Mining companies fail to perform environmental rehabilitation

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Update: September, 08/2017 – 09:00

White stone excavated from a mountain in Quỳ Hợp District, the central province of Nghệ An. The exploitation can lead to public disorder and environmental pollution. — VNA/VNS Photo Lê Bá Liễu
Viet Nam News NGHỆ AN — At the peak of the ‘mining fever’, Quỳ Hợp District in the central province Nghệ An had hundreds of sites operational. Now, due to high production costs and consumption difficulties, many mining companies have shut down—leaving behind tremendous environmental damage.

In Châu Quang, Châu Lộc, Châu Thành and Châu Hồng communes, the mountains were ravaged by mining activities. Tiếp tục đọc “Mining companies fail to perform environmental rehabilitation”

Sapa sparkles at night

Last update 16:38 | 07/09/2017

In autumn, tourists come to the mountainous district of Sapa in the northern province of Lao Cai to get enthralled by its beautiful natural landscapes, and the atmosphere of peace and tranquility and simple life of indigenous people.

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Sapa Lake at night.
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Explore the H’mong King’s Palace in Ha Giang

Last update 15:13 | 06/09/2017

The H’mong King’s Palace is considered a gem of the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, and is a popular tourist destination besides the Dong Van Stone Plateau.

Lying some 130 kilometres north of Ha Giang Town, the century-old palace is still the largest construction in the area and boasts special architecture style.

According to a tour guide who is also a woman member of the King’s family at the palace, Vuong Chinh Duc (1865 – 1947), known as the king of the H’mong or Meo ethnic minority group in the area, built the palace which cost 150,000 Indochina silver coins equivalent to VND150 billion (USD 6.61 million). Duc earned his fortune from growing and trading opium. Tiếp tục đọc “Explore the H’mong King’s Palace in Ha Giang”

Chàm Island saves threatened turtle

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Update: August, 31/2017 – 18:32

Turtle haven: Green turtle eggs are laid at nests on the beach of Chàm Island in Quảng Nam Province. It’s the first stage of the endangered turtle species conservation programme in the island. — VNS Photo Lê Xuân Ái

Viet Nam News QUẢNG NAM  — The Chàm island’s Marine Protected Area (MPA) management board started conservation of the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) by hatching 450 eggs taken from Côn Đảo Island on August 30.

Lê Xuân Ái, a researcher, told the Việt Nam News yesterday that the first generation of the endangered turtle would be released to the sea in the next two weeks. Tiếp tục đọc “Chàm Island saves threatened turtle”

Hanoi metro planners lack geological information

Last update 17:56 | 05/09/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – The lack of a database on geological conditions underground is the biggest setback for planners of the capital city’s transport system.

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The Kim Lien-Dai Co Viet Tunnel in the capital city’s Dong Da District. — VNA/VNS Photo

Taking advantage of underground space is a necessity for all growing cities. In Ha Noi, urban planners have already approved the construction of underground parking space beneath large buildings. Tiếp tục đọc “Hanoi metro planners lack geological information”

Hanoi to green-light three metro lines worth over $15 billion

Last update 12:29 | 19/07/2017
The Ministry of Transport (MoT) has submitted a number of recommendations for the Hanoi People’s Committee’s ambition to build three metro lines worth over $15 billion by 2025.

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MoT is the first specialised state management agency to give feedback on the Hanoi People’s Committee’s latest proposal regarding investment plans for the metro railway projects. Tiếp tục đọc “Hanoi to green-light three metro lines worth over $15 billion”

Vinh Long declares state of natural disasters

Last update 16:06 | 05/09/2017

The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long on Monday declared state of natural disasters level 1 (the lowest level) due to land erosion.

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Landslide on the Hau river bank has caused houses to collapse. 

Earlier, on the night of August 22 and early morning of August 23, as many as 34 households along the riverbank of Vinh River in Thanh Phuoc Ward, Binh Minh Town, were affected by land erosion. The erosion encroached upon nearly 20m of the mainland and covered a length of some 200m. Tiếp tục đọc “Vinh Long declares state of natural disasters”

Southern region landfill overflows

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Update: September, 05/2017 – 21:00

Bưng Riềng landfill is covered with unprocessed garbage creating serious pollution. – VNS Photo: Thanhnien.vn

BÀ RỊA-VŨNG TÀU – After five years of operation, the Bưng Riềng landfill in Xuyên Mộc District has started leaking wastewater and spreading foul smells in the southern province.

The landfill is overloaded with about 22sq.m of unprocessed garbage, according to a report by the Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu Province Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Some indicators of COD, BOD5 or nitrite have exceeded allowed limits by 2.8 to 13.7 times. Tiếp tục đọc “Southern region landfill overflows”

Nam Du island: Enchanting pearl in southern pole

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Last update 21:47 | 03/09/2017

 Located in southeast of Phu Quoc island, untouched Nam Du archipelago with more than 21 islands, has become an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

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Nam Du island is surrounded by lush green coconut tree rows and poetic landscapes Tiếp tục đọc “Nam Du island: Enchanting pearl in southern pole”

Theft escalates in industrial parks in southern Vietnam

Thieves have even stolen a bowl of pork bones and a chopping knife

By Tuoi Tre News

September 03,2017, 14:15 GMT+7

Theft escalates in industrial parks in southern Vietnam
Rooms rented by low-income workers and peddlers in Tan Tao Ward, Binh Tan District in Ho Chi Minh City are often ‘visited’ by thieves, even in broad daylight. Photo: Tuoi Tre
An increase in theft, muggings and robberies have worried neighborhoods around industrial parks in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces, despite law enforcers’ best efforts to reduce them.

Tan Tao Industrial Park and Pou Yuen Factory, both in the city’s Binh Tan District, are among the identified ‘hotpots.’ Tiếp tục đọc “Theft escalates in industrial parks in southern Vietnam”

“Ha Long Bay on Land” in Vietnam

Last update 08:00 | 24/07/2016

VietNamNet Bridge – Let’s discovery the following destinations in Vietnam, which are dubbed “Ha Long Bay on Land”.

Duong Coc lake, Thanh Hoa province

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It is also called Thach Minh lake, with an area of 57 hectares and a depth of up to 40 meters.

The lake is located in Mang Den valley, surrounded by Nac moutains and Trau hill. The water is clean and green, and always full around the year even in dry season.

Inside the lake, there are 3 small islands named Khang Cao, Giang Ruou, and Vit in the center, which make the shape of a triangle. The lake is the center of 3 sources of waters from the Den mountain stream, lake and the groundwater sources beneath the lake. Tiếp tục đọc ““Ha Long Bay on Land” in Vietnam”

A new dawn breaks over Ngoi Village

Last update 09:00 | 03/09/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – Disconnected from the outside world for a long time, a village in the middle of a huge reservoir is discovering the benefits of community-based tourism, Luong Thu Huong reports.

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Winding down: Sunset in Ngoi Village. VNS Photos Thai Ha

Not too long ago, Ngoi Village was living in a world of its own, quietly minding its own business, virtually unnoticed in the midst of a massive reservoir created by a hydropower project.

Accessible only by boat, its inhabitants wiled away their time fishing and farming.

That was until two months ago. Tiếp tục đọc “A new dawn breaks over Ngoi Village”

Luu Bao craft village of steamed rice pancakes and griddle-cakes

Last update 09:00 | 30/08/2017

 The Luu Bao craft village of steamed rice pancakes and griddle-cakes was founded in the late 15th century. Its traditional craft has been preserved through generations.

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Luu Bao steamed rice pancakes and griddle-cakes are highly favored in and around Hue City for their good flavor, low price, and reliable food hygiene. Tiếp tục đọc “Luu Bao craft village of steamed rice pancakes and griddle-cakes”