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Authorities in Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam will spend VND210 billion (US$9 million) building an emergency embankment to deal with severe coastal erosion. The Quang Nam People's Committee announced its decision to build an emergency anti-erosion embankment at Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An City on Tuesday. The project aims to prevent coastal erosion and regenerate the beach along Cua Dai coastline. In addition, it will reduce damage caused by natural disasters and climate change, and create a driving force for local socio-economic recovery and development. The project includes the construction of an underground dike system with a length of about 550 meters to cushion the impact of waves. It will also regenerate a 1,450-meter beach. The project is estimated to cost VND210 billion, funded by the national coffers. Cua Dai Beach was seriously eroded due to the impact of typhoons in 2022, resulting in serious damage to many houses and tourist establishments. Like us on … [Read more...] about Central Vietnamese province to spend $9mn on emergency anti-erosion embankment

A forest fire is reported at Phou Pha Nang mountain in Sangthong district, Vientiane. (Photo: thestar.com) Vientiane (VNA) – Fires caused by farmers burning scrubland in preparation for crop planting across Laos have made authorities struggling to extinguish the fires as the hot weather continues. Over 400 soldiers, emergency rescue volunteers and local people have teamed up to bring a wildfire under control at Phou Khao Khuay mountain in Pakngum district, Vientiane, where at least 300 hectares of land are believed to be affected. The fire has spread to more than 300 hectares of land in the villages of Vernkabao, Xienglaena, Xienglaetha, and Non. District authorities have gathered more than 400 soldiers and other individuals to help contain the fire and prevent it spreading further. Efforts are concentrated on preventing the fire reaching nearby tourist attractions such as Tad Tham Pha, Tad Vangluang Taleo, and Nam Pien Yorlapa. Elsewhere, a fire has been burning in … [Read more...] about Forest fires, air pollution hit danger level in Laos

Although Vietnam reopened its door to international tourists over a year ago, small and medium lodging facilities in Ho Chi Minh City are still struggling to recover due to the small number of international visitors. Their largest source market is China while the number of guests from the northern neighbor remains modest, forcing many hotels to use their facilities for other purposes or stop leasing spaces. Shutdown, falling room occupancy In District 1, many hotels which used to be crowded with foreign travelers are now empty or have been replaced by other businesses. On Ly Tu Trong Street, a spacious hotel is being repurposed. The hotel is in a prime site, near Ben Thanh Market, Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street, and Le Loi Boulevard, once favored by international tourists. Many 'House for Lease' signboards can also be seen along Bui Vien Walking Street and De Tham Street with many of them being hung in front of small, one- and two-star hotels. The director of a chain of … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City hotels waiting for int’l guests