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Residents in low-risk areas in Da Nang have been able to participate in physical activities during specific hours of the day. The municipal authorities allow people in areas at low risk of COVID-19 infection to play sports and perform physical activities in public from 5:00 to 7:00 am and from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Each family in these areas can have one member go to supermarkets and markets to buy groceries three times a week. Residents walk on a beach in Da Nang, Vietnam, September 26, 2021. Photo: D.C. / Tuoi Tre Shops selling building materials, stationery, computers, animal feed, seeds, and agricultural materials, publishing establishments, and technical and repair services can resume operations. As of Sunday evening, Da Nang had 1,008 areas at low risk of COVID-19 transmission (green zones), 254 areas at medium risk (yellow zones), and 11 areas at high risk (red zones). A total of 47 out of 56 wards and communes in the city are categorized as green zones. … [Read more...] about Da Nang allows residents in low-risk areas to exercise in public

Ho Chi Minh city-based fashion designer amazes people with his creations that are made from food. Young fashion design talent Nguyen Minh Cong has recently introduced his unique collection entitled “Fashion Food” featuring women's cocktail and party dresses that are made from Vietnamese southern specialties. The tasty funky creations of Vietnamese fashion designer Nguyen Minh Cong. Photo courtesy of Nguyen Minh Cong During the shelter-in-place days, Cong has a chance to spend a lot of time with his family in the southern city of Vinh Long. They cook and enjoy their food together. With the help from his parent, he has designed his collection using folk cake materials such as banh xeo (sizzling cake), banh uot (wet cake), banh la mit (jackfruit leaf cake), banh tam khoai mi (cassava silkworm cake) especially, the banh da lon (pork skin cake) - one among top delicious pastries in the world honored by TasteAtlas. The fashion designer … [Read more...] about Designing cocktail and party dresses from Vietnamese specialties

Preparation, communication, and execution will be key for the success of any tourism revival efforts in Vietnam, according to foreign experts. The northern province of Quang Ninh has reopened its door to domestic visitors after 84 days without any new locally Covid-19 infected cases. The move is seen as a start marking the recovery of the country's tourism service after Quang Ninh Province has completed the delivery of the first shot of the Covid-19 vaccine to all the residents while preparing the second jab program, which will be conducted soon. It will also be a steppingstone to helping the country welcome visitors from foreign countries in the future. According to Secretary of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee Nguyen Xuan Ky, the province has planned to welcome back domestic visitors from other localities without reporting local transmissions within 14 days, in the last two months of this year. They are required to be fully vaccinated and take PCR tests 48 hours … [Read more...] about Vietnam to gradually reopen tourism

Phu Yen has drawn up a careful planning to preserve its beautiful seaside vista Pham Dai Duong, Secretary of Phu Yen Party Committee, was on a field trip for the planning survey by helicopter in May, leading the working group with leaders from Phu Yen People’s Committee, relevant agencies, and consultants. There, he explained the concrete orientations for Phu Yen’s general planning. “It is important to analyse the actual state of agricultural areas like rice, sugar cane and cassava, as well as forestation and aquaculture. From there, we can make suitable proposals and find planning options that fit the local situation,” said Duong, adding that the development of industries like tourism, real estate, and agriculture is deemed decisive in outlining the province’s general planning to best exploit its bountiful potential and advantages. Right after the field survey, Phu Yen’s leaders attended meetings with sponsors and consulting agencies on the outline of the province’s general … [Read more...] about Lifting Phu Yen development thanks to sound planning

A makeshift market that was opened in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday has attracted a lot of customers amidst the prolonged social distancing period. The District 5 People’s Committee established the makeshift market with an aim to help local residents buy food and essential items safely as well as to gradually bring life back to the 'new normal.' Located on Tan Da Street in Ward 10, District 5, the market offers more than 200 essential products. All merchants have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In order to shop, residents must present a ticket issued by local authorities. A makeshift market on Tan Da Street in District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, September 26, 2021. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre About 400 people were allowed to enter the market on Sunday, Dao Thi Anh Tuyet, a district official said, adding that they were required to come at different times to prevent large gatherings. Authorities in District 5 are planning to reopen Hoa Binh and An … [Read more...] about Residents enjoy shopping at makeshift market in Ho Chi Minh City