Cruise ship in bad weather

QUẢNG NINH — Real estate and construction Sun Group on April 28 opened a new cruise port to serve as a safe, convenient and high-class gateway for visitors coming to take a tour of Hạ Long Bay. The port is part of the VNĐ1.1 trillion (US$47.3 million) Hạ Long International Cruise Port and located on the left side of the Hòn Gai-Cái Lân stream in Hạ Long City’s Bãi Cháy Commune. The Hạ Long International Cruise Port is beside the entertainment park Sun World Hạ Long Complex and is only a five minute drive from Hạ Long Market and Quảng Ninh Museum. The inland water port also helps connect Bãi Cháy with Quảng Ninh Province’s political, economic and cultural centre in Hòn Gai City. The inland water port is located at the centre of Bãi Cháy Commune in Quảng Ninh Province’s Hạ Long City, making it easier for tourists … [Read more...] about Sun Group opens new cruise port

Viet Nam News HẠ LONG BAY — Anticipating an influx of travellers after the opening of a new highway between Hà Nội and Hạ Long Bay and the new Vân Đồn International Airport in Quảng Ninh Province, Paradise Cruise’s new day cruise will begin on February 15 this year. Two of Paradise Cruise’s four 17-cabin Paradise Luxury vessels have been repurposed for the new experience, affording day trippers the same level of luxury as overnight cruisers for the first time. The vessel’s 23sq.m cabins have private balconies, ensuite bathrooms and plush beds, and are available to day trippers who might be keen on having a more private experience on the day-long cruise. The Paradise Luxury day cruise caters to up to 50 passengers, who will check in at the Paradise Lounge at Halong Bay’s Tuần Châu Marina at 10:30am before embarking on the cruise. The itinerary includes exploration of Sửng Sốt … [Read more...] about Hạ Long Bay welcomes its most luxurious day cruise ever

Viet Nam News By Vu Hoa TOKYO — If you love the romance of travel, there is a “love boat” named Costa neoRomantica – an Italian-style cruise that’s made for you. We embarked at Oi Wharf in Tokyo for a seven-day, six-night cruise that would take us to Kobe, Jeju Island in South Korea, and Fukuoka before coming back to Tokyo. Sailing had never been a part of my travel itinerary as I thought that being at sea for many days may be boring. However, I was wrong, as this was the first time I experienced an unforgettable journey on a five-star cruise ship. Costa neoRomantica, the gem of the Costa fleet, is currently in Japan. Her cruise itineraries range from four to eight nights, sailing either from Fukuoka or Tokyo, and are designed to immerse guests in the magic of the diverse coastal destinations, where they can enjoy the sights and sounds of Japan and South Korea in a different way. Italy at sea The Romantica, which was originally constructed in 1993, … [Read more...] about Experiencing romance at sea

Last September recorded the lowest rainfall in the last six years, triggering air pollution and increasing the concentration of PM2.5, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced on Monday. As rain helps to dissolve polluting agents, limited rainfall in September led to the decline of air quality in Hanoi. Photo for illustration. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoang Van Thuc, deputy head of the Vietnam Environment Administration, said air pollution in September happened locally and abnormally compared to previous years along with a dramatic rise of hazardous atmospheric particulate matter PM2.5, especially in big cities including Hanoi and HCM City. “Without appropriate mechanisms, air pollution will get worse,” he warned. Data collected from 13 air quality monitoring stations in Hanoi showed the upward trend of PM2.5 concentration from September 12 to 29. Specifically, from September 15 to 17 and 23 to 29, the matter’s concentration increased more than … [Read more...] about Low rainfall worsened air quality in Hanoi

  A tree fell recently in HCM City’s Tân Bình District after a heavy rain. — VNA/VNS Photo Mạnh Linh HCM CITY — HCM City plans to conduct research and identify trees resilient to natural disasters and suited to the local soil. The city will then compile a list of various kinds of trees to be planted across the city in the near future. The process of selecting trees requires extensive research and a pilot scheme, according to the city government. In recent years, the city has piloted planting many species of trees, but some species have not been strong enough to withstand heavy rains or strong winds, and have been hit by disease.  The city has also asked the Ministry of Construction to identify the most suitable trees for the city. The selected trees must also conform to urban planning standards and regulations.  Challenges HCM City has thousands of century-old trees that pose … [Read more...] about City to identity trees best suited to urban areas