The major dioxin contaminated areas at the airbase include the Z1 area located in the southern area of the airbase, the southwest area and the Pacer Ivy area at the western end of the airbase. Elevated dioxin concentrations have also been found in lake sediments in the northwest and northeast areas, the Gate 2 Lake, the Bien Hung Lake and in the drainage canal west of the Pacer Ivy area. … [Read more...] about Vietnam, U.S. eliminate dioxin contamination from part of Bien Hoa Airbase
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New city within city gets its first Party, executive leaders
Besides Tung, the People’s Council also appointed 43-year-old Nguyen Bach Hoang Phung (deputy chairman of HCMC’s District 2), 55-year-old Nguyen Ky Phung (deputy director of HCMC’s Department of Science and Technology) and Nguyen Huu An Tu (deputy chairman of the Thu Duc District People’s Committee) as deputy chairmen of the Thu Duc City People’s Committee. … [Read more...] about New city within city gets its first Party, executive leaders
Tet space from bygone era recreated in Hanoi capital
The unique space has been recreated recently on An Duong Street of Tay Ho District. An array of peach trees, calligraphic works, kumquat trees, and daisy flowers feature in the space, helping revitalise the space of an old house in Hanoi celebrating Tet. Visitors have the chance to make Chung cake, a sticky rice cake filled with green beans and pork and wrapped in Dong leaves - a delicacy during the Lunar New Year festival. Visitors attempt to cook beans, prepare rice, and wash Dong leaves, before wrapping the cake. Traditional crafts require meticulousness and plenty of skill. The work proves exciting among many visitors. Making Chung cakes proves to be a great experience. An artisan guides visitors on how to cook delicious Chung cakes. Some young people are curious about how to make the Chung cake. The space is open to all and free until the end of January. VOV … [Read more...] about Tet space from bygone era recreated in Hanoi capital
Ho Chi Minh City coffee fair offers fresh look at fine Vietnamese robusta
Baristas from Quest Coffee instruct a participant (second right) to make coffee at the Vietnamese Coffee Fair: Tet Edition in Ho Chi Minh City in January 2021. Photo: Linh To / Tuoi Tre News Event-goer Fabio Fasolo, an Italian expat who recently launched a coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City, felt the fair was a great way to learn more about the local coffee scene. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City coffee fair offers fresh look at fine Vietnamese robusta
Tet Viet Festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City
HCM City (VNA) - The 2021 Tet Viet (Vietnamese Tet) Festival kicked off at Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City on January 21 night. Jointly organised by the municipal Department of Industry and Trade and the Vietnam Cuisine Culture Association (VCCA), the event aims to honour cultural values and cuisine, as well as customs and anecdotes during the country’s biggest traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival. In his speech at the event, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong highlighted the significance of the festival, expressing his hope that it will contribute to promoting tourism and economic recovery of the city. While praising departments, sectors, associations and businesses for their efforts and coordination to organise the 2021 Tet Viet Festival, Vice Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Phan Thi Thang said she believed the festival will help diversify tourism products of the city, creating a joyful atmosphere on the … [Read more...] about Tet Viet Festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City