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
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Charity walk invites donations for poor children in Binh Thuan
The charity walk in Phan Thiet City, central Binh Thuan province on July 19 (Photo: VNA)Binh Thuan (VNA) – Thousands people joined a charity walk in Phan Thiet City, central Binh Thuan province in the morning of July 19 to raise funds for disadvantaged children in the province.The event was organised by the National Fund for Vietnamese Children in partnership with the provincial People’s Committee and Bao Viet Life Corporation.More than 1,200 employees of the Bao Viet Life Corporation together with a large crowd of local residents walked 1.6 kilometres along Nguyen Tat Thanh and Ton Duc Thang streets to invite donations for the fund “Gan ket yeu thuong – Vui buoc den truong” (Connecting love – Joyfully walking to school).At the opening ceremony of the event, the Bao Viet Life Corporation presented bicycles and schoolbags to 50 underprivileged students with outstanding academic results as part of the firm’s scholarship programme, worth over 3 … [Read more...] about Charity walk invites donations for poor children in Binh Thuan
Racing underway at Juniors Cycling Nationals in Binh Thuan
Young men and women in the 16-18 age category will contest in 14 events at the national omnium, the multi-race event that will crown a national champion based on points earned over the week-long event, said the organizers.The opening day session saw Tran Kim Yen from An Giang Province besting the women’s 30km with Le Thi Ngoc Tran from Vinh Long Province and Dieu Thi Vuong from Binh Duong Province coming in second and third, respectively.In the men’s 40km, Nguyen Anh Khoa from Ho Chi Minh City came out in full force claiming first with Ha Kieu Tan Dai from Binh Duong Province in second and Nguyen Quoc Bao from Dong Thap Province in third. … [Read more...] about Racing underway at Juniors Cycling Nationals in Binh Thuan
Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan and Lam Dong Promote Tourism and Trade Ties
A conference entitled ‘Binh Thuan-Lam Dong-Ninh Thuan: potential and opportunity for investment, and trade and tourism exchange’ was held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and three provinces in Ho Chi Minh City on December 20, 2005. Receiving information about the potential and advantages of each province, many investors are seeking business and investment opportunities from the three localities’ co-operation. Doan Duy Khuong, Vice President of VCCI and Chairman of the conference, said that regional co-operation would help each locality develop its own advantages for socio-economic development and environmental protection. Also, regional co-operation will facilitate information and consultancy services for enterprises, thus helping them increase their advantages, competitiveness and helping localities promote their economic development. With their potential for economic development in general and tourism in particular, featured by famous … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan and Lam Dong Promote Tourism and Trade Ties
Binh Thuan Province Trying Utmost to Fully Tap Tourism Potential
A breakthrough The 1995 full solar eclipse brought 53,200 tourists to the province, 13,200 more than the previous year and including 5,300 foreign tourists. In 2004, the number of tourists had increased nearly three times to 1.5 million including 100,000 foreigners. In 2005, the number is expected at 1.7 million tourists. Since the application of the 40-hour working week and the improvement of the 198-km road from Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Thuan has become an ideal weekend time-out for the urban populace. Realising that tourism can be a driving force for the local economy, the province has concentrated on the development of infrastructure, especially along the coast. In 2000-2005, some 50 per cent of the budget was spent for this purpose. As a result, two thirds of the 192-km road along the coast from Ham Tan to Bac Binh has been upgraded, meanwhile Bac Binh - Bao Loc road will be soon completed to take tourists from Da Lat mountain resort to Hoa Thang … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan Province Trying Utmost to Fully Tap Tourism Potential
Monument of Uncle Ho and his father in Binh Dinh province
It is a meaningful event for Binh Dinh province when the monument of President Ho Chi Minh, known as Nguyen Tat Thanh in his younger days, and his father Nguyen Sinh Sac, has been completed on the occasion of the great leader’s 127th birth anniversary.Binh Dinh is one of five provinces and cities where the young Nguyen Tat Thanh left his mark. The duration he stayed in Binh Dinh was not long but it was the place that helped the young man nurture the love for his country and people and define the character of a man who later became the hero of national liberation and an eminent cultural icon: Ho Chi Minh.According to many records, Nguyen Tat Thanh followed his father, Nguyen Sinh Sac, to Binh Dinh province when he was appointed as a local magistrate in Binh Khe district. What influenced his thinking the most was when his beloved father was dismissed. At the age of 20 when he was fully aware of the country’s bleak situation, he made the momentous decision to travel to the … [Read more...] about Monument of Uncle Ho and his father in Binh Dinh province
Binh Thuan to begin work on new port
The port, to be located in Tuy Phong District's Vinh Tan Commune, will spread over 76ha and can accommodate both passenger and cargo ships weighing up to 50,000DWT.Dau Tu (Vietnam Investment Review)Ethnic minorities learn about rice growingBorder troops in the central province of Quang Binh have taught ethnic minorities living in border villages several models of wet rice farming over the last five years, helping them grow their own food.Soldiers at the Cha Lo international border gate, for instance, last year taught people in Ka Ai village in Minh Hoa District how to grow wet rice on 5ha of hilly lands. In their first harvest, Ka Ai villagers got a yield of 4 tonnes per hectare. The village has 72 Sach and May ethnic families. Nhan Dan (The People)Farmers Association sets up legal clubsThe Gia Lai Province Farmers Association has helped set up 56 "Farmers and Laws" clubs to improve farmers' legal knowledge. This year the clubs have organised 4,530 sessions to teach more than 360,000 … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan to begin work on new port
Binh Duong cycling race to attract six foreign teams
Illustrative photo The foreign competitors come from Thailand, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Japan,Indonesia, and the Philippines, announced Ngo Van Lui, Head of theevent’s organising board at a press conference on March 2.The cyclists will join the race that stretches 795 kilometres acrossDong Nai, Lam Dong, Khanh Hoa, Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Ba Ria- Vung Tauand Binh Duong provinces.Especially, they have to conquer three passes, namely Bao Loc and Prem in Lam Dong province, and Vinh Hy in Ninh Thuan province.The annual event offers a good chance for Vietnamese cyclists to improvetheir performance through competition with sturdy riders in the region.The tournament is also considered a preparation for the local ridersbefore going to the 29th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the Asianchampionships. … [Read more...] about Binh Duong cycling race to attract six foreign teams
Ailing poor man in Binh Thuan needs help
Widower Nguyen Chien Tuyen in the southern province of Binh Thuan was diagnosed with meningitis, which left him hospitalised for months, making it extremely hard for him to care for his three children.Chien’s wife died two years ago due to metrorrhagia after giving birth, leaving three children behind. Among those, the youngest was three days old. Nguyen Chien Tuyen at the HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases In early March this year, he had signals of tiredness and headache. After many days of high fever, he was taken to hospital for medical check-up and doctors said that he suffered from meningitis. Since then, he has been staying at HCM City Hospital for Tropical Diseases.For many months bed-ridden and suffering from allergies has left him with skin infection with many sores on his body.Now, his condition has improved. He does not have to use machines for breathing and his skin problems have been controlled. He will have to continue using meningitis medicines which … [Read more...] about Ailing poor man in Binh Thuan needs help
Binh Thuan has overdue residential areas
The south-central province of Binh Thuan said that work on more than half of nine residential areas covering a total of 58ha has not begun. The projects have neither been invested, built nor even used. The province attributed the delays to ineffective land clearance and inadequate land compensation. Tuoi Tre (Youth) HCM City at high risk of noise and pollution HCM City's Department of Natural Resources and Environment reports that noise and environmental pollution is becoming a major problem, particularly air quality. The department said all noise and air samples had exceeded permitted standards, which have affected the health of localities, especially children. Transportation activities were cited as the main cause of the pollution. Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Sai Gon) Tien Giang to expand fruit crops The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tien Giang's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said it had invested VND760 million (US$36,000) … [Read more...] about Binh Thuan has overdue residential areas