The Ly Son island district in the central province
of Quang Ngai in collaboration with Viet Nam''s Labour Confederation will
construct a monument in commemoration of civilians and sailors who died
during long voyages to protect the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa
(Spratly)...
Vietnam News Agency in collaboration with the Department of Culture,
Sports and Tourism of the northern city of Hai Phong has organised the
photo exhibition "Viet Nam Seas and Islands – History, Potential and
Development".
Nearly 200 photos of Viet Nam''s sea and islands are on display at the
HCM City War Remnants Museum to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the
founding of the Viet Nam People''s Army, which falls on December 22.
More than 2,300 foreign tourists have booked
rooms at hotels and resorts this month on Con Dao Islands off the
southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau, up 35 per cent year-on-year,
according to the Con Dao District tourism authorities.
Tourists visiting the old city of Hoi An in central province of Quang
Nam rarely miss a chance to explore the Cham Islands with their
terrestrial and aquatic marine ecosystem.
With their pristine seas, the Con Dao Islands are
home to a large number of sea turtles. Every year, between April and
November, their breeding season, thousands of turtles crawl ashore to
lay eggs in the sand, providing a fascinating experience for visitors...
A summer camp for bright disadvantaged pupils in the provinces of An
Giang, Ben Tre, and Dong Thap and Can Tho City, and children of soldiers
stationed on Truong Sa Islands and DK1 marine defense platform will be
held in Da Lat from...
The history of Da Nang and its relationship with the
Hoang Sa Archipelago (Paracel Islands) will be introduced into the
curricula at secondary and high schools in the central coastal city this
year, officials have announced.
The HCM City Television (HTV) is broadcasting a new TV series featuring
the life and love of navy soldiers who were stationed in the seas and
islands of Viet Nam on February 14.
More than 2,000 young people will take part in the Spring Seas and
Islands Festival at the Youth Cultural House in HCM City on Friday as
the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday approaches.
The beauty of Viet Nam''s seas and islands is the
focus of Gian Thanh Son''s latest exhibition of photographs which will
open next week in Nicosia, Cyprus.
A programme entiled Millions of Hearts for the
Country kicked off yesterday in Ha Noi aiming to raise funds for
Vietnamese forces stationed on the nation''s coast and islands.
Viet Nam ‘s Mekong Delta has been chosen among the
10 best-value destinations for 2015 by Rough Guides, a British publisher
of travel and reference guides.
