Prize awarded to the top teams of the cycling tournament (Photo: VNA) Binh Duong (VNA) – The Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament: Biwase Cup 2019 concluded in the southern province of Binh Duong on March 16 with the Japanese team winning the championship title. The Samyang team of the RoK and Biwase Binh Duong team of Vietnam took the second and third places, respectively. In the final stage from Ba Ria-Vung Tau to Binh Duong, Thai cyclist Jutatip Maneephan covered 110km after 2:45:31 to come first, followed by Jupha Somnet of Malaysia and Lee Joon-hee of the Republic of Korea (RoK). Meanwhile, Shoko Kashiki of Japan won the yellow jersey of the tournament with a time of 22:56:51. Hiromi Kaneko, another cyclist of Japan, came second while Tran Thi Kim Anh of Dong Thap Lottery was ranked third. Cyclist Nguyen Thi Kim Cuong of Can Tho City team won the white jersey for the best young cyclist of the tourney. The annual tournament drew … [Read more...] about Int’l women’s cycling tourney in Binh Duong wraps up
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Int’l Women’s Cycling Tourney begins in Binh Duong
Jutatip of Thailand comes first at the first stage of the tournament (Photo:sggp.org.vn) Binh Duong (VNA) – The Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament: Biwase Cup 2019 kicked off in the southern province of Binh Duong on March 8. The annual tournament has drawn the participation of 80 female cyclists in nine domestic and seven foreign teams, including two from Japan, and one each from the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia. The first stage of the tournament took place following the opening ceremony, with a length of 66 km around Binh Duong city. Thai cyclist Jutatip Maneephan won first place, followed by Jupha Somnet of Malaysia and Chaniporn Batriya from Thailand. On March 9, the cyclists will enter the 102 km second stage, starting from Dong Nai southern province to the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. The competition – co-organised by the Vietnam Cycling and Sport Motors Federation and the Binh … [Read more...] about Int’l Women’s Cycling Tourney begins in Binh Duong
Over 90 cyclists to compete in Binh Duong Int’l Women’s Cycling Tourney
Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Thi becomes yellow jersey winner of Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament: Biwase Cup 2018 - Illustrative image (Source: binhduong.gov.vn) Binh Duong (VNA) – More than 90 cyclists from Vietnam and six other nations will compete in the annual Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament: Biwase Cup 2019 which will be held from March 8-16. Speaking at a press conference on March 5, head of the organising board Ngo Van Lui said that the competition – co-organised by the Vietnam Cycling and Sport Motors Federation and the Binh Duong Water Supply Sewerage-Environment Co., Ltd., (Biwase) – will attract the participation of nine domestic and seven foreign teams, including two from Japan, and one each from the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia. This is the first time Australian cyclists have joined the tournament, Lui stated. With a total length of over 800 km, female … [Read more...] about Over 90 cyclists to compete in Binh Duong Int’l Women’s Cycling Tourney
You cannot go wrong, going to Ninh Thuan
Ninh Thuan has been in the news recently as an ideal location for generating renewable energy. It was also in the news a few years ago as the site for nuclear power plants, plans for which have since been shelved. But this south-central province is notable for many other features that sets it apart from other locations in the country. One of the driest provinces in Vietnam marks the curve on the S-shaped nation’s coastline. Given its proximity to famous tourist destinations like Nha Trang and Da Lat, Ninh Thuan is surprisingly unspoilt. This arid land does not just boast a highly picturesque coastal route, it has a topographic diversity that situates it between the desert and the sea. It also carries vestiges of the Champa Kingdom, underlining the province’s historical importance. Two provincial routes are part of Ninh Thuan’s 107km long coastal road: DT701, from Ca Na to Phan Rang; and DT702, from Phan Rang to Binh Tien. One day on each route, visiting several … [Read more...] about You cannot go wrong, going to Ninh Thuan
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/4
Mercedes-Benz Viet Nam recalls 3,624 vehicles over faulty fuse Mercedes-Benz Viet Nam is recalling 3,624 vehicles that are at risk of catching fire due to a potentially faulty fuse. According to the German car maker, the list of recalled vehicles includes C200, C250, C300, E200, GLC 250 4MATIC and GLC 300 4MATIC models, manufactured between September 2015 and February 2017. The models will be checked and installed with an additional fuse in the electrical line to the starter at an estimated time of 30 minutes per car. The recall campaign is scheduled to begin on May 14, 2018, and end on September 9, 2020. Mercedes-Benz Viet Nam is also recalling another 384 vehicles (models E200, E250 and E300) manufactured from August 2016 to April 2017 to replace the seat belts on the left and right backseats. The duration of checking and repairing is estimated at one-and-a-half hours per vehicle. This recall campaign started on April 16, 2018, and will run till December 31, 2022. JLL: Hanoi … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/4
Colourful stones enchant at Binh Thuan beach
Kaleidoscope colours: Co Thach Beach and Co Thach Pagoda (called Cave Pagoda) in the province’s Tuy Phong District attract droves of photographers who arrive in the early morning to take shots of moss-covered stones that can look turquoise, purple, red or other colours, depending on the angle of the sunlight. But only 100 kilometres away is Co Thach Beach in the province’s Tuy Phong District, an unusual coastal site lined with seaweed-covered pebbles and rocks of varying shapes and sizes. In recent years, the area has seen thousands of people, mostly photographers, coming to visit between February and April to capture images of the rocks at sunrise and sunset. When the tide recedes, the green seaweed on the stones and rocks glistens in the morning sunlight and appears blue, but at noon it takes on a yellow hue. The stunning changes in colour can also be seen at sunset. For me, Co Thach Beach and Chua Hang (Cave Pagoda) nearby are part of my childhood memories with many … [Read more...] about Colourful stones enchant at Binh Thuan beach
Untold stories of Da Lat – P7: Pioneering veggie growers
A batch of highly skilled flower and vegetable farmers who migrated from the north of Vietnam to Da Lat are credited with laying the groundwork for the city’s evolution into the country’s vegetable hub. >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P6: Cherry blossom valley >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P5: Billeting army officers’ wives >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P4: The Haunted House on Prenn Pass >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P3: Royal partition >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P2: Stone villa of Nguyen King’s concubine >> Untold stories of Da Lat – P1: Nguyen Dynasty’s trusted retainer Migrant farmers spear-headed their way through poor conditions to turn the once desolate land surrounding the Central Highlands city of Da Lat into the predecessor for today’s ‘city of thousands of flowers.’ It took over 120 years since Swiss-French physician and … [Read more...] about Untold stories of Da Lat – P7: Pioneering veggie growers
Over 1,500 tons of dragon fruits shipped to China via Lao Cai Border Gate
Dragon fruits Nguyen Quyet Chien, head of the Lao Cai International Border Gate customs office, said Anh Loc, Bao An and Tan HungThinh companies loaded the above dragon fruits onto 32 vans heading to China. The fruits were sourced from orchards in the South Central province of Binh Thuan and the Mekong Delta provinces of Soc Trang and Vinh Long. Last year, hundreds of thousands of dragon fruits were shipped to China via Lao Cai International Border Gate. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Over 1,500 tons of dragon fruits shipped to China via Lao Cai Border Gate
Over 1,500 tonnes of dragon fruits shipped to China via Lao Cai border gate
Nguyen Quyet Chien, head of the Lao Cai international border gate customs office, said Anh Loc, Bao An and Tan HungThinh companies loaded the above dragon fruits onto 32 vans heading to China. The fruits were sourced from orchards in the south central province of Binh Thuan and the Mekong Delta provinces of Soc Trang and Vinh Long. Last year, hundreds of thousands of dragon fruits were shipped to China via Lao Cai international border gate. … [Read more...] about Over 1,500 tonnes of dragon fruits shipped to China via Lao Cai border gate
Vietnam bans cars from stopping at BOT tollgates for more than 5 mins following protests
Transport authorities in Vietnam have ordered the operators of toll stations at BOT road projects to put up signs prohibiting vehicles from stopping at the stations for more than five minutes. The move comes in the wake of a series of protests at toll stations around the country that have led to serious traffic congestion. This solution aims to avoid traffic jams during the Tet holiday, and might be applied at toll stations across the country in the future, said Nguyen Van Huyen, director general of the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam. "If drivers purposely plan to pay in small notes and take more than five minutes, they will be ordered to move to the side to complete their payments and allow other drivers through," added Huyen. The signs will also act as reminders that drivers should not disrupt services at the stations. Paying toll fees in small notes is not illegal, but drivers should prepare the notes in advance. If the payment process lasts more than … [Read more...] about Vietnam bans cars from stopping at BOT tollgates for more than 5 mins following protests