Earlier, in the morning the same day, the center learned that Nguyen Van Toan, 48, a fisherman on fishing boat KH 90398-TS, experienced acute stomachache accompanied by vomiting. While taking the fisherman ashore, the boat was caught in engine failure and went adrift about 48 nautical miles off Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province. The center immediately sent ship SAR27-01 to the scene while connecting the boat with inland doctors to provide fisherman Nguyen Van Toan with initial treatment. The center also asked other fishing boats around the sea area to support the distressed. … [Read more...] about Troubled fishing boat rescued
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VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 17
The Import-Export Department under the Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently held a meeting with the Vietnam Maritime Administration about the lack of empty containers and rising rental charges. At the meeting, many firms in the fisheries, plastic and timber sectors have raised concerns over the unprecedented consecutive price hikes in the past three months. According to the firms, the hike is unreasonable and shipping firms need to be more transparent and a more reasonable price hike rate. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS JANUARY 17
An emerging land of sea and sun
“Ninh Thuận has already created a tourism portal. Visitors need only install our app to discover tourism sites, accommodation, and restaurants, with information updated regularly. The department also holds competitions from time to time, such as writing contests on destinations and relics or video contests introducing and promoting images of Ninh Thuận to local and foreign visitors.” VNS … [Read more...] about An emerging land of sea and sun
In praise of life-giving water
The throbbing sounds of gongs resound throughout the village. The patriarch walks around the communal house with gongs and dances to thank the God of Water for helping the villagers have a bountiful harvest. Everyone also prays to God for a happy and successful new year. … [Read more...] about In praise of life-giving water
200-year-old royal pavilion returns to resplendence in Hue
In 1805, Gia Long, Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), started to build a citadel in France’s "Father of the Fortress" Vauban-style with its signature layers of defense and 24 fortresses. The citadel, with a perimeter of 10 kilometers, was originally made of earth but later reinforced with brick walls and its completion was announced by Gia Long’s successor, Minh Mang, in 1832. … [Read more...] about 200-year-old royal pavilion returns to resplendence in Hue
