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In the northern province of Ninh Binh, visitors are able to savour the delights of famous tourist sites like Tam Coc-Bich Dong with beautiful caves, Bai Dinh pagoda, Cuc Phuong National Park. Especially, Trang An Landscape Complex is Vietnam’s only Mixed Cultural and Natural heritage site. The gateway of the north and central region is ThanhHoa province with its Ho Dynasty Citadel, which was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in 2011. Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in the central province of NgheAn, and Dong Loc T-junction relic site in Ha Tinh are also wonderful places to visit. Quang Binh province has beautiful caves and long beaches with soft white sand such as Toi cave, Nhat Le beach, and Nuoc Mooc stream. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park covers an area of over 340,000 hectares with spectacular landscapes and many rare species. The province’s Son Doong cave is the world’s largest cave system. … [Read more...] about Amazing places to visit from north to central regions

After nearly a month fishing the waters off Truong Sa Island, Thieu Nhat Hien, captain of the NT91173TS shelters at a Truong Sa Island lock to refuel, resupply with food and fresh water . The ocean lock s have long been a source of supplies, repairs, and shelter for fishermen like Hien to take refuge at sea when storms rear up on the horizon. The Truong Sa island’s locks started up in January 2019 and have received hundreds of fishing vessels to use repair services, refuel, and access essential supplies. Currently, Truong Sa island is home to four ocean locks on Song Tu Tay (Southwest Cay), Da Tay (West Reef), Truong Sa (Spratly), Sinh Ton (Sin Cowe) islands./. VNA … [Read more...] about Truong Sa ocean locks represent sovereignty and shelter

Spraying sterilised substances at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases No 2 to prevent SARS-CoV-2 virus from spreading (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases has discovered two new variants of SARS-CoV-2 , namely B.1.222 and B.1.619, after gene sequencing of patient samples. Van Dinh Trang, Head of the Microbiology and Molecular Biology Ward under the hospital, told the Suc khoe & Doi song (Health and Life) newspaper that the B.1.222 variant had appeared in 11 countries, but was most common in the UK and particularly Scotland. This strain has many mutations on the spike protein different from the Indian strain B.1.617.2. Variant B.1.222 was discovered when the hospital’s COVID-19 research team sequenced the SARS-CoV-2 gene from the oropharyngeal specimen of a 29-year-old patient, a Ukrainian expert. The patient was quarantined immediately after entering Vietnam. Variant B.1.619 has spike protein similar to Indian strain … [Read more...] about Vietnam discovers two new strains of SARS-CoV-2 from imported cases

Laborers are having their health checked in the event ‘For the Health of Laborers’ In the event, nearly 600 female workers who have already recovered from Covid-19 disease had their physical and mental health checked carefully by doctors, plus corresponding healthcare advice. Poor female laborers with small children or being pregnant were offered gifts worth VND1 million (US$43.3) each. On the same day, at Linh Trung I Export Processing Zone in Thu Duc City, over 1,200 workers took part in the event ‘Worker’s Day – Fair of Sharing’, held by the Labor Union of Ho Chi Minh City Export Processing zone and Industrial Park Authority (HEPZA). All goods in the fair were sold at half price. On this occasion, the mentioned labor union signed a contract ‘Welfare for Union Members’ with the three units of Binh Thanh Hospital, Viet Phu Payment Services Support Corp., and Thien Ngoc Anh Commercial Investment Co. Ltd. (owner of Hanh Phuc Supermarket). Accordingly, the above units will offer … [Read more...] about HCMC taking care of poor laborers

Experts say such tight restrictions should have been imposed long ago to avoid the current mess and chaos on many roads. Cars and motorbikes crowded Pho Quang Street in Tan Binh District on Tuesday morning last week, dragging themselves sluggishly towards the downtown area. The road, an entrance to the Tan Son Nhat Airport, is just two kilometers long and only eight meters wide. Yet there are 15 skyscrapers lining it, with tens of thousands of apartments, hotels and offices. The largest project on the street is an apartment complex with four blocks and 16 floors, hosting around 500 apartments. It has been open for about five years. There are other complexes with 8-10 floors and a hospital, so the street is always crowded. It gets hellish during rush hours. Pho Quang isn’t the only street plagued by quickly rising skyscrapers and infrastructures that can’t keep up with them. Nguyen Huu Tho, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Nguyen Thi Minh Khai and Mai Chi Tho are a few more examples. HCMC … [Read more...] about HCMC takes belated steps to sort out skyscraper mess

Marriott Bonvoy celebrates the joy of gastronomy in Vietnam with a two-month food festival Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating the timeless pleasures of good company and great gastronomy in Vietnam this May and June, with the launch of Eat Out with Marriott Bonvoy, a nationwide food festival that promises a series of rewarding dining discounts for Marriott Bonvoy members at more than 20 restaurants across the country. Running from May 1 to June 30, the two-month epicurean extravaganza will showcase the finest cuisine from Marriott’s hotels and resorts in Vietnam. Diners can take advantage of a trio of appetising promotions: Tier 1 offers diverse culinary experiences for just $32.60, tier 2 is priced at $41.30, and tier 3 is available for $50. These promotions apply to an amazing array of F&B events and delicious dishes at participating restaurants and bars. At Four Points by Sheraton Danang, The Lounge is offering its luxury high tea or garden high tea with sparkling wine and … [Read more...] about Marriott Bonvoy celebrates joy of gastronomy with 2-month food festival