Accordingly, the bridge to replace current Cat Lai ferry is expected to not only smooth traffic flow but also connect the traffic network of the South’s triangular economic zone including Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria- Vung Tau and Dong Nai, said Mr. Tran Van Vinh. After completion and putting into operations, Cat Lai Bridge connecting Ho Chi Minh City with the provincial road No. 25C of Dong Nai and future Long Thanh International Airport will contribute reducing a high volume of vehicles and traffic congestion for the Ho Chi Minh City- Long Thanh and Dau Giay Expressway on normal days and the holidays. Pursuant to the Government Office's Notice No. 51/TB-VPCP, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue agreed to assign Dong Nai province to be the project investor and work with the Ministry of Transport and Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee over the project in accordance with the current regulations through considering the investment scale, schedule and forms. … [Read more...] about HCMC and Dong Nai province speed up construction of Cat Lai Bridge
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Dong Nai wants to take charge of Cat Lai Bridge project
Dong Nai wants to take charge of Cat Lai Bridge projectBy Le Anh Cat Lai ferry service is currently overloaded due to the rocketing demand for travel between HCMC and Dong Nai Province – PHOTO: LE ANH HCMC - The HCMC Department of Transport has proposed the municipal government let Dong Nai Province develop the Cat Lai Bridge, which will connect the province’s Nhon Trach District and HCMC’s District 2. In particular, the neighboring province has actively teamed up with the city to facilitate the VND7.2-trillion project by proposing taking charge of the project’s construction and calling for investors to join the project. According to the municipal traffic development zoning plan until 2020, with a vision from that point forward, Cat Lai Bridge, connecting the two localities, is expected to boost the development of the Nhon Trach new urban area. Earlier, the city’s government proposed the prime minister add the Cat Lai Bridge project to a … [Read more...] about Dong Nai wants to take charge of Cat Lai Bridge project
Quang Ninh: Lightning damages power line to Co To island
Co To is land in Quang Ninh province (Photo: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – Lightning has damaged the 22KV power transmission line that provides electricity for Co To island district and five communes of Van Don island district in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, disrupting electricity supply for the islands for days. The transmission line’s section in Ba Mun Island of Co To district was struck by lightning at 13:37 on June 18. Supply was resumed for the communes in Van Don district early the next day, but the Quang Ninh power company is yet to fix the line transmission to Co To. The company said the power cut will continue on the island for a couple of days, noting that difficult terrains and unfavourable weather conditions are hindering repairing work. Co To island district has been connected to the national power grid since 2013 and the power failure may affect local tourism activities. The district People’s Committee has informed local people and … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh: Lightning damages power line to Co To island
Quang Ninh’s Co To island aims to become national eco-tourism site by 2020
A view of Co To island (Source: VNA) Quang Ninh (VNA) – Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh has attracted many visitors due to its untouched beauty and perfect conditions for sea and island tourism. Located 80 kilometres from the mainland, the island district comprises Co To Lon (large Co To island), Co To Be (small Co To island) and 15 smaller islands. From Cai Rong port in Van Don district, another island district of Quang Ninh province, travellers can take high-speed boat trips that take an hour and a half to cover the distance. Co To’s attractions include turquoise sea and tranquil beaches along with tropical primeval forest eco-system that is almost in its primary conditions. Untouched and large beaches in the island are attractive with white sands and wavy water. Hong Van, Van Chay, small Co To or beaches along Thanh Lan island are among the best beaches of Co To. The island is also famous for abundant fresh and diverse seafood, along with many … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh’s Co To island aims to become national eco-tourism site by 2020
Challenges face Hạ Long Bay-Cát Bà nomination
Natural resources: Fish breeding cages in Gia Luận Bay make up nice scenery for the Cát Bà Archipelago. — VNA/VNS Photo Trọng Đạt Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam is in the final stages of preparing a dossier for re-nomination of World Heritage Site (WHS) Hạ Long Bay to include Cát Bà Archipelago for submission to the UN cultural agency UNESCO by September. If approved, the expanded heritage site would confirm the country’s prestige in natural preservation, and allow it to boost its tourism development. However, experts have warned more fierce challenges would face the region’s people and authorities in the balance between development and conservation. A Vice Chairman of the National Heritage Council, Đặng Văn Bài, said Hạ Long Bay in the northern province of Quảng Ninh with its status as a world heritage site, had brought big potential for tourism but also … [Read more...] about Challenges face Hạ Long Bay-Cát Bà nomination