As Da Nang City in central Vietnam eyes building a multimillion-dollar underwater tunnel beneath its major river, local experts say not so soon. As Da Nang City in central Vietnam eyes building a multimillion-dollar underwater tunnel beneath its major river, local experts say not so soon. A plan to build a tunnel under the iconic Han River in Da Nang, Vietnam's central hub, was unveiled late last year by the city's administration. The tunnel will run a total of 1,315 meters, 900 of which will be submerged beneath the Han River, connecting the city's Hai Chau District with Son Tra District. The tunnel will be wide enough to accommodate six lanes of traffic. Hai Chau is the main district of Da Nang, housing the city's administrative center, while Son Tra sits east of the Han River on the edge of the East Vietnam Sea. The project will cost Da Nang VND4,088 billion (US$182.5 million). "For an airier river" During meetings with the project's construction consultancy, Bridge and … [Read more...] about Experts debate construction of Da Nang submarine tunnel
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Promotion of Da Nang – New Zealand cooperation in education and environment
On 1 July the Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee, Tran Van Minh, met with the Ambassador of New Zealand to Vietnam, Mrs. Heather Riddell, to discuss the upcoming cooperative opportunity between New Zealand and the city. Chairman Minh agreed with the Ambassador on promoting cooperative relations regarding the environment and education between Da Nang and New Zealand. He said Da Nang, in its process of urban construction and development, had great concern for environmental pollution treatment. He referred in particular to the objective of becoming an environmental-friendly city by 2020. Da Nang, therefore, would greatly appreciate New Zealand businesses' investment in waste and water treatment in the city. He requested the New Zealand Embassy consider granting some scholarships to Da Nang officials to attend training courses in Environmental Management in New Zealand. He also asked New Zealand to assist the city in training human resources in tourism, in association with the … [Read more...] about Promotion of Da Nang – New Zealand cooperation in education and environment
20 percent of Da Nang’s civil servants are employed as talents
VietNamNet Bridge - Thanks to the first grant of VND15 million ($700), monthly allowance of VND1.5 million ($70), leasing apartments at cheap prices and the promotion opportunities, the central city of Da Nang has attracted more than 1,000 qualified civil servants over the last 15 years. The Da Nang Department of Home Affairs has said that after 15 years, the city has attracted more than 1,000 college degree or higher degree holders, including 696 women. These public servants mainly work in the social, healthcare and education fields. In addition to steady work in the city's agencies, public servants who are employed under the talent-drawing policy also enjoy preferences such as a grant of VND15 million, monthly allowances of VND1.5 million, cheap rental apartments and the opportunities for advancement. Surveys showed that 90 percent of the pubic servants of this kind meet and exceed expectation. Every five people of this subject have been appointed as deputy chiefs or higher. … [Read more...] about 20 percent of Da Nang’s civil servants are employed as talents
Marble Mounts – The ‘rockery’ masterpiece in the heart of Da Nang
VietNamNet Bridge - With many caves, temples and traditional villages, Ngu Hanh Son, or the Marble Mountains, is a fascinating stop on the journey to discover heritage sites in central Vietnam. About 8 km to the southeast of Da Nang's center, the Marble Mounts combines the beauty of nature with historical value, cultural and spiritual values. In the early 19th century, King Gia Long, the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty, passed by and named the five mountains as Ngu Hanh Son. He also named each of them according to one of the five elements of the universe: Kim Son (metal of gold), Moc Son (wood), Thuy Son (water), Hoa Son (fire), and Tho Son (earth). … [Read more...] about Marble Mounts – The ‘rockery’ masterpiece in the heart of Da Nang
Talk to the author of Da Nang’s symbolic bridge
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam's Cau Rong (Dragon Bridge) earned a Special Citation award at the 31st Annual International Lighting Design Awards last month. The world's largest dragon-shaped steel bridge beat out more than 200 entries from ten countries to become one of 16 award winners. A major landmark of central Da Nang City, it has recently been featured on CNN as "Da Nang's fiery new success symbol". The mastermind behind the bridge is designer Tran Van Thanh, director of ASA Lighting Design Studios, who earned a Master's and a PhD in lighting design in Germany and the UK, respectively. He spoke to VNS. … [Read more...] about Talk to the author of Da Nang’s symbolic bridge