Part of the dyke along the Ma River in central Thanh Hoa province has become seriously eroded. (Photo: dantri.com.vn) The committee said the repairs and rebuilding of the 188m eroded dyke in Ham Rong ward, Thanh Hoa city, is a priority in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. The total cost of the repair work will be allocated from the State budget and provincial funds. Nguyen Duc Quyen, deputy chairman of the committee, said the committee has asked the investor of the project to strictly follow regulations on the dyke system when carrying out the repair work. The 1.4-kilometre-long dyke was built in 2011 with total investment capital of more than VND100 billion (US$4.29 million). After just one year, part of the dyke passing Ham Rong ward showed signs of erosion. In particular, a 60-metre-long section has been eroded, forcing local authorities to restrict access to the area to ensure locals are safe. Heavy rainfall and flooding over the past two years has … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa approves US$1.46 million for dyke repairs
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Thanh Hoa approves 1.46 million USD for dyke repairs
Part of the dyke along the Ma River in central Thanh Hoa province has become seriously eroded. (Photo: dantri.com.vn) Thanh Hoa (VNA) - The People’s Committee of north central Thanh Hoa province has approved a 34.2 billion VND project (1.46 million USD) for repairs on the dyke system along Ma River, which has sustained serious damage after storms and flooding over recent years. The committee said the repairs and rebuilding of the 188m eroded dyke in Ham Rong ward, Thanh Hoa city, is a priority in preparation for the upcoming rainy season. The total cost of the repair work will be allocated from the State budget and provincial funds. Nguyen Duc Quyen, deputy chairman of the committee, said the committee has asked the investor of the project to strictly follow regulations on the dyke system when carrying out the repair work. The 1.4-kilometre-long dyke was built in 2011 with total investment capital of more than 100 billion VND (4.29 million USD). After just … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa approves 1.46 million USD for dyke repairs
Thousands of Thanh Hoa workers strike
More than 3,000 workers at the Ivory Vietnam Company in Thanh Hoa Province have gone on strike over the past five days to protest against the company's policies on overtime. 3,000 workers went on strike On October 18, about 3,000 workers gathered in front of the company's gate to protest against too many extra shifts. They additionally complained about poor bonuses and too expensive lunches. "They forced us to work all day long, even during the weekends but the bonuses stay the same, from VND50,000 (USD2.13) to VND150,000. The lunch subsidies are also low. The basic wages of senior workers who have worked for five years are the same as new workers," one worker in Hau Loc said. Thanh Hoa General Confederation of Labour has collaborated with local authorities to ensure social order and hold a meeting with the workers as soon as possible. However, on October 24, thousands of workers still went on strike as they waited for the official decision from the company. Hau Loc District … [Read more...] about Thousands of Thanh Hoa workers strike
Exploring the majestic Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa
Tay Do, or the Ho Dynasty citadel, is located in the hamlets of Tay Giai and Xuan Giai in Vinh Tien commune, Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province. The Tay Do citadel’s unique architecture and design were built with painstaking precision. The citadel has a total perimeter of 3,513 metres and covers an area of 769,086 square metres. The Ho Dynasty citadel has four gates in total. Pictured is the southern gate of the citadel. According to archaeologists, an excavation of the southern gate unearthed a bluestone road connecting the entrance with the Nam Giao worship area in Don Son mountain. Pictured is the fortification wall that lies just outside the western gate. The eastern gate as it stands today. The fortified wall of the eastern gate was made of large carved stones placed on top of each other without any form of cement. Two stone dragons were discovered in 1937 and placed outside the citadel. Many experts believe that the Tay Do citadel is one of the largest … [Read more...] about Exploring the majestic Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa
Thanh Hoa announces new community-based tours in Pu Luong
An eco-tourism site in Thanh Hoa (Source: VNA) Thanh Hoa (VNA) - A number of community-based tours made their debut in Don hamlet, Thanh Lam commune, Ba Thuoc district of the central province of Thanh Hoa on October 19. Pu Luong is a nature reserve established in 1999 with its area covering Ba Thuoc and Quan Hoa districts. It is considered as a valuable natural reserve for science research, socio-economic and ecotourism development. The tours offer visitors activities to discover local primeval forests, waterfalls, rivers and mountains. They can also participate in traditional festivals of the locality, visit traditional trade villages, enjoy local specialities and experience daily activities of locals, especially those from ethnic minority groups. Visitors can take one-day tours in Pu Luong, or two-day tours across three districts of Ba Thuoc, Quan Hoa and Lang Chanh. There are also tours going cross Hoa Binh province to Ba Thuoc. Chairman of Ba Thuoc district … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa announces new community-based tours in Pu Luong