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The management board of Nha Trang Bay in south central Khanh Hoa Province declared on Friday that all swimming and diving activities at Hon Mun Nature Reserve will be suspended beginning Monday next week and lasting until further notice. The decision was made as a result of the recent bleaching, damage, and decline of many coral species at Hon Mun Nature Reserve and other areas in Nha Trang Bay. According to the management board, the suspension of ocean leisure activities in the areas surrounding Hon Mun Nature Reserve is to comply with the notice issued by the People's Committee of Nha Trang on Friday. The purpose of the suspension is to survey and evaluate the current situation, identify vulnerable locations, and develop a strategy to preserve the Nha Trang Bay Marine Protected Area in the near future. According to Huynh Binh Thai, head of the management board, the suspension of swimming and scuba diving operations at Hon Mun Nature Reserve does not indicate the closure … [Read more...] about Sea leisure activities suspended following reports of dead corals at nature reserve in Vietnam

Since Vietnam reopened its border for foreign tourists in March 2022, Emirates has gradually increased the weekly frequency on both routes from Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, offering travellers from Vietnam more convenience as well as safe and seamless connection to Dubai and onward to Emirates’ global network of over 130 destinations. Starting from 24 June 2022, Emirates will boost its frequency from Hanoi to daily flights. From 24 to 30 June, Emirates flight EK394 will depart Dubai at 03:30hrs, arriving in Hanoi at 13:15hrs while on its return leg, Emirates flight EK395 will depart Hanoi at 00:25hrs, arriving in Dubai at 04:00hrs. From 5 July 2022, Emirates will make a small modification on the operation time of the return flight in which the flight EK395 will depart Hanoi at 01:30hrs and arrive in Dubai at 05:05hrs. Frequency to Ho Chi Minh City will also increase from 5 to 6 weekly flights from 1 July 2022. Emirates flight EK392 will depart Dubai International Airport at … [Read more...] about Emirates offers more choices for summer vacation

Of the figure 2.16 million tons were caught from the sea, a rise of 3.3 percent compared to the same period last year. The ministry attributed the increases to the favorable weather conditions and localities’ support to fishermen. However, it said that tuna catch in Binh Dinh, Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa dropped nearly 17 percent in August to only 832 tons. In the first eight months of this year, total tuna catch was estimated at 14,901 tons, up 10.6 percent year on year. Binh Dinh took the lead with 8,508 tons, a rise of 18.9 percent, followed by Phu Yen 3,410 tons (up 6.1 percent) and Khanh Hoa 2,983 tons (down 2 percent). Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Seafood output hits 2.3 million tons in eight months

State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (C) meets outstanding workers in oil and gas sector (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on June 25 met 70 officials and workers in the oil and gas sector who stood out in the good and creative labour emulation movement in the 2017-2022 period . Despite numerous difficulties in the period, the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group has had over 2,800 topics, initiatives and solutions applied in the reality, which have produced a total estimated profit of over 500 million USD. The leader said the group, with its over 60,000 workers, has become an economic-technological spearhead that helps ensure sufficient supply of fuel to economic sectors and plays an important role in realising the sea strategy and safeguarding national sovereignty in the sea. State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc presents late President Ho Chi Minh's portraits to outstanding workers (Photo: VNA) Affirming that the participants at the meeting … [Read more...] about State leader praises outstanding workers in oil, gas sector

Vessel INS KADMATT at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24 (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Two Indian naval ships carrying with more than 500 crewmembers arrived at Nha Rong Wharf on June 24, beginning a three-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City . The visit by the INS SAHYADRI and INS KADMATT is part of bilateral defence cooperation activities to enhance ties between the two navies and also mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations this year. During their stay, the Indian delegation is set to pay courtesy calls to HCM City leaders, visit the high commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Region 2, pay tribute to Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh, visit local historical relic sites, and take part in sport exchanges with officers and soldiers of Naval Region 2. The India n ships will also join the Vietnam People’s Navy in a joint passage exercise (PASSEX). Rear Admiral Sanjay Bhalla (L), Commander of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, is … [Read more...] about Indian naval ships start three-day visit to HCM City

The constant rise in fuel prices has caused up to 55 percent of 99,000 fishing boats throughout Vietnam to stay ashore to avoid losses, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, which is calling for financial supports for fishermen. Fuel has become a so huge expense that many fishermen in the country are having trouble making a living. Gasoline and oil demand for fishing activities averages out at 330 million liters per month, according to the agriculture ministry, while the price of diesel 0.05S, the main fuel for fishing vessels, has spiked by 65 percent, or VND11,441 (US$0.49) per litter, since December 2021. In total, fuel costs needed to maintain normal fishing activities have skyrocketed by about VND3.776 trillion ($162.4 million) a month. While fuel costs usually account for 45-60 percent of fishing expenses, the other costs have also increased by 10-15 percent, raising the total expenses by 35-48 percent on average. Meanwhile, the increase in … [Read more...] about Vietnam agriculture ministry urges aid for fishermen as rising fuel prices keep them ashore

Vietnam was recently named amongst the top three Asia-Pacific countries where people have regained their confidence in travel. According to the Travel Confidence Index, a report commissioned by leading online travel company Booking.com, the Vietnamese population is the second most confident in travel, with 85 percent of Vietnamese travelers sharing that they intend to travel at some point in the next 12 months. Numbers one and two on the list were India (86 percent) and China (79 percent). The online survey, which polled 11,000 travelers from 11 countries and territories across Asia and Oceania between April and May 2022, aimed to track the impact of geopolitical and societal diversities in the region, as well as the varied response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on overall confidence levels when it comes to travel. The result indicated that, among Asia-Pacific travelers, Vietnamese are very much willing to put up with and/or overlook travel deterrents, including disruptions and … [Read more...] about Vietnam ranks amongst most optimistic tourism communities in Asia-Pacific

Two Indian naval ships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kadmatt, carrying more than 500 crew members arrived at Nha Rong Wharf on Friday, marking the start of a three-day friendship visit to Ho Chi Minh City. The visit is part of bilateral defense cooperation activities to enhance ties between the two navies and also mark the 50th anniversary of the countries’ diplomatic relations this year. During their stay, the Indian delegation is set to pay courtesy calls to Ho Chi Minh City leaders, visit the high commands of Military Region 7 and Naval Region 2, pay tribute to Vietnam’s late President Ho Chi Minh, visit local historical relic sites, and take part in sport exchanges with officers and soldiers of Naval Region 2. The Indian ships will also join the Vietnam People’s Navy in a joint passage exercise (PASSEX). Indian naval ship INS Kadmatt arrives at Nha Rong Wharf, Ho Chi Minh City, June 24, 2022. Photo: Quang Dinh / Tuoi Tre Addressing a press meeting held on INS … [Read more...] about Indian naval ships begin three-day visit to Ho Chi Minh City