Photo for illustration The festival was co-organized by Vietwings Hanoi Paragliding Club, Yen Bai provincial People's Committee, and the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Various activities for adventure lovers, such as paragliding, visiting book exhibitions, taking part in Khen dancing competitions, and joining community-based tours, will be held during the upcoming festival. Translated by Song Anh … [Read more...] about Yen Bai to host paragliding festival
Conference reviews preservation of Trang An complex
The conference highly appreciated the conservation and promotion work of heritage values of Ninh Binh province over the past years. Trang An scenery complex The province's achievements have contributed to developing tourism, creating opportunities to attract investment, promoting cultural exchanges, and the country, people, culture's images of Vietnam in general, and of Ninh Binh province in particular. The Ninh Binh Department of Tourism will continue promoting information dissemination on the Trang An scenery complex, raising people's awareness of preserving heritage values, as well as dealing with violations. The Trang An scenery complex was recognized by UNESCO as a Cultural and Natural World Heritage Site in 2014. Translated by Lam Anh … [Read more...] about Conference reviews preservation of Trang An complex
VN stocks tumble on international pressure
Transactions at a Vietinbank office. The bank's shares dropped 1.4 per cent on Friday, contributing to the slump of the domestic stock market. — VNA/VNS Photo Trần Việt HÀ NỘI — Vietnamese shares tumbled on Friday as investors lost patience amid rising concerns over the US-China trade war. The benchmark VN-Index on the Hồ Chí Minh Stock Exchange dropped 1.29 per cent to close at 970.03 points. The VN-Index has lost a total of 1.73 per cent in the last four trading days, breaking through its expected support of 980 points. That went against previous forecasts from securities firms before Friday’s session opened. The VN-Index was down 0.66 per cent this week. More than 168 million shares were traded on the southern bourse, worth VNĐ4.02 trillion (US$172.8 million). Large-cap stocks were the main factor that dragged the market down. The large-cap VN30-Index plunged 1.18 per cent to end at 884.48 points. In the VN30 … [Read more...] about VN stocks tumble on international pressure
Polluted Diễn Vọng River threatens Hạ Long Bay
Port 368 located on the Diễn Vọng River in the coastal province of Quảng Ninh which stores coal left from a cemetery project by INDEVCO Group. Coal discharged from the port into the river, which runs into Hạ Long Bay, has put the world heritage site at risk of getting polluted. — Photo vov.vn QUẢNG NINH – The Diễn Vọng River in Quảng Ninh Province had been severely polluted by cargo ports, reported online newspaper vov.vn. The river flows through Hoành Bồ District, Cẩm Phả City and Hạ Long City, and runs into Cửa Lục Bay and Hạ Long Bay. A major port called Port 368 is operating along the river, storing coal. The water is murky and due to oil discharged from vessels. The unloading of construction materials also causes air pollution. According to local people, since 2000 the forests had been totally destroyed and many areas along the … [Read more...] about Polluted Diễn Vọng River threatens Hạ Long Bay
Prime Minister asks Vietnam Airlines to provide better services
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc at Vietnam Airlines' celebrations to mark the 15th anniversary of its first direct flight to Russia. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất MOSCOW — Vietnam Airlines should offer safe and competitive services to Russia since traveling between Việt Nam and Russia is more important than ever now since the two nations are working to promote their comprehensive strategic partnership, particularly in trade and investment, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has said. Speaking at a ceremony held on Thursday by Vietnam Airlines to mark the 15th anniversary of its first direct service to Russia, he said with a modern fleet, high-quality services and well-trained pilots, Vietnam Airlines is a prestigious airline both in Việt Nam and globally. Speaking highly of its role as an ambassador to enhance the friendship and nudge Vietnamese people and land closer to the Eastern European country (rewrite), he … [Read more...] about Prime Minister asks Vietnam Airlines to provide better services