Nha Trang nature reserve may be operated by private firm

Last update 17:01 | 12/06/2017

The central province of Khanh Hoa is considering allowing a local private firm to preserve and operate its Hon Mun Nature Reserve, one of the most famous tourist destinations in the province.

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Tourists in Hon Mun 

Earlier in February this year, the provincial people’s committee agreed on Hon Tam Nha Trang Sea JS Company’s proposal to manage Hon Mun Nature Reserve. The company would also provide eco-tourism tours.

The company has co-operated with Australia’s Reef Ecologic to survey the condition of the reserve. Tiếp tục đọc “Nha Trang nature reserve may be operated by private firm”

Sea festival opens in Nha Trang

vietnamnews Update: June, 11/2017 – 09:00

The 2017 Nha Trang Sea Festival opened on Saturday night in the central province of Khánh Hòa. — Photo vtv.vn

Viet Nam News KHÁNH HÒA The 2017 Nha Trang Sea Festival, themed “Extending the Circle of Friendship”, opened Saturday night in the central province of Khánh Hòa, with a wide array of artistic, cultural and sporting activities.

This year’s festival is expected to host as many as 50 art performances, exhibitions, sporting competitions and food events, the highest number of activities since its inception. The festival is expected to welcome 150,000 visitors. Tiếp tục đọc “Sea festival opens in Nha Trang”

Khanh Hoa’s Can River damaged by sand mines

Last update 09:20 | 03/06/2017

A number of companies dredging sand along the Cạn River in the central province of Khanh Hoa’s Cam Ranh City since 2015 have caused landslides and put the lives of local residents in danger.

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Illegal sand mining on rivers increases risk of landslides to riverside residental areas. 

A reporter from the  Labour newspaper witnessed trucks working at the lower reaches of the Can River, near Hiep Thanh Village, Cam Thinh Dong Commune. Tiếp tục đọc “Khanh Hoa’s Can River damaged by sand mines”

Khánh Hòa: Investors interested in solar power projects

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Update: June, 02/2017 – 18:41

Solar energy projects in Khánh Hòa Province are attracting investors’ interest. — Photo evn.com.vn
Viet Nam News KHÁNH HÒA – Investors have shown interest in the solar energy sector in the central coastal province of Khánh Hòa, with some 10 solar projects applying for investment licences in the province.

Three projects in the field have been approved, according to the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.

One is a 70ha plant in Cam Thịnh Đông Commune, Cam Ranh City, with capacity of 60MW. It is invested by the Sông Giang Hydropower SJC at a total cost of more than VNĐ2 trillion (US$88 million). Tiếp tục đọc “Khánh Hòa: Investors interested in solar power projects”

Sunny Nha Trang a new hotspot for art

Last update 00:02 | 22/05/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – For many, Nha Trang evokes images of the sea, or memories of holidays spent on the beach. Nha Trang has always been a popular destination for vacationing Vietnamese, but with air travel becoming ever cheaper and easier, international tourists are getting in on the action.

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Northern-nostalgia: Le Hiep’s Teacher’s Pagoda in Ha Tay has a magical light. 

Visitors to Nha Trang expect a relaxing time, however, a group of local artists is looking to change that. The plan is to provide a more cultural experience to sun-and-sand-seeking holidaymakers. Tiếp tục đọc “Sunny Nha Trang a new hotspot for art”

Scientists propose ‘breeding’ artificial beach in Nha Trang

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Updated : 04/14/2017 20:05 GMT + 7

Scientists at the Vietnam National Institute of Oceanography (VNIO) have concluded a two-year study on ‘breeding’ artificial beaches in coastal Nha Trang City for tourist activities.

The study, submitted this month to the Department of Science and Technology of Khanh Hoa Province in south-central Vietnam, looked at possible locations in Nha Trang where new, artificial beaches can be created, as well as preservation solutions for the city’s existing natural beaches.

According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Hong Long, a former VNIO president who led the study, the research was aided by Japanese experts with experience in the field. Tiếp tục đọc “Scientists propose ‘breeding’ artificial beach in Nha Trang”