At present, the Central Highlands and southern region are both currently in the midst of the dry season. As a result, it is expected that conditions will likely be sunny with temperatures ranging from 28 degrees to 31 degrees centigrade in the Central Highlands and 32 degrees to 35 degrees centigrade in the southern region, including Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Cold spell poised to hit northern and central regions over Tet
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Firework displays set at many locations to welcome Lunar New Year
The capital Hanoi will hold firework displays at 30 districts as the first day of the Lunar New Years begins on January 25. The 15-minute firework displays will start from midnight. Six venues will see high-altitude fireworks including Hoan Kiem Lake (Hoan Kiem District), Lac Long Quan Flower Garden (Tay Ho District), My Dinh Stadium (Nam Tu Liem District), Thong Nhat Park (Hai Ba Trung District), Van Quan Lake (Ha Dong District), and Son Tay Citadel (Son Tay Town). 24 other locations will also have fireworks set off from lower heights in Thanh Xuan, Ba Dinh, Bac Tu Liem, Cau Giay, Thanh Tri, Hoang Mai, Gia Lam, Long Bien and other districts. In Ho Chi Minh City, two locations that will see high-altitude fireworks are Sai Gon River in District 2 and the Landmark Building in Binh Thanh District. Meanwhile, five locations with low-attitude displays include Dam Sen Park in District 11, the Park at District 9, Ben Duoc Monument in Cu Chi District, Can Gio Stadium in Can Gio District, … [Read more...] about Firework displays set at many locations to welcome Lunar New Year
HCMC’s leaders extends Tet greetings to religious dignitaries
Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan also paid Tet visits to Most Venerable Thich Thien Nhon, Chairman of the VBS Executive Council at Minh Dao Pagoda in District 3; Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, First Deputy Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) and head of the Executive Council of the VBS’s HCMC chapter at Hue Nghiem Pagoda in District 2; and Cardinal Pham Minh Man, former Archbishop of Ho Chi Minh City Archdiocese. … [Read more...] about HCMC’s leaders extends Tet greetings to religious dignitaries
Preserving and promoting values of Ha Long Bay heritage
Since being recognised by UNESCO as a World’s Natural Heritage, Ha Long Bay has always been identified as the focal point and the driving force for the tourism development of Quang Ninh province. In order to manage, conserve and sustainably promote the values of the world natural heritage, the Ha Long Bay Management Board has gradually improved the mechanisms and policies to suit practical requirements, creating positive changes in the management of services and activities. The board has also renovated and embellished methodically the projects, while protecting the Ha Long Bay’s environment. Notably, the traveling spaces and new tourism products have been expanded on Ha Long Bay, meeting diverse demand of visitors. … [Read more...] about Preserving and promoting values of Ha Long Bay heritage
Giant rats take pride of place on Saigon’s pride
"I am preparing to present products of a hi-tech flower garden. Many fruits and horticultural products of Da Lat, like strawberries, orchids and carnations will be presented here," said Le Thien Viet Hung, 40, as he arranged pots of strawberry plants. This is the sixth year that Hung has joined the team to decorate the flower street. … [Read more...] about Giant rats take pride of place on Saigon’s pride
