(Cinet) - Among 100 participating works in the competition, “Ong vua chan dat” by an author Tran Dac Hien Khanh wins the first prize in the 4th Note Competition in Mekong Delta. The Organization Board in the 4th Note Competition in Mekong Delta gave all prizes as follows: “Ong vua chan dat’ (a barefoot king) by Tran Dac Hien Khanh wins the first prize. 02 second prizes is for the works of “Nguoi phu luc lo nhan dan” by Trinh Thi Phuong and “Tinh ban o Cu Lao Dung” by Diep Ban Co (Soc Trang). 03 third prizes is for all works such as “Duong sang nuoc Phap” by Nguyen Trong Que (in Dong Thap Province), “Nhung mua mia dang” by Nguyen An Cu; “Mien yeu thuong” by Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai (Long An).The consolation prizes belong to some following works: “Giua hai mua gio” by Tu Pham Hong Hien (Ben Tre province), “Con duong xe doc mot vung que” by Nguyen Thanh Hoi (Can Tho). “Noi … [Read more...] about The 4th Note Competition in Mekong Delta submits results
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Summarizing 5 years of tourism development cooperation in HCM and Mekong Delta
(Cinet)- Ho Chi Minh city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (DCST) summarized 5 years of tourism development cooperation in the period 2006-2020 between Ho Chi Minh city tourism branch and five provincies of Mekong delta. Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that, it is scheduled from September 20-24, a mission from HCM city including DCST, Tourism Association, Business, TourismSchool, press and media will work in 5 provincies of MekongDelta. This is a chance to promote economic cooperation and development, social and tourism development between Ho Chi Minh City and other localities in the country, especially the promotion and introduction of tourism to western provinces,ect. … [Read more...] about Summarizing 5 years of tourism development cooperation in HCM and Mekong Delta
Experts seek to enhance water security in Mekong Delta
Hanoi (VNA) –Experts gathered at a workshop in Hanoi on December 14 to seek measures toenhance water resources security amid climate change and energy development inthe Mekong Delta region.According to Nguy Thi Khanh, Director of Green ID under the Vietnam Union ofScience and Technology Associations (VUSTA) - organiser of the workshop, theMekong Delta is facing numerous challenges in ensuring water resources securityand sustainable development.Climate change and rising sea water level are taking place quicker thanforecast, resulting in many extremist weather patterns that affect thelivelihoods of local residents, she said.Well-meant but misguided climate change interventions in the Mekong Delta areset to do more harm than good, and only a change in policymakers’ mindset canreverse the damage, said Nguyen Huu Thien, an independent researcher and expert,said.The change in mindset would involve a shift from forceful interventions toembracing natural cycles, he said.Thien, … [Read more...] about Experts seek to enhance water security in Mekong Delta
Dong Thap Muoi Medical Research, Conservation and Development JSC: Unique Destination in Mekong Delta
Dong Thap Muoi Medical Research and Conservation Development Joint Stock Company is headquartered in Moc Hoa District, 60 km from Tan An District. With biodiversity, especially rare medicinal plants, this place has become a unique eco-tourism area of Long An province in particular, the Mekong Delta. Precious forest Dong Thap Muoi Medical Research, Conservation and Development JSC has an area of about 1,041 hectares, including more than 800 hectares of primitive forest. This is a characteristic of the seasonal submerged ecosystem of Dong Thap Muoi with seasonal habitat change. The ecological features here are extremely diverse with primitive melaleuca leucadendron (endemic species), perfumery pasture, seasonal submerged meadows. One other remarkable features of the company is a canal system of about 4.5 km and a lake of 100 hectares, helping to form "veins" of the area. It is also an area growing organic herbal plants under GACP standard and operates Moc Hoa Tram … [Read more...] about Dong Thap Muoi Medical Research, Conservation and Development JSC: Unique Destination in Mekong Delta
BASF supports schools in Mekong Delta
BASF supports schools in Mekong DeltaYen Minh BASF representatives, local authorities and partners join the groundbreaking ceremony of the renovation project for Long Thanh 3 Primary School in Hau Giang Province - PHOTO: BASF VIETNAM Chemical company BASF said on July 28 that it had started a renovation project for a primary school located in a needy area in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang. The project, which is co-sponsored by other companies and facilitated by Saigon Children’s Charity CIO, will create new classrooms for the Long Thanh 3 Primary School in Phung Hiep District. One new classroom for 45 primary students and the two other classrooms for 25 preschoolers will be equipped with renovated hygiene facilities. BASF will also co-sponsor the renovation of the nearby kindergarten Tan Long, which is home to 60 toddlers. The school will consist of two classrooms with built-in hygiene facilities and a 200 square meter … [Read more...] about BASF supports schools in Mekong Delta