Apart from the nearly 100 documents featuring Da Nang’s role under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the exhibition also showcases images and maps on Hoang Sa (Paracel) and photos capturing Da Nang’s economic activities at present, as well as the operations of maritime forces. Dang Thanh Tung, head of the Vietnam State Department for Records and Archives under the Ministry of Home Affairs, noted that the exhibits demonstrate that Nguyen Kings highly valued Da Nang’s role in economy, trade and national defence. Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoang Sa island district Vo Ngoc Dong said after King Ming Mang (1791-1841) allowed ships from western countries to enter for trading, Da Nang had become a major trading port and a gateway for trade and diplomacy between Vietnam and western and regional nations. The historic Chau Ban documents of the Nguyen Dynasty include laws, decrees, and edicts for resolving problems in various fields such as politics, military affairs, foreign … [Read more...] about Exhibition highlights historic documents on Da Nang’s role under Nguyen Dynasty
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Vietnam strives to ensure global goals on weather, climate, water resources
UNDP Resident Representative in Vietnam Ramla Khalidi speaks at the ceremony. (Photo: VNA) Hoa Binh (VNA) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), in collaboration with the People’s Committee of Hoa Binh province, held a national-level ceremony in a hybrid format on March 23 in response to the World Water Day (March 22), the World Meteorological Day (March 23), and the Earth Hour 2023. Speaking at the event, MoNRE Deputy Minister Vo Tuan Nhan said that climate change is considered a serious challenge for humanity in the 21st century with negative impacts and threats to sustainable development activities. Climate change is causing more extreme weather and climate phenomena, prolonged heat waves with greater intensity, greater rainfall and more severe droughts, he stressed. This year, the theme “Accelerating change” of the World Water Day, “The future of weather, climate, and water across generations” of the World Meteorological Day, and “The biggest … [Read more...] about Vietnam strives to ensure global goals on weather, climate, water resources
4-meter long king cobra draws tourists in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc
Apart from kraits, redtail pit vipers and copperheads, a four-meter-long king cobra weighing nearly 17 kilograms at Dong Tam 2 Snake Farm in Phu Quoc City in Vietnam’s Kien Giang Province is luring crowds of tourists. Visiting the snake farm in Suoi Da Hamlet in Duong Ta Commune, Phu Quoc City, Nguyen Thi Thu Duong, a tourist coming from Hanoi, said that she was surprised at the king cobra’s length and large size. “The king cobra is so big. It is necessary to take care of the snake carefully to attract many visitors, especially those who desire to learn about the rare snake,” said Dung. Nguyen Tan Loc, an employee at the snake farm, said that the farm is conserving and nourishing seven types of snakes, including four venomous species such as krait, redtail pit viper, copperhead and king cobra. The king cobra has a big head. Photo: Chi Cong / Tuoi Tre The farm expects to show residents on Phu Quoc Island which snakes are poisonous and instruct them how to protect … [Read more...] about 4-meter long king cobra draws tourists in Vietnam’s Phu Quoc
Northern region to face cold spell
The northern region of Vietnam has been forecasted to experience rainy and cold weather from today, March 25. According to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting, a light cold front has started affecting some northeastern localities. The light cold weather has hit the northern region From this evening, the cold weather will continue affecting other localities in the northeast and some in the northwest. The lowest temperature would be below 17 degrees centigrade in mountainous areas. Today, the northern region would witness rainfall of up to 50mm. On March 25-28, localities from Thanh Hoa to Thua Thien-Hue would see a rainfall of 10-40mm. The rain would focus on late evening. Local residents have been warned of rain, hail and whirlwinds. … [Read more...] about Northern region to face cold spell
Four teenagers drown in Ba Ria-Vung Tau
Four children drowned in rivers in the southern provinces of Ba Ria-Vung Tau this week. According to local authorities in Xuyen Moc District, two 14-year-old students at Tan Lam Secondary School drowned while swimming with a group of friends at the Ray River. Two 14-year-old students at Tan Lam Secondary School drowned while swimming with a group of friends at the Ray River. A local man who was fishing in the river heard the calls for help from the students and ran to the river to find the victims. However, they were already dead. Earlier on March 19, two other students, both aged 16, also drowned while bathing at the Da Bang Lake in Chau Duc District. A report by local authorities said that 14 children died from drowning in Ba Ria-Vung Tau in 2022 and seven others have drowned since the beginning of this year. A 2020 report by the Department of Child Affairs said drowning is one of the major causes of death of children aged 12-15 in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Four teenagers drown in Ba Ria-Vung Tau