The two-phase DITP project is being implemented on an area of 341 hectares at a total cost of over US$120 million. The US$47 million first phase, which covers 131 hectares, has already finalised infrastructure construction and is now ready to serve investors. Meanwhile, the second phase, covering 210 hectares with an investment capital of US$74 million is due to be implemented in 2019. DITP is situated in a favourable position ensuring traffic to the centre of Da Nang, airports and seaports, as well as easy access to educational and medical establishments and tourist attractions. Furthermore, DITP’s location creates links between economic zones, high-tech zones, the Golden Hills urban areas and other industrial zones, thus helping to form an economic corridor to Lien Chieu deep-water port in service of international trade. DITP will provide services for IT companies, IT services and software development, including land with synchronised and high-class infrastructure, pre-built … [Read more...] about First phase of Da Nang IT Park put into operation
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US$378 million earmarked for Da Nang University Village project
The Hanoitimes - The total investment of the Da Nang University Village project is estimated as VND8.6 trillion (US$378 million). Of the sum, the costs of site clearance and compensation for Da Nang University Village project are estimated at VND3.4 trillion (US$150 million). The information was announced at a meeting between leaders of Da Nang city and the University of Da Nang (UDN). US$378 million for Da Nang University Village project. The Da Nang University Village project has been implemented since 1997, spanning an area of nearly 300 hectares at Ngu Hanh Son district in Da Nang city. According to UDN’s representatives, following the plan for Da Nang university Village project until 2025, this project will be the place of study and concentration activities for 60,000 students in Da Nang University. UDN will urgently complete the review and implementation of the 1/2000 scale zoning plan and then carry out the 1/500-scale master plan for the Da Nang University … [Read more...] about US$378 million earmarked for Da Nang University Village project
Mural paintings stir quiet valley in Da Nang
The first fresco valley along alley No.75 on Nguyen Van Linh Street in Da Nang city opens to public after four months of implementation (Photo: vnexpress.net) Da Nang (VNA) - The first fresco valley which has been relived with glamorous mural paintings in the central city of Da Nang has opened to public after four months of implementation. Mural paintings depicting cultural life, natural landscapes and people of Da Nang painted on the walls along alley No. 75 on Nguyen Van Linh street in Hai Chau district have attracted a large number of visitors to the place. A group of artists from Da Nang city’s Fine Arts Association and the Architecture University participated in the art project worth over 2.5 billion VND, since January. The images of Da Nang’s signatures, such as the red shanked douce langur, Da Nang beach, Dien Hai temple, Son Tra mountain and the whale worshipping festival are showcased in the paintings. Apart from enjoying the beauty of the paintings, … [Read more...] about Mural paintings stir quiet valley in Da Nang
New frog species identified in Da Nang
A new species of frog has been determined in Da Nang by Vietnamese and foreign scientists, after it first was noted five years ago. The frog, endemic to the scenic Son Tra Peninsula, is Rowley’s litter frog, or in technical terms, Leptolalax rowleyae, which means the amphibian with the specific name of rowleyae, from the Leptolalax genus. Adult frogs of this species are less than three centimeters long, with the male shorter than the female. The colors of their chest range from pinkish milk white to light brown, and the belly shows many white speckles. The amphibians are difficult to spot since they live under layers of dead leaves and plants upstream in the Son Tra area, and their sounds are similar to those from insects. The new species bears a strong morphological resemblance to other amphibian species, but the acoustic and genetic research carried out by international scientists reveals a five percent difference in these respects, according to Dr. Phan Thi Hoa from the … [Read more...] about New frog species identified in Da Nang
US Navy 7th Fleet Band’s performances surprise Da Nang audience
US officers and Vietnamese artists performed English and Vietnamese songs accompanied by modern and traditional musical instruments. The exchange began with the song “Welcome to Da Nang” performed by local singers and dancers to greet the US officers. A performance by members of the US Navy 7th Fleet Band and Vietnamese artists Later, the two sides charmed the audience with “Hello Vietnam” and “Noi vong tay lon” (The Great Circle of Vietnam) sung in English and Vietnamese, along with many other songs and dances. Officers of aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain, and missile destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer are on a trip to Da Nang from March 5 to 9. This is the first time an aircraft carrier of the US has visited Vietnam since the end of the war in Vietnam over four decades ago. During the stay, they visited several social welfare centers for the mentally ill, Agent Orange victims, orphans and … [Read more...] about US Navy 7th Fleet Band’s performances surprise Da Nang audience