The Hanoitimes - Vinh gained a convincing win with the set of images titled “The dance on the sea” describing a fisherman tossing his net to fish in Phu Yen province. Quang Phu Cau in Vietnam among world’s best travel photography of 2019 The 8th National Tourism Art Photography Contest themed “I Love Vietnam” launched Vietnamese photographer Le Van Vinh has become the winner of The Nature Conservancy’s 2019 Photo Contest in the category of people in nature with the jaw-dropping shot of a fisherman in Hon Yen, Phu Yen province, Vietnam. The winner photo shot by of fisherman in Hon Yen, Phu Yen was taken by Vietnamese photographer Le Van Vinh. Vinh gained a convincing win with the set of images titled “The dance on the sea” describing a fisherman tossing his net to fish in Phu Yen province. This is not the first time Vinh won at an international photo contest, he was also awarded the first prize at AGORA Images … [Read more...] about Vietnam photographer wins world prestigious nature photo contest
Hanoi overcomes consequences of blaze at bulb factory
The Hanoitimes - Army and civilian personnel have been deployed to decontaminate the areas surrounding Hanoi`s burned-down bulb factory since September 12. Environment outside Hanoi's burned-down factory deemed safe: Minister Polluting bulb factory will be moved out of Hanoi’s downtown Hanoi’s mayor requests removal of mercury-stored bulb factory Hanoi’s burned-down bulb factory leaks up to 27 kilos of mercury Chemical Army plans to detoxify burned-down bulb factory in Hanoi Hanoi’s authority has been working on the remediation of the August 28 fire aftermath at Rang Dong Light Source and Vacuum Flask Joint Stock Company (Rang Dong JSC)’s warehouse, according to local media. Army and civilian personnel have been deployed to decontaminate the areas surrounding the warehouse since September 12. Efforts to collect and remove debris Talking to Kinh te & Do thi newspaper, Senior Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Bong, head of the Rescue … [Read more...] about Hanoi overcomes consequences of blaze at bulb factory
About 20,000 people evacuated in Thailand due to flooding
Illustrative image (Photo: AFP) Bangkok (VNA) – Floods forced about 20,000 people in the northeastern region of Thailand to evacuate while heavy rains are forecast to continue in the coming days. The Thai Meteorological Department said Ubon Ratchathani is the hardest-hit and will face heavy rains this week due to tropical low depression on September 19, which will affect provinces along Mekong River, then move to the provinces of Chanthaburi, Trat, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Ranong and Chumphon. Evacuators have been informed that it may take them over three weeks to return home. Director of the Office of National Water Resources Management Somkiat Prajamwong told reporters that flood prevention agencies need to spend 20 days flushing out 2.1 billion cb.m of water into the Mekong River. The Thai government and individuals have raised 595 million baht (19.5 million USD) in support of victims in Ubon Ratchathani. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the … [Read more...] about About 20,000 people evacuated in Thailand due to flooding
Campaign launched to seek funding for SOS Children’s Villages
Children at SOS Children’s Villages Vietnam in Go Vap district dance during the launching ceremony of the fundraising campaign Lo Dung Tinh Thuong (Love-Filled Jar) in HCM City on September 13. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) - SOS Children’s Villages Vietnam has launched a campaign called ‘Lo Dung Tinh Thuong' (Love-Filled Jar) to raise funds for more than 3,000 children at its 17 villages throughout the country. The campaign aims to call for long-term sponsorship for 238 families who have been bringing up over 3,000 underprivileged children at 17 SOS villages in 17 provinces and cities nationwide. Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha said at the launching ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City that the campaign was expected to attract many sponsors. “Even 10,000 VND donations could be small amount of money for many people, but it would help change the life and future … [Read more...] about Campaign launched to seek funding for SOS Children’s Villages
Top official warns of criminal threats
General Tô Lâm, Minister of Public Security, takes photo with other participants of the 38th ASEAN Chiefs of Police Conference held in Hà Nội on Wednesday. — VNA/VNS Photo Doãn Tấn HÀ NỘI — A senior government official has revealed the ASEAN region is facing many challenges, especially in security and social order. Minister of Public Security, General Tô Lâm was speaking at the opening ceremony of the 39th ASEAN Chiefs of National Police (ASEANPOL) held in Hà Nội on Wednesday. He listed a number of serious crimes that threaten the safety of the region, including terrorism, cyber-attacks, adding that dealing with transnational criminals is complicated and unpredictable. General Lâm said as the world enters the Fourth Industrial Revolution, safety is paramount, as criminals go ‘high-tech’. “In such circumstance, the role of law enforcement agencies of ASEAN including the Police … [Read more...] about Top official warns of criminal threats