Colonel Pham Xuan Do, Second-in-Command and Chief of Staff of the Binh Thuan provincial Border Guard Command, said that Binh Thuan waters are often affected by unusual weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, 4-6m high waves, potentially causing ship and boat accidents at sea. Accompanying local fishermen, the command has directed its affiliated units to boost information dissemination to raise fishermen’s awareness of law enforcement, and disaster prevention and control. Border guards have also reviewed, supplemented, and completed search and rescue plans, and practiced scenarios. They have maintained duty regulations around the clock, and worked closely with other relevant forces to prepare forces and vehicles for missions on request. Notably, the command’s units have given timely assistance to needy fishermen. Reportedly, since early this year, the provincial border guard command has sent 25 ships with over 200 troops to rescue 21 troubled fishermen at sea. Below are … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan border guards accompany fishermen
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Hanoi inks tourism agreement with northern provinces, cities
In January-August, Hanoi welcomed nearly 17 million visitors, up 36% on-year. Hanoi and four northern provinces and cities on September 24 inked a joint agreement to boost the tourism sector. Foreign tourists at Hanoi's Temple of Literature. Photo: Pham Hung/The Hanoi Times The agreement, signed by the provinces of Lao Cai, Hai Duong, Quang Ninh and the coastal city of Haiphong, aims to combine cross-regional values and leverage each locality's advantages to create outstanding tourism products and services for the Northwest and Northeast regions. "Tourism cooperation among localities is essential to boost socio-economic growth post-pandemic," said Ha Van Thang, director of Lao Cai Provincial Tourism Department. The five cities and provinces have long-term partnerships in the tourism sector . Their main products include spiritual and cultural tourism. Under the agreement, the cities and provinces will strengthen information and communication in … [Read more...] about Hanoi inks tourism agreement with northern provinces, cities
Mekong Delta provinces step up efforts to combat illegal fishing
Mekong Delta provinces have stepped up efforts in the fight against IUU fishing. (Photo: VNA) Kien Giang (VNA) – Mekong Delta provinces have intensified their efforts to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in a bid to have the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning against Vietnamese seafood lifted. Kien Giang province reported no fishing boats violating foreign waters in recent months, according to the provincial steering board for IUU fishing prevention and control. The result was attributed to the local authorities’ application of drastic and synchronous measures against IUU fishing, with a wide range of inspections and enhanced communications work to raise local fishermen’s awareness of current regulations on IUU fishing prevention put in place, said Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Quang Trong Thao, who is also deputy head of the steering board. To date, the vessel monitoring system … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta provinces step up efforts to combat illegal fishing
Planes face kites, lanterns during takeoff and landing
A representative from Noi Bai said crew members of four planes reported the presence of kites and lanterns in the sky above the tarmac on September 23. Police later verified that people were throwing a Mid-Autumn Festival party in Thanh Xuan Commune, Soc Son District, a neighborhood that borders the airport to the west. Lanterns were released into the sky as part of the party, police said. Meanwhile, to the east of the runway in the capital’s Xuan Non Commune, Dong Anh District, some children were flying kites, police added. "Lanterns and kites entering the runway area may collide with planes, endangering the pilots and passengers. Regarding the aforementioned cases, as pilots were able to detect them early and inform ground control to deal with them, the flights were not affected," an airport representative said. Operations at Noi Bai Airport have also recently been affected by lasers and high-capacity lights coming from several areas of Hanoi, Bac Ninh and Vinh Phuc. Since … [Read more...] about Planes face kites, lanterns during takeoff and landing