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
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Vietnam’s Central Inspection Committee announces multiple violations of Da Nang Secretary
The Central Inspection Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam has announced several violations committed by the secretary of the central city of Da Nang, including using invalid degrees, and accepting cars and houses as gifts from local businesses.During its 17th meeting from September 13 to 16 in Hanoi, the committee reached a conclusion regarding multiple offenses of Nguyen Xuan Anh, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council in Da Nang.One of Anh’s violations was related to the declaration of illegitimate degrees.Anh studied for a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Humber College, Canada, from February 1995 to September 1998, according to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper’s findings.Records showed that the Da Nang leader enrolled in a master’s program in business administration at the United States’ California Southern University from March 2001 to September 2002.From March 2005 to December 2006, Anh … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Central Inspection Committee announces multiple violations of Da Nang Secretary
Party chief of Da Nang relieved of post, removed from powerful central committee
The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam has dismissed the Party chief of Da Nang from his post and eliminated him from the committee for violating principle, including using invalid degrees and accepting cars and houses from businesses.The committee announced on Friday that it had decided to remove Nguyen Xuan Anh as Secretary of the Da Nang Party Committee.The central committee is convening its sixth meeting in Hanoi, scheduled for October 4 to 10.Anh was to chiefly blame for the wrongdoings committed by the standing board of the Da Nang Party Committee, the central body said in the announcement.He blatantly broke the Party’s rules, breached regulations on what Party members are not allowed to do, and went against other standards set by the Party, the committee said, adding that his violations were severe and negatively affected the Party’s credibility.So Anh has been removed from his Secretary position and dismissed from the Central Party Committee, the … [Read more...] about Party chief of Da Nang relieved of post, removed from powerful central committee
Pork Summer Roll – A specialty of Da Nang
Pork Summer Roll is a specialty of Da Nang that satisfies even the most demanding gourmet. Made from common meat such as pork, this dish has gained a universal reputation in Da Nang and many other regions in Vietnam. To make the exact kind of roll, the pork chosen must have a balance between meat and fat. It is then boiled until it reaches a certain degree of softness. Boiled pork is sliced and placed onto the plate. Next, the vegetables are prepared. They include cucumbers, perillas, lettuce, green bananas and other kinds of fresh veggies. One can either choose the wrapped rolls or enjoy wrapping their own Pork Summer Roll. When making your own rolls, make sure that you eat them with the tasty sauce that can only be found in Quang Nam and Da Nang. Even though the ingredients of the sauce (chilis, garlic and pineapple) are easy to recognize, no one can ever discover the secret ingredient of the local people to make this sauce. Last but not … [Read more...] about Pork Summer Roll – A specialty of Da Nang
A taste of Japan in the heart of Da Nang
Home from home: Most of the coffee shop's clients are young Vietnamese, who come here to immerse themselves in Japanese culture, and of course sample the cultinary delights of the country.¬ VNS Photos Do Truong Sakura Friends cafe Address: 125, Hoang Hoa Tham street, Hai Chau District Tel: 0511-3752446 Hours: 7am-9am Prices: VND20,000-40,000 Comment: a peaceful, friendly space, offering a variety of traditiional Japanese dishes. Sakura Friends cafe was established a year ago by four members of the Japanese Democratic Women's Association to give disadvantaged children temporary work and to promote Japanese culture in the city. Do Truong reports.Sakura Friends cafe has long been a familiar address for admirers of Japanese culture. The coffee shop, located at 125 Hoang Hoa Tham Street in central Da Nang City was established one year ago by four members of the Japanese Democratic Women's Association, says the cafe's co-founder Takeuchi Midori. The 64-year-old … [Read more...] about A taste of Japan in the heart of Da Nang