As Da Nang City in central Vietnam eyes building a multimillion-dollar underwater tunnel beneath its major river, local experts say not so soon. As Da Nang City in central Vietnam eyes building a multimillion-dollar underwater tunnel beneath its major river, local experts say not so soon. A plan to build a tunnel under the iconic Han River in Da Nang, Vietnam's central hub, was unveiled late last year by the city's administration. The tunnel will run a total of 1,315 meters, 900 of which will be submerged beneath the Han River, connecting the city's Hai Chau District with Son Tra District. The tunnel will be wide enough to accommodate six lanes of traffic. Hai Chau is the main district of Da Nang, housing the city's administrative center, while Son Tra sits east of the Han River on the edge of the East Vietnam Sea. The project will cost Da Nang VND4,088 billion (US$182.5 million). "For an airier river" During meetings with the project's construction consultancy, Bridge and … [Read more...] about Experts debate construction of Da Nang submarine tunnel
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Marble Mounts – The ‘rockery’ masterpiece in the heart of Da Nang
VietNamNet Bridge - With many caves, temples and traditional villages, Ngu Hanh Son, or the Marble Mountains, is a fascinating stop on the journey to discover heritage sites in central Vietnam. About 8 km to the southeast of Da Nang's center, the Marble Mounts combines the beauty of nature with historical value, cultural and spiritual values. In the early 19th century, King Gia Long, the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty, passed by and named the five mountains as Ngu Hanh Son. He also named each of them according to one of the five elements of the universe: Kim Son (metal of gold), Moc Son (wood), Thuy Son (water), Hoa Son (fire), and Tho Son (earth). According to oriental philosophy, metal, wood, water, fire and earth are five elements that create the universe. Five is a very important number in oriental mentality and life. And so, the five mountains that compose Marble Mountain are filled with mystery. Caves Following a long coastal road from Danang to Hoi An, tourists will see a … [Read more...] about Marble Mounts – The ‘rockery’ masterpiece in the heart of Da Nang
20 percent of Da Nang’s civil servants are employed as talents
VietNamNet Bridge - Thanks to the first grant of VND15 million ($700), monthly allowance of VND1.5 million ($70), leasing apartments at cheap prices and the promotion opportunities, the central city of Da Nang has attracted more than 1,000 qualified civil servants over the last 15 years. The Da Nang Department of Home Affairs has said that after 15 years, the city has attracted more than 1,000 college degree or higher degree holders, including 696 women. These public servants mainly work in the social, healthcare and education fields.In addition to steady work in the city's agencies, public servants who are employed under the talent-drawing policy also enjoy preferences such as a grant of VND15 million, monthly allowances of VND1.5 million, cheap rental apartments and the opportunities for advancement. Surveys showed that 90 percent of the pubic servants of this kind meet and exceed expectation. Every five people of this subject have been appointed as deputy chiefs or higher. … [Read more...] about 20 percent of Da Nang’s civil servants are employed as talents
Promotion of Da Nang – New Zealand cooperation in education and environment
On 1 July the Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee, Tran Van Minh, met with the Ambassador of New Zealand to Vietnam, Mrs. Heather Riddell, to discuss the upcoming cooperative opportunity between New Zealand and the city. Chairman Minh agreed with the Ambassador on promoting cooperative relations regarding the environment and education between Da Nang and New Zealand. He said Da Nang, in its process of urban construction and development, had great concern for environmental pollution treatment. He referred in particular to the objective of becoming an environmental-friendly city by 2020. Da Nang, therefore, would greatly appreciate New Zealand businesses' investment in waste and water treatment in the city. He requested the New Zealand Embassy consider granting some scholarships to Da Nang officials to attend training courses in Environmental Management in New Zealand. He also asked New Zealand to assist the city in training human resources in tourism, in association with the … [Read more...] about Promotion of Da Nang – New Zealand cooperation in education and environment
U.S. Navy ships visit Da Nang City
PANO - The USS Lassen (DDG 82) and USS Blue Ridge (LCC19) conducted a port call in Da Nang City from Nov. 7-10, announced the US Embassy in Hanoi. This visit will mark the first time that two U.S. Navy ships are visiting Da Nang concurrently, with a combined crew of 1,700 officers and sailors. During their four-day visit, the crew will carry out community relations projects, engage in sports activities with students of University of Da Nang, conduct ships tours for invited guests, and visit historical and cultural sites around Da Nang City. USS Blue Ridge, Command Ship for the Commander of the United States Seventh Fleet, based in Yokosuka, Japan, was commissioned on November 14, 1970, at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, as the most sophisticated command and control platform in the Navy. With accommodations for more than 200 officers and 1200 enlisted personnel, the ship provides all the services of a small town. The USS Lassen is assigned to Destroyer Squadron 15 and is … [Read more...] about U.S. Navy ships visit Da Nang City