Stork Island - a popular destination in Thanh Mien district, Hai Duong province (Source: http://www.haiduong.gov.vn) Hai Duong (VNA) – Located in the southwest of Hai Duong province, Thanh Mien district is bestowed with poetic and idyllic scenery typical of the Red River Delta, along with rich history and cultural traditions, as seen in the numerous cultural and historical sites in the district. One of the most prestigious historical and cultural relics in Thanh Mien, and also in the northern province of Hai Duong, is the Dong Temple in Dong village, Thanh Tung commune, about 20km from Hai Duong city. Built in the 16th century, the temple was first restored in the 18th century. Its special wooden structure includes sculptures of dragons and pearl patterns bearing typical engravings of the Hau Le (Latter Le) Dynasty (1428-1789). Dong Temple was established to worship Nguyen Phuc and Do Uong – two famous honorable men of King Le Thanh Tong and the Phuc Mac reign in … [Read more...] about Hai Duong hopes to tap tourism potential of Thanh Mien district
Hospital and kind readers help treat ill husband and wife
A couple in Hanoi has been given medical treatment thanks to donations from Dantri readers. Tran Thi Hanh receives VND100m The local authorities of Dong Bang Village came to Hanoi Heart Hospital to call for help to the family of Tran Thi Hanh. When being diagnosed with thyroid cancer Hanh refused treatment due to a lack of money. Her husband became their pillar. He worked as a bricklayer for VND100,000 (USD4.3) a day. But the situation got worse after her husband fainted and was admitted because of a heart attack. Hanh often skips lunch, sometimes even the breakfast and askes for charity dinners to save some money. Dr Dao Xuan Dung said if Hanh's husband is not treated in time, he might die. He doesn't have health insurance so the operation will cost VND150m (USD6,400) but the family cannot afford the surgery. After their story was published, the readers have donated VND130m to Hanh's family so that her husband could be saved. Of which VND30m was donated by Nguyen Thi Hong Ha, … [Read more...] about Hospital and kind readers help treat ill husband and wife
Vietnam’s non-smoke sector enjoys a boom
Vietnam’s non-smoke sector is enjoying a boom, with a substantial increase in the number of Thai visitors buoyed by growing low-cost flights, Thai media reported. Vietnam reported foreign tourist arrivals of some 11.3 million in the first eight months of this year, with significant gains from several Asian source markets, Bangkok Post cited Vietnam’s National Administration of Tourism. An estimated 310,955 Thai people travelled to Vietnam during January-August, with a leap expected as airlines increase the frequency of flights and push new routes to the country.-VNA VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s non-smoke sector enjoys a boom
Upgraded Thaco KIA factory inaugurated
Thaco introduced the new Kia Soluto model with three versions AT Deluxe, MT Deluxe and MT at the inauguration ceremony of upgraded Thaco KIA factory on Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo Trần Tĩnh HÀ NỘI — Trường Hải Auto Corporation (Thaco) on Saturday inaugurated the upgraded Thaco KIA factory at Tam Hiệp Industrial Park in the central province of Quảng Nam’s Chu Lai Open Economic Zone. CEO of Thaco Phạm Văn Tài said after seven months of studying, designing and upgrading, the factory has been completed with supervision and technical support from engineers and experts of South Korea’s Kia Motors Corporation. The 20ha factory was upgraded in automation and digitalisation, increasing the capacity from 20,000 vehicles per year to 50,000 vehicles, with total investment of VNĐ450 billion (US$19.3 million). Tai said the factory will produce a full range of Kia passenger cars of the same … [Read more...] about Upgraded Thaco KIA factory inaugurated
Việt Nam-Germany Innovation Network debuts
BERLIN — The Việt Nam-Germany Innovation Network (VGI) was officially launched at a ceremony at the Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany on Saturday (local time). In his remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyễn Minh Vũ stressed that Germany is always one of Việt Nam’s most important partners in the European Union (EU), and Việt Nam is one of Germany’s three biggest economic partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The Vietnamese Government regards science-technology, innovation and creativity as economic growth engines, helping improve competitiveness and the international integration capacity of businesses, and spur sustainable socio-economic development, especially in the context of digitalisation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Vũ said. Vũ affirmed the Vietnamese Embassy’s support for the initiative of the VGI which is expected to serve as a forum to attract and connect … [Read more...] about Việt Nam-Germany Innovation Network debuts