which will host the year in 2020. In 2019, Khanh Hoa held major activities within the programme’s framework, including the Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2019, the Khanh Hoa National Food Festival, and the Hong Kong-Nha Trang boat race. The province will host the semi-final and the finale of Miss Universe Vietnam 2019 that is slated for November 21 to December 7 at the Diamond Bay tourism site. According … [Read more...] about National Tourism Year 2019 to end with ceremony in Khanh Hoa
Climate impacts ‘to cost world $7.9 trillion’ by 2050
Rising temperatures meant the global economy was projected to hit US$250 trillion by 2050, as opposed to US$258 trillion with no climate impact. — AFP/VNA Photo PARIS — Climate change could directly cost the world economy US$7.9 trillion by mid-century as increased drought, flooding and crop failures hamper growth and threaten infrastructure, new analysis showed on Wednesday. The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Climate Change Resilience Index measured the preparedness of the world's 82 largest economies and found that based on current trends the fallout of warming temperatures would shave off 3 per cent of global GDP by 2050. Its analysis, which assesses each country's direct exposure to loss as climate change brings more frequent extreme weather events, found Africa was most at-risk, with 4.7 per cent of its GDP in the balance. In general, developing nations faired poorer in terms of resiliency than richer ones. "Being rich matters," said John Ferguson, EIU … [Read more...] about Climate impacts ‘to cost world $7.9 trillion’ by 2050
Extreme cold records in Bac Ha and Sapa as cold spell covers the North
The reported cold spell has covered the whole of the North, causing temperatures to plunge with several places having recorded extreme cold on the morning of November 19. According to the hydro-meteorological station of Lao Cai province, from Monday night the cold spell increased sharply, causing the mercury in the area simultaneously decreased compared to the previous day. At 7 am this morning, the temperature in Lao Cai City was down to 18.8C, Pho Rang (Bao Yen District) 18.6C, Bac Ha Town 13.2C and Sa Pa District even as low as 11C. Drizzles in Sa Pa National Tourist Area even added to the extreme cold there. Currently, the cold air continues to intensify to Lao Cai, causing light rain in some places and causing the temperatures in the province to continue to fall lower. It is forecast that tonight the lowest temperature in Lao Cai may drop to 16-18C, even 11-13C in the highlands, while Sapa may record 9-10C at the lowest. In addition to the harmful cold weather, there has been … [Read more...] about Extreme cold records in Bac Ha and Sapa as cold spell covers the North
Vietnam’s lead at top of Group G trimmed to two points
International Vietnam's lead at top of Group G trimmed to two points The Saigon Times Daily Wednesday, Nov 20, 2019,10:44 (GMT+7) Vietnam's lead at top of Group G trimmed to two points The Saigon Times Daily Vietnamese and Thai players fight for the ball during their their second round of Asian qualifying for the 2022 World Cup at Hanoi’s My Dinh Stadium on Tuesday - PHOTO: VNA HONG KONG (REUTERS) - Vietnam saw their lead at the top of Group G trimmed to two points yesterday after Park Hang-seo's side were held to a 0-0 draw by Thailand as Malaysia moved into second in the group due to their 2-0 victory over Indonesia. Vietnam have 11 points while Malaysia are ahead of Thailand on nine points, one more than Akira Nishino's side. Top seeds the United Arab Emirates, who did not play on Tuesday, are in fourth with six points. The Malaysians moved into second in the group thanks to a brace from Safawi Rashid - … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s lead at top of Group G trimmed to two points
