The mission was difficult and dangerous, which required the leader and his men to be brave, resourceful and creative. In the first phase, the crew carried out the transportation mission on a very small boat. In one journey, their boat had to stay in an islet controlled by the enemy for 12 days because of rough sea. In another journey, the enemy reinforced their patrols and checks so they were stuck in the enemy-occupied area for 2 months. In a particular mission, they encountered the enemy 11 times and were engulfed by the enemy for 7 days, but Tran Tan Moi and his men with their bravery and smartness overcame all difficulties and dangers and successfully fulfilled their tasks. … [Read more...] about Captain Tran Tan Moi – a “Whale in East Sea”
Five Vietnamese hotels given stars by Forbes Travel Guide
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi get five stars. The other three are rated four-star, which are the Intercontinental Resort Da Nang Sun Peninsula in the Central city of Da Nang, and The Reverie Saigon Hotel and Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel both in Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Five Vietnamese hotels given stars by Forbes Travel Guide
“Rescuer whale”
One of the most dangerous situations Cong has faced was when he dove to find victims in a sunken vessel in the Nha Be River in Ho Chi Minh City. While performing the task, the anchor chain of a nearby ship suddenly broke and the swift-flowing currents pushed the ship towards the troubled vessel. In such a critical situation, his comrades signaled Cong to go ashore but he could only move and stay close to the vessel’s wall as he was diving in the hold. … [Read more...] about “Rescuer whale”
Ly Son Island to establish walking street
Ly Son island belongs to the only island district of the same name of Quang Ngai province. It has drawn more domestic and foreign visitors over the years. In 2016, the island welcomed 164,000 tourists and its revenue of tourism hit VND 100 billion (USD 4.4 million). … [Read more...] about Ly Son Island to establish walking street
Vietnam “Tuong” art resonates in India
A performance at the event (Photo: baovanhoa.vn) The three activities included a program to welcome Vietnamese Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh and senior leaders to the 34th International Crafts Fair and the International Fair for Food and Fashion in India. … [Read more...] about Vietnam “Tuong” art resonates in India
