As major cities of Vietnam, Hanoi and HCMC will promote tourism in the northern and central regions of the country. The six North Central provinces need to cooperate with key localities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to attract more tourists and increase revenue. Lan Chau Island in Cua Lo Town, Nghe An Province. Photos: nghean.gov.vn This is key content discussed by more than 500 delegates from various ministries, international organizations and tourism businesses at a tourism forum, with the theme “Convergence of Quintessence - Enhanced Destination Experience”, held in the central province of Nghe An early this month. Nguyen Duc Trung, Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee pointed out that the forum was an event marking an important and comprehensive turning point in the cooperation between Hanoi and HCMC with the provinces of Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh and Quang Tri, in which Nghe An played the role of a tourism … [Read more...] about Experts look for ways to bolster tourism in North Central region
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“Indochina – the wonderland” exhibition tells the story of Vietnam during French colonial period
Indochina and its mysteries under the French rule in the late 19th and early 20th centuries will be revealed through a unique black and white photo exhibition. The exhibition entitled “Indochina - the wonderland” will be held in virtual format at the website http://archives.org.vn or https://www.facebook.com/luutruquocgia1 from July 9. A tourism advertising brochure of Indochina. Photo: National Archives Center I According to the National Archives Center I, the exhibition will show the history as well as the rich natural resources of three Indochinese countries, namely Vietnam and Laos and Cambodia, through hundreds of black and white photographs taken in the late 19th century and the early 20th century. The exhibition consists of three parts: “Indochina - the land of wonders”; “Indochinese Seas - the tropical paradise” and “Indochinese Mountains - Ideal resorts”. Along with the photos, there are many reviews and comments from the French … [Read more...] about “Indochina – the wonderland” exhibition tells the story of Vietnam during French colonial period
Vietnam makes unremitting efforts to end violence against women and children
Millions of children, including those in Vietnam, are victims of physical, sexual, and emotional violence in families, schools, and the internet. The Vietnamese Government has been making unremitting efforts to end violence against women and children over the past years, paying special attention to the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on people. Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) Nguyen Thi Ha made the statement at the launching ceremony for the Blue Heart Campaign 2022 held in Hanoi on July 5. Themed “No tolerance to violence against children and women”, the campaign calls on people to take action in response to violence against children and women. Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha speaks at the launching ceremony. Photo: Nhat Anh Deputy Minister Nguyen Thi Ha said the campaign aims to end violence in the context of increasing risks with diverse forms of violence. “However, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes unremitting efforts to end violence against women and children
Deputy Minister of Transport inspects progress of Long Thanh Int’l Airport
Deputy Minister of Transport Le Anh Tuan inspects progress of construction work at Long Thanh Int’l Airport. According to ACV’s report, ground leveling with a volume of more than 12.9 million m3 of sandy soil has been completed. Engineering designs of runways, passenger terminals, parking areas along with other supporting facilities have been implemented under the directions of Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh. Long Thanh District in Dong Nai Province handed over 1,746 hectares of land and 629 hectares of land for reserve for the project, said Chairman of the People’s Committee of the district Le van Tiep. Ground levelling at the construction site The People’s Committee of Dong Nai Province has delegated the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment to complete the site clearance compensation for Hong Phat Trade and Construction Company before July 15, resettlement for the remaining affected households and hand over the entire site in July, said … [Read more...] about Deputy Minister of Transport inspects progress of Long Thanh Int’l Airport
Needy people and students in Lao Cao receive support
In particular, on July 2, the delegation handed over two gratitude houses, 15 bikes and 15 gifts to students with adversity in life of Bao Yen district, which houses 13 ethnic minority groups with over 85,000 people. Addressing the event, Senior Colonel Ngo Anh Thu, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the People’s Army Newspaper and Vice Chairman of the club, said that the gifts were small in value, but showing deep sentiments of the club’s members and participating businesses for local people. On behalf of the local people, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bao Yen district To Ngoc Lien thanked the delegation for their meaningful support which served as a source of encouragement for local disadvantaged households to rise in life. Touchingly receiving the bike, Ban Thanh Binh, an eighth grader of Tan Tien Boarding Secondary School, promised to study hard to deserve the gift. On July 3, in Bat Xat district, the delegation presented gratitude houses to two poor households in Y Ty and A … [Read more...] about Needy people and students in Lao Cao receive support
Vietnamese, Japanese communist party officials discuss ways to intensify bilateral ties
Trung conveyed congratulations from General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other leaders of the CPV to JCP Chairman Shii Kazuo, leadership and all members of the JCP on the occasion of its 100th founding anniversary (July 15). Yasuo conveyed regards from JCP Chairman Shii Kazuo to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other leaders of the CPV. He appreciated the organisation of the online conversation just before the JCP’s founding anniversary and the election of the House of Councillors on July 10. The two officials informed each other about the situation, development and foreign policies of each Party; and exchanged opinions and assessments on the world and regional situation. They also discussed and agreed on several cooperation orientations in the coming time such as resuming the exchange of delegations and meetings at all levels, increasing theoretical, experience and information exchange, and implementing agreements signed during the talks between the two parties’ senior … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Japanese communist party officials discuss ways to intensify bilateral ties