The Central Committee of the Vietnam Students’ Association on May 17th started the construction of the national flag tower on Tay (West) hill, Tho Chau commune on Tho Chu Island, Phu Quoc district, Kien Giang province. The groundbreaking ceremony of the national flag tower on Tho Chu Island. Photo: tuoitre.vn The 25-meter tower with 28s.q.m flag is nearly 175 meters above sea level. This nearly VND 1 billion tower is the second of its kind built by the committee after the first one on Thoi Loi mountain, Ly Son island district, Quang Ngai province. Tho Chu Island in the southwestern waters of the nation borders Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia. The building of this national flagpole is a confirmation of the national sacred sovereignty over its sea and islands. Nguyen Minh Triet, Director of the Vietnam Student Development Centre said that it is a must to construct such a national flag tower to prove that generations of Vietnamese students always turn their hearts to … [Read more...] about Work starts on national flag tower on Tho Chu Island
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Mysterious wedding of super-rich held at Sheraton Grand Danang Resort
A favourite venue for international luxury wedding events, Sheraton Grand Danang Resort is firmly marked on the destination map for Vietnamese resort tourism The wedding, organised for two super-rich Indian families, required particular security features as all information was kept secret and the media barred. The wedding was the biggest in Danang in terms of guests, with 700 people from India’s higher class staying at Sheraton Grand Danang resort, 180 people on hand to serve as the wedding’s event team and F&B team, 45 Indian artists, and the 300 resort staff serving the festivities over the three days. With flexible and thoughtful organisation, Sheraton Grand Danang Resort delivered the wedding flawlessly, while demonstrating that Danang and Vietnam as a whole are capable of pleasing any guest in the world. The three-day wedding consisted of a total of 10 main and sub parties. Parties were staged featuring impressive ideas and unique decoration, with the Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Mysterious wedding of super-rich held at Sheraton Grand Danang Resort
Sheraton Grand Danang Resort names Carl Volschenk as general manager
Carl Volschenk, new general manager of Sheraton Grand Danang Resort A veteran of the Marriott family for nearly 20 years, Volschenk brings an ideal mix of both sales and operations expertise to ensure the property continues to grow from strength to strength. Volschenk started his career with Marriott International back in 2000 in Le Meridien Dubai Complex and over the past 19 years moved across a variety of sales and marketing and operations roles. Earlier assignments include the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Complex in Dubai, the renovation of Sheraton Oman, remodelling Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien, as well as hotel manager in Le Meridien Bangkok.He joins Sheraton Grand Danang from his last position in Bangkok, where he was general manager of the Four Points by Sheraton Bangkok. Perfectly situated on the world-famous Non Nuoc Beach, Sheraton Grand Danang Resort is an expansive luxury resort offering 258 guest rooms and suites – each with a view of the … [Read more...] about Sheraton Grand Danang Resort names Carl Volschenk as general manager
Government approves Tuyen Quang-Phu Tho expressway project
The map shows the Tuyen Quang-Phu Tho Expressway (blue line). The expressway will be built after three years of delay (Photo: vnexpress.net) Hanoi (VNA) - The Government has approved the construction of an expressway connecting the northern provinces of Tuyen Quang and Phu Tho under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) format after three years of delays. The expressway with 40.2km long, including 11km of road will be built in Tuyen Quang province and the rest in Phu Tho province. It will start in Tuyen Quang province's Tuyen Quang city and end at Phu Tho province's Phu Tho township. The expressway will link with the Noi Bai-Lao Cai Expressway. The four-lane road is designed with the speed of 80kph. The project is implemented under the public-private partnership model with a total investment of more than 3.2 trillion VND (138 million USD). It is expected to meet the increasing transport demand and reduce traffic congestion on the National Highway No. 2, shorten travelling time between … [Read more...] about Government approves Tuyen Quang-Phu Tho expressway project
Điện Biên Phủ Tourism seeks to boost economy
Hundreds of artists take part in a music and dance performance during a ceremony that kicked off the national Hoa Ban Festival in Dien Bien City. — VNS Photo Doan Tung by Nguyễn Mỹ Hà Điện Biên Phủ Tourism seeks to boost economy ĐIỆN BIÊN CITY (VNS) — The signature spring festival of Điện Biên, or Hoa Ban Festival, began yesterday here in Điện Biên City with hundreds of local performers and international visitors in attendance. Named after the most beautiful flower in the region, hoa ban, or the orchid trees, the festival resembles the ethnic Thai groups in Điện Biên Province, where the Thai makes up 38 per cent, the Mông 30 per cent and the Kinh, major Viêt ethnic group, 20 per cent of the population. Thousands of local residents from 19 ethnic groups, and tourists from across the country, have come to the world-famous Điện Biên … [Read more...] about Điện Biên Phủ Tourism seeks to boost economy