At the opening ceremony of the event (Photo: http://baodansinh.vn) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The Thanh Hoa International Tourism Festival opened on September 14, drawing a large number of travel and aviation firms as well as representatives from diplomatic and tourism promotion agencies from many countries. The event, the first of its kind held in the north central province of Thanh Hoa, introduced many new tourism trends and products, along with attractive tours and services at good prices. The fair, which run through September 15, also included various activities, including a food festival, folk art performances, Thanh Hoa’s traditional craft product exhibition, and an exchange between domestic and foreign travel firms. Alongside, visitors had a chance to explore the culture and tourism of various countries such as the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan, as well as join a lucky draw with total award valuing 10 billion VND. Addressing the opening … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa organises first international tourism festival
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Thanh Hoa border guards seize seven bricks of heroin
Sung Van Di was captured at about 8:30 am on September 12 while trafficking drugs through the province’s Hien Kiet commune, Quan Hoa district, Thanh Hoa province (Photo: VNA) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The Border Guard High Command of the north central province of Thanh Hoa on September 13 said they had arrested a man trafficking seven bricks of heroin (weighing about 350 grams a brick) and 56,000 methamphetamine pills. The arrested was Sung Van Di, born in 1964, residing in Thuy Son commune, Quan Son district, Thanh Hoa province. Di was captured at about 8:30 am on September 12 while trafficking drugs through the province’s Hien Kiet commune, Quan Hoa mountainous district. Competent forces seized seven bricks of heroin, 56,000 methamphetamine pills, and one mobile phone. Further inspection is underway./. VNA … [Read more...] about Thanh Hoa border guards seize seven bricks of heroin
Border troops foster disadvantaged children in Thanh Hoa
At the ceremony The activity is part of the Thanh Hoa Provincial Border Guards’ undertakings to assist local orphans and disadvantaged children to overcome their hardship and to pursue their studying. At the event, Khang’s grandfather Vi Van Quan shared that he was touched and happy for what his grandson has received from the local border guards. He believed that Khang will have the best conditions for living and studying when fostered by the local border station. Major Le Ngoc Dong, Deputy Political Commissar of the Border Post of Na Meo International Border Gate, said that the unit has fulfilled the procedures to foster the child. The unit has arranged accommodation and assigned personnel to help Khang study, he added. Currently, the Thanh Hoa Provincial Border Guard fosters nine children in the locality. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Border troops foster disadvantaged children in Thanh Hoa
Mystery underground ‘explosion’ haunts Thanh Hoa
Authorities in Thanh Hoa Province are investigating causes of underground explosions which have damaged houses and roads in the area. Damaged houses and road in Thanh Hoa According to the locals in Thuong Village, Vinh Yen Commune, they have heard the first sound of an explosion from under the road and 19 houses have been affected in early June. Then on September 1, Vinh Yen Commune People's Committee also reported that at 2 am, another explosion could be heard at Cluster 3 and the road cracked afterwards. There are also reports about aftershocks in the ground at 3 pm on June 21 in the same area. The residents living nearby can clearly felt the quake. Cracks appeared on the road as well as residential houses. Thanh Hoa Department of Natural Resources and Environment said they have worked with other agencies to inspect the case. They noticed that the underground water level in this area dropped in the past two years so wells dried up. Since the underground explosion and cracks … [Read more...] about Mystery underground ‘explosion’ haunts Thanh Hoa
Connecting Quang Ninh – Ninh Binh – Thanh Hoa heritage regions
An overview of Ha Long Bay (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces have many advantages to develop tourism as they are blessed with beautiful natural landscapes and numerous historical and cultural relic sites. The provinces are home to three world heritage sites recognised by UNESCO, namely Ha Long Bay in the northwestern province of Quang Ninh, Trang An Tourism Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh, and Ho Dynasty Citadel in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa. The three localities have transport systems connecting roads, railways and air routes. Tourism infrastructure is relatively good, while large-scale and modern accommodation facilities are available. With their separate strengths and tourism markets, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces boast ideal conditions to link up to develop various kinds of tourism such as heritage tourism, sea-island resort tourism, cultural tourism, eco-tourism, meetings, incentives, conferences … [Read more...] about Connecting Quang Ninh – Ninh Binh – Thanh Hoa heritage regions