An engineering vessel that was 160 nautical miles southwest of Hong Kong "suffered substantial damage and broke into two pieces" and the 30-member crew abandoned ship, according to the Hong Kong Government Flying Service. Three people had been rescued as of 3:00 p.m. local time (0700 GMT) and were taken to hospital for treatment, authorities said. Dramatic footage provided by Hong Kong authorities showed a person being airlifted onto a helicopter while waves crashed over the deck of the semi-submerged ship below. The three survivors said other crew members may have been swept away by waves before the first helicopter arrived, according to a government statement. Typhoon Chaba earlier formed in the central part of the South China Sea, which Vietnam calls the East Sea, and on Saturday afternoon made landfall in Guangdong province in southern China. Rescuers in Hong Kong were notified of the incident at 7:25 a.m. local time (2325 GMT on Friday) and found the ship near Chaba’s … [Read more...] about Dozens missing in shipwreck during Chaba typhoon
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Vietnam’s marine economy unleashes major potential
Economic value The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment recently coordinated with the Party Central Committee’s Economic Commission and relevant units to organize a forum on sustainable development of Vietnam's marine economy in 2022 in Phu Yen Province. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Minh Ngan told the gathering that marine tourism brings 70 percent of revenue to the country’s tourism industry; sea freight transport reached 85.1 million tonnes; oil and gas production reached 18.43 million tonnes (crude oil production was 10.97 million tonnes). The output of fisheries production reached 3.92 million tonnes; and aquaculture 4.805 million tonnes. Investment in infrastructure development is needed to connect dynamic coastal economic zones Investments have been poured into construction of traffic infrastructure connecting big economic urban centers and economic zones to sea ports, and linking northern with southern, eastern with … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s marine economy unleashes major potential
Libraries race for digital transformation to promote reading culture
Students are reading books in their high school library Regularly going to the General Science Library of Ho Chi Minh City with his friends, student Tran Minh Nam of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City said that he is paying attention to a digital library, also called an online library because he will continue studying after graduation. Digital libraries help him to save travel time and are a trend that needs to be updated with modern applications to meet the needs of readers. Vietnamese Prime Minister issued a decision approving the Program on the digital transformation of the library industry to 2025, with orientation to 2030 on February 21, 2022. In which, the target by 2025, all public libraries will be invested by the State, together with the National Library, the public libraries of provinces and centrally-run cities, to complete and develop digital infrastructure, digital data, and interoperability for … [Read more...] about Libraries race for digital transformation to promote reading culture
Escape summer heat at northern resorts with infinity pools
Hidden inside Muong Hoa Valley 15 kilometers from Sa Pa, Topas Ecolodge has catapulted to fame after western celebrities like Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Manchester United football player Chris Smalling stayed there. It was voted as one of seven resorts with the world’s most unique swimming pools by Agoda readers. The absolute highlight of the resort is an infinity pool situated 900 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level and surrounded by terraced rice fields. The pool is warmed all year round by an environment-friendly system. Opened in 2005, the five-star resort has 41 bungalows built with white granite that resemble ethnic minority stilt homes. All their furniture is made from natural materials like wood, bamboo and rattan. There are no TVs, computers or even wifi. A night's stay costs from VND6 million ($257) per person. … [Read more...] about Escape summer heat at northern resorts with infinity pools
Master plan targets long-term prosperity for Mekong Delta
Cai Rang floating market in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - The recently-approved master plan for the Mekong Delta region in the 2021-2030 period with a vision to 2050 is expected to create new values and changes towards sustainable and green growth , and long-term prosperity for the region. According to Carolyn Turk, Country Director for the World Bank in Vietnam, the master plan demonstrated the whole-of-government approach and a strong commitment to promoting sustainable development and enhancing the climate resilience of the Mekong Delta. The planning highlighted the new mindset and new vision for the region considered a global hotspot for climate change, she said. A view of Mekong Delta Can Tho city from above (Photo: VNA) Hirai Shinji, Chief Representative of the Japan Trade Promotion Organisation (JETRO) in Ho Chi Minh City, said the master plan has well presented the view that the Mekong Delta’s development is in line … [Read more...] about Master plan targets long-term prosperity for Mekong Delta
