Director of Danang City’s International Health Quarantine Centre announced on April 6 that aedes aegypti mosquito that can transmits the Zika virus had been found at Danang International Airport. Aedes aegypti mosquito Human resources, equipment as well as chemicals have been already prepared when the first two cases of Zika virus were confirmed in Vietnam. "We are building a disease prevention plan following directives set out by the Ministry of Health. The Central Airport Authority has also established a disease prevention committee. Co-operation plans between agencies are being completed to deal with suspected cases as quickly as possible," said Pham Truc Lam, director of the city's International Health Quarantine Centre. He went on to say that chemicals would be sprayed to kill mosquitoes at the airport. "The pesticides will be sprayed at both international and domestic terminals," he said. Two cases of the Zika Virus have been confirmed in Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Zika mosquito found at Danang Airport
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International conference on Vetiver grass opens in Danang
The sixth international conference on Vetiver grass with the theme “Vetiver System: Empowering Sustainable Development” opened on May 6 in central Danang City. Vetiver grass is a naturally-occurring tropical plant. In Thailand, vetiver grass can be found growing in a wide range of areas in various soil conditions. If planted along contours across a slope, a clump above the ground will produce tillers, forming a green hedge. The grass is then able to trap crop residue and silt eroded by runoff, naturally forming an earth embankment. Growing vetiver grass can strengthen and sustain farming systems in high rainfall areas and can be applied in other areas for preservation and conservation of land and water resources, such as along the banks of the irrigation canals, reservoirs or ponds along road shoulders, bridge approaches and in forests. The conference, first held in 1996 in Thailand, presents opportunities for participants to talk about the utility of … [Read more...] about International conference on Vetiver grass opens in Danang
Rubbish swamps Danang beach
Nearly 100 tonnes of rubbish have been washed up onto the beach at Danang City while the waste disposal company said they had too few staff to deal with the pollution.Locals living along Nguyen Tat Thanh Street in Xuan Ha Ward said rubbish had been washed onto the 1km-long section of the beach in the past month. No one dares to swim at the beach and many tourists have left after the seeing the state of the beach. The majority of the rubbish is driftwood, nylon bags and plastic bottles. A local said, "The beach was bombarded with rubbish for a whole month and yet no one has taken care of it. This beach used to attract many tourists but it has been deserted."Rubbish also causes difficulties for fishing and blocked sewers.Tran Van Tien, vice director of Danang Urban Environment Company, said they did not have enough personnel and funds to clean the beach. Tien is asking for directives from the management boards of Son Tra Peninsula and Danang beaches.According to the management boards, … [Read more...] about Rubbish swamps Danang beach
Danang Chamber Music Concert set to start next Tuesday
Danang Chamber Music Concert set to start next Tuesday Bao Uyen A chamber music concert featuring masterpieces by W.A. Mozart, Schubert, and Brahms will take place in the central coastal city of Danang on August 15. The concert “Danang Chamber Music 2017” is expected to have the presence of many famous international artists such as pianist Antonia Köster and violinist Sindri Lederer from Germany, viola artist Andrea Burger and German cellist Philip Graham. The concert, which is scheduled to take place from 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. at Nguyen Hien Dinh Opera House, is expected to help enriching cultural and entertainment activities to serve local residents and tourists in the central city. Audiences can contact the Danang Center of Events and Festivals at 78 Le Duan Street, Danang City to get free tickets to the show. The opera house is located at 155 Phan Chau Trinh Street, Hai Chau District in the central city. … [Read more...] about Danang Chamber Music Concert set to start next Tuesday
Roky Lai pours fund into IT infrastructure in Danang
Roky Lai pours fund into IT infrastructure in DanangBy Thanh Hai - The Saigon Times DailyBoth sides’ representatives declined to reveal specific capital figures but stressed that this was the biggest IT project in the city in particular and in the central region in general.Accordingly, the Texas-based group will hire 131 hectares in Hoa Vang District for 50 years and build the area into a green, hi-tech and environment-friendly park as per the provincial authority’s requirement.Van Huu Chien, chairman of Danang City, told the Daily that the investor would enjoy preferential land rents and stable technical infrastructures in terms of power, water and telecommunications services offered by the city.Rocky Lai pledged to pay the rent for the whole project term within 90 days upon its receipt of the investment certificate. As for the investment progress, the scheme will be conducted in two phases. The first phase covering 60 hectares is planned to be finished within 2012-2013, … [Read more...] about Roky Lai pours fund into IT infrastructure in Danang
InterContinental Danang wins “World’s Leading Luxury Resort” award
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula resort has been honoured by the World Travel Awards (WTA) as the World’s Leading Luxury Resort.Winning the prestigious award for the fourth consecutive year, at a ceremony held in Phu Quoc on December 10, the resort also set a new world record.Alongside the grand award, the resort also won three additional accolades for its La Maison 1888, for being the World’s Leading Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant 2017 and its HARNN Heritage Spa for being voted as Asia’s Best Resort Spa 2017 and Viet Nam’s Best Resort Spa 2017.“This is a huge recognition for our team, and together with our owners at Sun Group and as part of the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), we remain dedicated to delivering the highest levels of excellence in service and towards creating unforgettable memories for guests who choose our resort as their preferred residence,” said Juan Losada, the resort’s General Manager.The annual award is heralded as … [Read more...] about InterContinental Danang wins “World’s Leading Luxury Resort” award
Autumn Meeting held in Danang
Autumn Meeting held in Danang “The Autumn Meeting 2017”, an annual international film get-together, is taking place in the central resort of Danang from now until December 5, reports Sai Gon Giai Phong newspaper. More than 100 local and international filmmakers from South Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Denmark, Brazil and France, among others, are showing up at the fifth annual event. This is a rare opportunity for local filmmakers to meet up and share experiences with colleagues from different parts of the world. The event also includes numerous activities such as film screenings, workshops and talks. During the event, an actor training program for young people will be conducted by Vietnamese French director Tran Anh Hung, South Korean actress Lydia Park, movie star Moon Sori, director Yim Soon Rye and Vietnamese French actress Tran Nu Yen Khe. … [Read more...] about Autumn Meeting held in Danang
PM issues warning against Danang chairman
PM issues warning against Danang chairman HCMC – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued a warning against Danang City chairman Huynh Duc Tho due to the Party’s discipline against him, said local news reports. Tho, who also serves as deputy secretary of the Danang City Party Committee, was held accountable for violations and shortcomings in land management and urban order, according to the Party Central Committee’s Inspection Commission. Besides, he failed to propose the municipal Party Committee approve officials for vacant positions in the city administration in line with the prevailing regulations. Earlier, Nguyen Xuan Anh was removed from the post of secretary of the Danang City Party Committee given his dishonesty, his declaration and use of educational degrees not in line with regulations, and his violation of the Party norms. Besides, Anh failed to set a good example in his capacity as senior Party member, as he used a car and two houses from local … [Read more...] about PM issues warning against Danang chairman
Discovering Luong Stream in Danang City
Discovering Luong Stream in Danang CityVan Thy Hoang Once visiting the central city of Danang, nature enthusiasts should not miss a chance to discover Luong Stream - an attractive tourist destination known for its peaceful atmosphere and wonderful natural landscapes. From a path leading to Hai Van Pass, tourists can turn left for about three kilometers to get to the stream flowing through Hoa Hiep Bac Ward, Lien Chieu District in Danang City. The road leading to the stream is filled with rugged stone steps along both sides of the path with different shapes that should remind tourists of some familiar items such as a crouch or a stone grinder. The primeval forest in the beautiful stream also preserves many types of rare medicinal herbs. … [Read more...] about Discovering Luong Stream in Danang City
Grand Mercure Danang joins charitable week
Grand Mercure Danang joins charitable weekHoang Phong The Grand Mercure Danang Hotel is participating in the Solidarity Week organized by AccorHotels from now till December 8 to raise funds for Smile Group, a non-governmental organization with a mission to help HIV/AIDS affected children in Vietnam. There is a charity box placed at the lobby of the hotel to call for contributions by benefactors where individuals can make donations in kind and in cash. Notably, the hotel is organizing a charity bazaar selling used soaps from the hotel that have been recycled into new soap bars to raise moneys to fund underprivileged children of Smile Group. Since 2009, Smile Group has been the official partner of AccorHotels Asia-Pacific. The organization is seeking to provide financial, educational, social, medical and psychological support for less fortunate kids. Located in the heart of Danang city, the five-star hotel managed by AccorHotels is just within ten minutes’ drive from … [Read more...] about Grand Mercure Danang joins charitable week